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I fell asleep asleep in a chair. woke up an hour or two later with a numb arm and hand that won't go away. it's been about one hour and has yet to diminish. i'm also experiencing painful swelling in front of my left ear, which i noticed before sleep.
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Get medical checkup: Your symptoms of numbness may be related to pressure on the Arm nerves from an awkward lying position. They are expected to resolve by themselves..., so do nothing for one week. If the symptoms persist, then you should get a medical check up from your PCP.
Answered 6/2/2021
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