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My left arm began "going to sleep" during my sleep about a year ago. this now is severe numbness waking me from a sound sleep 5 times a night. why?
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It likley has : Something to do with awkward positioning while you are asleep. If the hand is the worst wrist splints may help. If it is higher hard to "police" yourself, as you are asleep!
Answered 10/4/2016
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