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I am experiencing my right arm tingles like falling asleep on a bend position what can it be ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tingling: At your age likely some type of nerve irritation at neck, arm. Perhaps electrolyte or diabstes

Answered 12/8/2017

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