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Peripheral Neuropathy and benign fasciculation syndrome.
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@iceblue my doctor thought it was an issue with the ulnar nerve causing the tingling and pins and needles when sleeping on the side. I generally sleep the same position on either side and both sides after awhile will cause this tingling issue. The hand for the side I'm sleeping on is under the edge of the pillow as flat as I can make it. The other hand I try to keep it flat wherever it wants to go (changes when I fall asleep ☺). Here's more information on the ulnar nerve.
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
-- https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/ulnar-nerve-entrapment-at-the-elbow-cubital-tunnel-syndrome/
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@johnbishop @iceblue The ulnar nerve is also affected by Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and it's possible to have entrapment in multiple places. I sleep on my side too and would make my symptoms worse by bending my elbow. When I first noticed what turned out to be TOS, my entire arm was going numb when I slept or tingling and it was not the arm that I was laying on. The position of my neck also affected the numbness and tingling in my hand.