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I am a healthy and fit 48 yof with arm numbness while i sleep. if i sleep on right side my left arm will go numb and visa versa. should i worry?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No, if these are the: Only symptoms and that is the only time it happens.

Answered 10/17/2017

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

See your doc: Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome are frequent causes and easy to treat.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 10/17/2017

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