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I Have A Ear Numbness Problem
I was slepping on my left side with ear laying on ny hands and work up with my ear numb. could this happen to your ear just like your hands or arms do when you sleep on them? It felt really wired.
Tue, 1 Mar 2011
It is normal as long as the numbness returns to normal sensation as soon as you get up thereby relieving the pressure. Some people experience pain and warmth in addition during the recovery period. There is no long lasting harmful effect.
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