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When sleeping on my right side i have numbness on my left side. this includes numbness in chest, under armpit and in shoulder. and numbness in left hand as well. no pain/numbness when in an upright position. this happens every night. ?

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Dr. Julie Bolton answered

Nerve compression: This sounds like a positional problem causing compression of a nerve root or blood vessel, often from a bone in the neck or muscle tissue. This would be best evaluated in person, but in the meantime try to sleep on your back or the other size- if that's not possible, a change in pillow may help.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 7/29/2020

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A member asked:

When sleeping on my right side i have numbness on my left side. this includes numbness in chest, under armpit and in shoulder. and numbness in left hand as well. no pain/numbness when in an upright position. this happens every night. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julie Bolton answered

Dr Singh agreed

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