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Why does my right arm and hand get numb even when im not doing anything.?
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Numbness arm & hand: What you're experiencing indicates a nerve problem arising from compression or impingment arising either in your armpit or up in the neck. Consult a neurologist.
Answered 11/27/2012
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Pinched nerve: Based on your symptoms this most likley a condition called a cervical radiculopathy. This is a pinched nerve in the neck that can cause numbness, tingling or both in the arm. Initial treatment can include physical therapy and oral cortizone (hydrocortisone).
Answered 7/26/2016
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