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I woke up in the middle of the night and my right hand was limp? what could cause this? no feeling. i sleep on couch

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Dr. Stephen Gold answered

Squashed nerves: Most likely, you fell asleep in a position in which you had prolonged pressure on the sensory and motor nerves of the arm. This would provide temporary numbness and weakness. I presume that things returned to normal after a while. If not, you should follow up with a physician.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up in the middle of the night and my right hand was limp? what could cause this? no feeling. i sleep on couch

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Gold answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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