I just posted this in another thread, but
you have the same issue that myself and
many others have. You may want to see
the other thread regarding this issue
[it's the very last link on this page] as
there is some additional insight to this
problem there. Here is what i've posted
elsewhere:
i first awoke to this feeling on christmas
day 2005, while laying on my back with my
arms to my sides - a very natural &
non-contorted position. This alarmed me,
as one immediately thinks the worst [heart
attack]. After standing, it went away.
I'm a 39 y/o male who is in the prime of
his sudden heart-attack years, and i'm
about 20 lbs over my ideal weight.
Three months later, i'm still plagued by
this problem, mostly at night and mostly
in my left arm but occasionally in both.
From my research, it looks to be a common
"pressure palsy" from a nerve either being
pinched or the blood flow being reduced or
stopped to the affected limb. Typically
i'm a side sleeper, and surprisingly this
occurs most when on my back.
Approximately two years ago, I was
rear-ended at an adjusted speed of about
40 mph. Since then, beginning about two
months afterwards, i've had neck &
shoulder pain, sciatica [numbness in my
right leg (removing or relocating my
wallet to my left-rear pocket usually
resolves or avoids this)] and finally this
arm numbness. Unfortunately for me, the
statute of limitations has run out so I
cannot pursue his insurance company to pay
for any related procedures, and I fear
that I will continue to have ongoing and
increasing health issues because of that
accident.
Seeing the chiropractor usually brings
lasting relief from this annoyance.
Perhaps these links will be of help to
you. I suggest that you see a doctor in
any case, but especially soon if you're
additionally experiencing chest and/or
throat pain as this may be an indicator of
heart disease or the onset of a heart
attack. Good luck & take care of
yourself :)
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