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24 Jun 2010
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Pregnant and numbness
Hi doc
I am 26 weeks pregnant and sleep on my sides, i get a numb feeling on whichever side im sleeping, the numbness is from my arm right into my legs, did not experience this with my first pregnancy
I am 26 weeks pregnant and sleep on my sides, i get a numb feeling on whichever side im sleeping, the numbness is from my arm right into my legs, did not experience this with my first pregnancy
CyberDoc
Hallo Annie
Numbness is usually caused by pressure on a nerve. This could be due to increased water retention or hormonal effects but I would advise you to see your doctor so that he can do a neurological examination and see if further tests are needed
Dr Bets
Numbness is usually caused by pressure on a nerve. This could be due to increased water retention or hormonal effects but I would advise you to see your doctor so that he can do a neurological examination and see if further tests are needed
Dr Bets
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