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Didn't sleep until around 5a.m. and now i feel super achy in my arms ..legs..and wrist. why?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

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Sleep deprivation: Sleep deprivation leads to higher pain levels. Also you probably didn't give your muscles much of a chance to rest and recover from the previous day.

Answered 5/14/2013

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A member asked:

Didn't sleep until around 5a.m. and now i feel super achy in my arms ..legs..and wrist. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

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