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When I Lay Flat I Get I Get A Pins

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2020
Question: when I lay flat I get I get a pins and needles sensation that starts on the far side of my left breast and travels down my left arm. it doesn%E2%80%99t happens every night but when it does it%E2%80%99s very pronounced.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (0 minute later)
when I lay flat I get I get a pins and needles sensation that starts on the far side of my left breast and travels down my left arm. it doesn%E2%80%99t happens every night but when it does it%E2%80%99s very pronounced.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pinched nerve and impaired blood supply to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query.

Since your symptoms are linked to different body positions, two are most likely explanations:

1- pinched nerve in the neck possibly with prior cervical spondylosis.

2- impaired blood flow of the arm due to compression of blood vessels in certain body positions.

Thoracic outlet syndrome also is a rare possible condition to consider.

Your condition seems not a serious one, so, don't worry much more than necessary.

If these symptoms become bothersome then you should see your Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Pinched nerve and impaired blood supply to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query.

Since your symptoms are linked to different body positions, two are most likely explanations:

1- pinched nerve in the neck possibly with prior cervical spondylosis.

2- impaired blood flow of the arm due to compression of blood vessels in certain body positions.

Thoracic outlet syndrome also is a rare possible condition to consider.

Your condition seems not a serious one, so, don't worry much more than necessary.

If these symptoms become bothersome then you should see your Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (18 minutes later)
my only known conditions are severe Stenosis in my right transverse sinus, moderate in my left. a slight buldge at c5, and two hemangiomas in T8
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (0 minute later)
my only known conditions are severe Stenosis in my right transverse sinus, moderate in my left. a slight buldge at c5, and two hemangiomas in T8
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Okay, the disc bulge may irritate the nerve with different positions of the neck, so, this may be an explanation for your symptoms.


Your symptoms seem not to be related to transverse sinus thrombosis.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Okay, the disc bulge may irritate the nerve with different positions of the neck, so, this may be an explanation for your symptoms.


Your symptoms seem not to be related to transverse sinus thrombosis.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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When I Lay Flat I Get I Get A Pins

when I lay flat I get I get a pins and needles sensation that starts on the far side of my left breast and travels down my left arm. it doesn%E2%80%99t happens every night but when it does it%E2%80%99s very pronounced.