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Why do my fingers fall asleep sometimes, especially at night? is it because of bad circulation?
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No: It's because you're compressing a nerve - it has nothing to do with circulation. Your hands have a dual and rich vascular supply and are relatively immune to atherosclerosis.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Probably cts: Probably carpal tunnel synd. Does pain wake you at night?
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