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What Causes Numbness And Swelling In Left Arm When Lying Down?

I have to sleep on my right side due to arm and fingers of my left arm going numb to the point of hurting...when I awake in the morning, my hand is swollen and my fingers hurt as thought it is the bones.....the joints of both hands are very painful when I open and close my hands....what causes this?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Looking to your problems it seems that you are likely to be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. You need to get your investigation like ESR and rheumatoid factor test. After proper diagnosis you can start disease modifying agents of rheumatoid arthritis. Till then you are advised to take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness And Swelling In Left Arm When Lying Down?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Looking to your problems it seems that you are likely to be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. You need to get your investigation like ESR and rheumatoid factor test. After proper diagnosis you can start disease modifying agents of rheumatoid arthritis. Till then you are advised to take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.