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Originally Posted by chroma
It certainly sounds like nerve compression. And it could certainly be TOS, or it could just be at the elbow. The showing up at the same time could just be chance. It's not like bilateral TOS sides are required to take turns. 
Are you sleeping on your stomach? This is generally considered bad. A little web searching will provide details.
Are you sleeping with your arms above your head? Also bad for the nerves.
Other than that, see what the Dr. says. Also see if you can find a good PT or chiro to evaluate your posture, alignment, muscle tension and various suspect body parts like neck, shoulders, back, chest, etc. Early in my journey these folks were pointing things out about me that I hadn't been aware of.
Good luck. |
I never sleep on my stomach, only back and side. And my arms are always below head level, but I sometimes bend them across my body at the elbow. I've tried paying attention to how I sleep and it seems it happens no matter what the arm position.
The best way I can describe it is my arms are like hyper sensitive to falling asleep. Anything from gripping too tight, to leaning my head on my hand, to pulling up my jacket sleeves to where the elastic is tight on my forearm. All cause my arms to fall hands to start tingling and getting numb quickly and easily.