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Why are my arms numb when i wake up in the morning even though the feeling comes back quickly?
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Compression: Most likely you are describing some type of nerve compression while you are sleeping. Changing slightly the postion you sleep in may help, however this is typically a self limiting problem.
Answered 10/14/2019
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