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When I ride bike or try to write or wake up from sleep my right hand gets numb. Not sure what are these symptoms referring to?
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Hello, Sorry to hear this. This symptom may be secondary to carpal tunnel syndrome where a nerve supplying the thumb may be getting compressed. Please see a neurologist for detailed evaluation. Best wishes.
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