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Numb Fingers, Unable To Move Fist After Waking From Sleep. Suggestions?
I fell asleep in a chair last night and when I woke up my head was resting on the back of my left arm. I do not have pain just paralysis. The back of my hand is numb and I can't make a fist, move my wrist or fingers.
if you are familiar with this old fashioed term, it feels my fingers are drawing. What do you think I should do Dr.?
if you are familiar with this old fashioed term, it feels my fingers are drawing. What do you think I should do Dr.?
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that due to having long time pressure on your head and arm there might be some pressure on nerves and some vascular obstruction might cause temporary this condition.
Nothing to worry, do active movement at arms and head will give you good circulation and release of pressure on nerves and after some time you will be alright.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that due to having long time pressure on your head and arm there might be some pressure on nerves and some vascular obstruction might cause temporary this condition.
Nothing to worry, do active movement at arms and head will give you good circulation and release of pressure on nerves and after some time you will be alright.
Ok and take care.
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