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Why do my fingers get number when i lay down.

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Numbness: Finger numbness can be from nerve entrapment in the wrists or can be a medication side effect, mention it to your treating physician, you may need to undergo some tests first.

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

Why do my fingers get number when i lay down.

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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