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Numbness In Arms During Sleep, Causing Redness On Back Of Arms

Hi, the past 4 years the backs of my arms have gone red and feel cold to the touch. The Dr says it s due to poor circulation and then didn t give me any further information. I have since noticed that my arms go numb and tingly whilst sleeping on them at night. (I generally sleep on my sides otherwise my back gets stiff) which wakes me and I have to turn over. Can you please give me some advice as it s progressively getting worse. I m 44, 153cm tall and have no medical conditions, I go to the gym 3 hours a week and I m always on the go...I have 2 very young girls. I am very slightly overweight and eat a balanced diet . Please help as it s also embarrassing. Thank you.
posted on Sun, 10 Apr 2011
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hi
welcome to health care magic,
it is due to poor circulation.take diet especially in hemoglobin levels
1 eat 6-7 dates daily
2 take 50 grams of jaggary daily

3 beetroot
4 carrots
5 palak
6 water melon
continue diet for 6 months
it will improve your hemoglobin levels

take care
Pulmonologist,  Dr. Mohan Kumar Thekkinkattil's  Response
Dear Friend,
You need to do a consultation with a sleep specialist ,do a sleep study and see whether you have your cervical spine pressing on your neves of the hand (a orthopedic guy will tell you that)
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Numbness In Arms During Sleep, Causing Redness On Back Of Arms

hi welcome to health care magic, it is due to poor circulation.take diet especially in hemoglobin levels 1 eat 6-7 dates daily 2 take 50 grams of jaggary daily 3 beetroot 4 carrots 5 palak 6 water melon continue diet for 6 months it will improve your hemoglobin levels take care