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I have a fear of my heart rate and blood pressure going high. if my heart rate isn't below 69 and my blood pressure isn't 109/65 i freak out. normal?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes and no: Your vital signs are normal. Your preoccupation with them is not. Please seek counseling.

Answered 6/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have a fear of my heart rate and blood pressure going high. if my heart rate isn't below 69 and my blood pressure isn't 109/65 i freak out. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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