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A member asked:
My right arm hurt i was wearing a gown it rolled up while i was sleep & cut off my circulation in my arm help pls what can i do to make my arm better?
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Relax your arm: Just remove the nightgown and straighten the arm. The blood will flow and your arm should feel better in a few minutes. Shake your arm out gently also
Answered 4/7/2016
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