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I slept on my arm funny and now it feels like it's asleep, but it's been several hours and i cant straighten my wrist. what are your thoughts?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Temporary palsy. : Hopefully this is simply a temporary palsy, or compressive neuropathy, which can last the day. If you feel this symptom lasts through to tomorrow, then get to your doctor.

Answered 2/12/2017

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A member asked:

I slept on my arm funny and now it feels like it's asleep, but it's been several hours and i cant straighten my wrist. what are your thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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