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I fell asleep on my pinky finger weird last night and now it has been numb for a good 4 hours. what could be wrong?
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Those darn fingers: Sound like you have insulted the nerve that supplies sensation to the finger. How is the motion? Pressure, stretching or comprimised blood flow can either temporarily or permantly affect the nerve. You might want to see a hand specialist.
Answered 6/4/2013
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