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My arm fell asleep and won't wake up. panicking?
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Should reverse: Very common to have numbness when a position results in compression of a nerve, such as leaning on an elbow or crossing one leg over the other. Most often, this reverses after a few minutes. Persistent numbness of an arm over several days may suggest a bit more advanced nerve compression, and best to seek medical attention and treatment.
Answered 6/27/2019
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