Numb arms?

[mama_ani]

Does anyone know what causes numb arms while sleeping? I wake up a couple times every night because my arms and hands are completely numb. Neither my body position nor arm condition seem to change it night to night. Any insight would be appreciated!

[sparkygirl74]

Have you ever had any shoulder problems? I have that problem and I have wrecked my rotator cuffs. Physical therapy might help.

[mama1803]

I have no answers for you, but I just wanted to say that I have been experiencing this for about the past year. It doesn't happen to me every night, maybe once a week or so. I'd really be interested in finding out the cause.

[teachma]

I'm also curious, as I have this problem from time to time. It's only ever my left hand/arm, though, and it seems to come in spurts. It will happen a lot for a few weeks, then not at all for months, and then start up again. Pinched nerve, maybe?

[mama_ani]

Thanks for your replies everyone

I haven't injured my arm or feel like anything is pinched. I'm trying to decide if it's serious enough/worrisome enough to go to the doctor or if I should just deal with it. Going to the doctor is such a pain.

[CarrieMF]

the beginning of low B12 can cause that. If it is low b12 it will get worse, happen during the day & go into your legs/feet.