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When i lay down to sleep my arms start throbbing/tingling with pain. it takes hours to go to sleep. they don't hurt any other time. what is this?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Carpal Tunnel : Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness and night pain are the most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. It can increase with progressive pregnancies. http://www.centraljerseyhand.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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