Apr 16, 2009, 6:39 PM. i was at beijing, xian and shanghai end november/early december last year. it was chilly in beijing and xian. about 7-10 degrees in the day and close to freezing point at night, but still manageable. further south in shanghai, it was rather warm, actually.
Possible Causes of Numbness While Sleeping. Numbness while sleeping can be among the causes of insomnia when the loss of sensation interferes with the ability to stay asleep through the night. Pinpointing the cause of the problem can lead to a viable solution.
At first, you might think that you just slept on your hand wrong, and it simply needs to wake up. But if the symptoms continue for a few days, you might search the internet for an answer to the question: why is my pinky numb? First, a quick anatomy lesson: The ulnar nerve is responsible for the feeling, or sensation, in the small and ring fingers. This important nerve also controls many of the small muscles within the hand responsible for fine motor control and some muscles in the forearm used for strong gripping.