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I woke up with a tightness in my chest and my right arm numb tingling feeling in my fingers.. ?

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Dr. Steven Giannotta answered

Temporary?: Likely a compression of your brachial plexus nerves from your position while sleeping. If it persists you should see a neurologist.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2015

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A member asked:

I woke up with a tightness in my chest and my right arm numb tingling feeling in my fingers.. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Giannotta answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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