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What Causes Numbness In Arms Upon Lying Down?

Hi, I am having numbness in my right arm, especially the last three nights, it happens when I lay down at night. And it is happening for most of the time I am laying down no matter what position I lay in, even on the opposite side. I have had this thing for a while with both arms falling asleep when I lay down, but not as severe as the last few days. I figure it may be a pinched nerve? Don t know if I should go see my doctor sooner than later? Thanks!
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, cervical disk may be the cause of this kind of numbness, it is the compression taking place due to poor posture so try to maintain good posture while sleeping, in case of persistence symptom CT of cervical spine is must to rule out the degenerative disease of disk, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Numbness In Arms Upon Lying Down?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, cervical disk may be the cause of this kind of numbness, it is the compression taking place due to poor posture so try to maintain good posture while sleeping, in case of persistence symptom CT of cervical spine is must to rule out the degenerative disease of disk, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.