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Is it normal to lose feeling in your arms and hands ? it wakes me up about 2-4 times at night when i'm asleep should i be concerned ? i'm 23
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Nerve pressure: When we sleep, we oftentimes put pressure on our nerves by lying on top of them or folding our arms or legs a certain way. When this happens, we experience a temporary numbness or paresthesia which resolves quickly. There are other causes of numbness that should be evaluated by a physician. Therefore, the best plan is to get a physical and discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 6/28/2018
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