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What Causes Numbness In My Left Hand And Arm?

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
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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.