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I slept on my hand. it's been days & it's still asleep/numb. it feels more weak than numb. i'm left-handed. i can't write, do makeup/hair. i can make a fist. but my wrist goes limp if i try picking something up. no pain. just weak & slightly numb?

Q: i slept on my hand. it's been days & it's still asleep/numb. it feels more weak than numb. i'm left-handed. i can't write, do makeup/hair. i can make a fist. but my wrist goes limp if i try picking something up. no pain. just weak & slightly numb?

: You need to see a doc/ neurologist -now

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You need to see a doc/ neurologist -now

Answered 3/6/2023

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A member asked:

I slept on my hand. it's been days & it's still asleep/numb. it feels more weak than numb. i'm left-handed. i can't write, do makeup/hair. i can make a fist. but my wrist goes limp if i try picking something up. no pain. just weak & slightly numb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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