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When i lay down my arm gets a burning pain and my fingers go numb, doesn't matter how i lay my arm,getting up stops it.what could be the problem?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Compression: neuritis or early carpal tunnel syndrome. See you neurologist and orthopedic physician. Get nerve conduction studies. Therapy is dependent on the outcome of your testing.

Answered 5/23/2017

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A member asked:

When i lay down my arm gets a burning pain and my fingers go numb, doesn't matter how i lay my arm,getting up stops it.what could be the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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