Why , when i sleep on either side does my hand on that side fall asleep? (just started,always slept on side)?
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Buddy, the problem is we sometimes put our entire body weight on that arm since we are sleeping side ways, so our arms numbs, that usualy goes away in time.\nIts normal feeling don't worry. If you have doughts you could always ask a doctor, but they will charge for it.
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You also have to remember that you shouldn't be able to move you arm while sleeping.  See, there's a smart part of your brain that knows your dreams are going to be a bit crazy, so it shuts off the motor control funtion that sends muscle commands when you're asleep.  (In people who sleepwalk, this part isn't working right).  \n\nThis can sometimes be realized while asleep, if you're dreaming and you think you're doing something, but your muscles aren't recognizing any movement.  Your brain thinks it should be feeling the movement of the arm, since in your dream, you're punching someone, but the command is never being sent in real life, so your image center producing these dream images takes some "free license" to make up what's happening in your dream, which is to make it seem as though your wimpy punches aren't landing.\n\nThe real question is, why are you dreaming about punching someone?  Frustrated about something?
1043160
it's called a nerve reflex it could mean your stressed or tired or nervous, sometimes its just a pulse sensation it's not alot to worry about unless your left side goes weak or you get pain or a sharp pain in your left arm if that happens go to accident & emergency.
619693
I hate when that happens.\n\nMost likely you just slept on it wrong, cutting off the circulation somewhat, causing your leg to "fall asleep".\nJust do a little wiggly jumpy dance and it'll get the blood flowing back to it again .
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It could be several things. If you are right handed and you are on the computer a lot (use of mouse) It could be you have carpel tunnel syndrome. You might want to see a Dr. to be sure of what it could be,though. It may not be anything to worry over. You don't want to self diagnose.
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First, numbness in the LOWER extremitiies is a sign of diabetes not a numb or tingling finger.  However, I used to wake up with my forearms and hands completely numb which made that first morning trip to the bathroom extremely difficult.  A doctor recommended that I quit sleeping with my arms crossed over me or in any other way bent.  It was difficult to train myself to sleep with my arms straight, but once I finally did it, the numbness subsided.  That was sue to ulnar entrapment/pressure.  Also, when I was younger and would drink on the weekends I would wake with painfully numb hands.
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If you sleep on your side, you should keep you knees bent at a 90 degree angle with a pillow in between them. This helps keep your body aligned. Also a pillow under your head as well.
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Have you been picking your nose too much again? \n\nSorry, I couldn't resist.\n\nIt can certainly still be carpal tunnel syndrome - especially if the inflammation has progressed far enough. Otherwise it sounds like a neuropathy which is injury or inflammation to the nerve that goes to the little finger. When you say left side of your hand, are you referring to the side of your hand that your pinky is closer to or your thumb - because that could be either way depending on which way your hand is facing.\n\nIf it involves both the pinky and the side of the ring finger that is facing the pinky, it may be a neuropathy involving the ulnar nerve, which is the same nerve you hit when you hit your "funny bone". Otherwise if it is only the pinky, you may be putting pressure on the pinky side of the hand - constant pressure can lead to nerve injury as well.\n\nThe best thing is still to consult your doctor as you do need someone to examine it to give you a proper diagnosis. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor, then you need to find a different doctor - feeling comfortable with your doctor is very important. You can consider following with up a neurologist or an orthopedists who happens to be a hand specialist as well, especially if you don't need a referral from your primary care doctor.\n\nHope this information provides a little start in figuring out your problem.
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OH ya...I've had this happen before. Do you use the phone only on your left side? Lysol your phone frequently (follow the directions!) Do you sleep on the left side of your face? make sure you wash your face before bed and change your pillow cases. Maybe you sit with your left hand on your face? Don't do that. and wash your hands more. Or it could just be coincidence! Try to figure out if you're doing something different on the left side than the right!
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I have noticed the same thing with my memory foam bed. I guess they aren't for everyone.\n\nI would try a warm bath or a heating pad or even one of those therma care patches.\n\nAs dumb as this may sound - you might be constipated. Lower back pain on one side can be a sign of that.
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How do you sleep? If you find you have your hands under your body, it could be a pinched nerve like other said. Also, you might reflexively clench your hands in your sleep (sorta like how some people grind their teeth and require a mouthguard to sleep). If that is the case, try to get carpal tunnel hand braces to resist this.\n\nRegardless, I would discuss the possibilities with your doctor when you see him/her next.
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You are supposed to sleep on your back. It helps keep your natural alignment. \n\nStomach sleeping is bad because when you turn your head it throws off the curveture of your spine. Same with side sleeping.
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caused by water retention try laying on your back when sleeping and raise arms on pillows or cushions either side of you.its called carpel tunnel syndrome and it is caused by nerves getting trapped in your wrists due to excess fluid in tissues
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I usually wake up on the three centimetres of bed that my boyfriend isn't taking up. He sleeps diagonally, and he's about 6 foot tall.  And he's a deep sleeper, so I can kick him, try and roll him and generally get really cranky, and still he sleeps. I sleep on the left hand side, incidentally.
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How weird -- I've had a pain in my right elbow for a few days.  I think it comes from sleeping wrong -- it was almost gone one morning, but then came back again.\n\nFirst, check out how you sleep.  Is your elbow bent while you are sleeping?\n\nSecond, have you been doing more computer or video games lately?  Make sure you are doing them ergonomically.\n\nHave you had any changes in your diet -- especially more salt than usual?  Try cutting down on the salt and drinking lemon juice (as lemonade is OK).  \n\nWrap the elbow to support it, do stretches morning, noon and night (3x a day (-:) and try ice and heat to see if either helps.  An aspirin might help it, too.\n\nWhen you stretch, be sure to work your whole back and arms -- you might have a stiff muscle elsewhere that is causing you to use your elbow funny.\n\nGood luck, and I hope you feel better! Do go to the doctor if nothing helps over a week.
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I'm right handed and scratch my left ear with my left hand.  I have never seen anyone do it the way you describe, perhaps you live in some backwards ear scratching land??? :O
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YOU MAY WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR. IF YOUR A DIABETIC IT MAY BE NUROPOTHY. IF NOT THEN IT MAY BE A CIRCULATION ISSUE. EITHER WAY IT IS NOT SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH IF IT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE BECAUSE IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE HEART.