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It means the position you were in squeezed some blood vessel, and therefore prevented blood from flowing. By changing position, the blood is allowed to recirculate in the vessel and therefore creates that weird sensation.

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Q: What causes the needles when your arm falls asleep?
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What causes a constant pins and needles whilst pregnant?

Acupuncture. Or maybe you fell asleep on your arm again.


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Because it takes time to let it settle back into its normal place.


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