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When i wake up in the morning my whole arm would be numb. is it my nerves?

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Probably compression: Of a nerve while you were asleep caused your symptoms. Imagine sitting with your legs crossed for a long time and having your foot or leg fall asleep. This happens occasionally in people who are sleeping and lay on one part of their hand or arm.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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