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There was numbness, like when a foot falls asleep, but painless, in the right side of my brain. it then went to a small part of my arm; i was just sitting there. 10-15 sec later, it ended as i lightly tapped on my brain.it hasnt occurred for 2 days.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? Pinched nerve: Doesn't look like a serious problem, if it rescuers often or more pronounced, see your doctor for assessment, best wishes

Answered 8/21/2019

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A member asked:

There was numbness, like when a foot falls asleep, but painless, in the right side of my brain. it then went to a small part of my arm; i was just sitting there. 10-15 sec later, it ended as i lightly tapped on my brain.it hasnt occurred for 2 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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