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When i lay or sleep on my left side my right arm falls asleep. theres nothing on it so im unclear why it would happen. what could be the cause?

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Arm numb: If this persists I would see my PCP. It may be due to either a nerve getting pinched in your neck or pressure on the large group of nerve that go to your arm and lie just in front of the shoulder.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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