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the night before last i took my medications went outside with my dog, sat in a chair at midnight i woke up at four am with no feeling in my left hand and alot of my arm. i first figured it was asleep due to poor circulation from me leaning on it unaware so long. by five thirty am it got worse untill eventualy i was terrified , becuase it was not returning feeling. it is still completly numb in my thumb and some fingers. and i have very little grip ability and no abilty to flex my wrist upward? please help
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Vidhi Gemawat's Response
Hi, You have probably compressed a nerve. Meet your doctor for further management. Don't worry your arm will be fine soon.
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What Causes Numbness In My Left Hand And Arm?
Hi, You have probably compressed a nerve. Meet your doctor for further management. Don t worry your arm will be fine soon.