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I woke up with a numb bottom part of my ear and lobe on my right side. no other area on my head or face is numb. i slept in a weird position.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This may be: temporary. If your sleep position either compromised circulation or nerve energetics to that portion of the ear- that might be the cause.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up with a numb bottom part of my ear and lobe on my right side. no other area on my head or face is numb. i slept in a weird position.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano agreed

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