A member asked:

I sleep on my arms a lot when i sleep, my arms tingling they hurt & numbness i'm really worried. should i go to the er. i need answer i'm scared!

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Likely benign: Do not go to er, un-necessary and expensive. See your primary doctor, as you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, or perhaps a nerve pinched at the elbow. These problems are minor and can easily be treated.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2013

5.1k views

Thank

Show 1 more comment

Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Sleep differently: You figured out the cause. Now put your arms elsewhere.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

5.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I sleep on my arms a lot when i sleep, my arms tingling they hurt & numbness i'm really worried. should i go to the er. i need answer i'm scared!

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

When i sleep my chest and arms get numb and tingling. I have trouble breathing and notice stop breathing for a few seconds.What can it be?

A member asked:

Why did my hands and four arm start going numb and tingling like they fell asleep the feeling stayed constant for around 2 hours. I recently snorted meth around 4 or 5 hour prior to my hands a four arms feeling like they went to sleep?

A member asked:

I've been waking up everynight, several times with both my arms and hands in pain, numb and tingling! I sleep on my back it only subsides when I stan?

A member asked:

Why are my arms/hands numb, tingling painful when i wake up? Lasts for hours. Even happens if i sleep in recliner. My sle or mechanical?

A member asked:

What could cause a tingling sensation in my left arm, hot feeling in the palm, feeling pinky, next finger and thumb are asleep, facial numbness feeling?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Tingling and numbness in one arm and side of the face. Is it from sleeping wrong position?

Woke up in middle of night with numbness & tingling in left arm & panic attack. Haven't been able to sleep much (4 hrs). Also, have difficulty swallowing at night at times, gagging at times & feel disoriented. ?

I have numbness, tingling and pain in my face, feet and arms. My feet fall asleep several times a day. My eeg, emg, brain and cs MRI were negative. Why did my nerve tests show normal?

I have very red palms, numbness&tingling in fingers & toes with sharp pains shooting up arms & legs. My hands fall asleep& I have to shake them.

39 year old male - right arm - pain, tingling, numbness and falling asleep when arm is bent. what could this be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?