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My friend woke up with pins and needles in his thumb that lasted almost the whole day. what would cause that?

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Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

Nerve : It's likely that one of the nerves in the thumb or wrist was pinched during sleep. If it happens again should see a doctor.

Dr Gonzalez fernandez agreed

Answered 9/2/2015

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A member asked:

My friend woke up with pins and needles in his thumb that lasted almost the whole day. what would cause that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

Dr Gonzalez fernandez agreed

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