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What Causes Numbness In The Arms?
My arms go to sleep really fast not at the same time but if I raise one and hold it for 10 seconds or lean on it it goes to sleep I have had bells palsy 4 times my legs go numb if i bend them under the chair and if I lean on something low that part of my back will go to sleep any idea what's causing it ?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.
Do you have any family member with the same troubles?
I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful neurological exam and a nerve conduction study.
A genetic test may be needed to rule in/out this possible cause.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.
Do you have any family member with the same troubles?
I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful neurological exam and a nerve conduction study.
A genetic test may be needed to rule in/out this possible cause.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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