My right arm is completly numb and I panic out of my bed sometimes. The reason is that I fall asleep on my shoulder and sometimes it takes a minute til it functions again.
Last night I fell asleep again and woke up and it it took longer than usual to get it back to moving. I started crying and was totally panic mode.
Is this something that can cause long term issues if this happens frequently or should I change the way I sleep? Can I ignore it?
I’m not a doctor, but I do experience the same thing. I recently saw a doctor for wrist pain, and was eventually diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome, and was told to use an elbow brace when sleeping.
I can say that using the elbow brace has helped slightly with the wrist pain, and it does result in me no longer waking up with numbness.
The brace keeps your arm straight, and forces me to sleep in a way where there’s no/very little pressure put on my elbow.
Highly suggest you see a doctor, but if you can’t, look into elbow braces (they are affordable). But please get a professional opinion.