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What Causes Pain In Arms During Sleeping?
Hi, My left arm has been aching for the past week or so. The pain also extends to a point in my back. I can function normally, work, drive, but when I m relaxing, here comes the pain. Only when I m relaxing!!!! Especially when I am sleeping.. what could it be??
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Pressure on your hands from your sleeping posture is a likely cause of waking up with numb hands.
It can happen when you sleep on your arm or hand or in a position that puts pressure on a nerve.
The temporary lack of blood flow can cause numbness or pins and needles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Pressure on your hands from your sleeping posture is a likely cause of waking up with numb hands.
It can happen when you sleep on your arm or hand or in a position that puts pressure on a nerve.
The temporary lack of blood flow can cause numbness or pins and needles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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