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Why does my arm always fall asleep? like to the point where i can't move it at all
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Carpal tunnel?: It could be from carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, or a blood flow issue. If you see your doc he or she should be able to figure it out for you.
Answered 12/19/2012
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