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What Causes Numbness In Arms During Sleep?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: for several months now i have been waking up at night with one or both arms a sleep. can you explain. i move arms around and blood gets moving and numbness goes away.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Possible transitory ulnar neuritis... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The problems you are facing are related to pressure on ulnar nerve when you are asleep (arm parasthesia). Gradually, after waking up, it will be settled within minutes. It is called transitory neuritis of ulnar nerve due to pressure when falling asleep. Keep on monitoring blood pressure and take your medications as prescribed by your doctor. Hope it was of help! Let me know if you have further queries! Dr.Benard
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What Causes Numbness In Arms During Sleep?

Brief Answer: Possible transitory ulnar neuritis... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The problems you are facing are related to pressure on ulnar nerve when you are asleep (arm parasthesia). Gradually, after waking up, it will be settled within minutes. It is called transitory neuritis of ulnar nerve due to pressure when falling asleep. Keep on monitoring blood pressure and take your medications as prescribed by your doctor. Hope it was of help! Let me know if you have further queries! Dr.Benard