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If i nap it feels like blood doesn't go in my arms as it should.even hurts sometimes.happens if i lie on stomach or back, with arms on stomach . why?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

POOR CIRCULATION: It happens sometimes when you have a habit of pressing your arms under your stomach which impedes the circulation, your arm becomes painful and numb. Sx are gone in a few minutes.

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

If i nap it feels like blood doesn't go in my arms as it should.even hurts sometimes.happens if i lie on stomach or back, with arms on stomach . why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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