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Should i be scared if my heart rate is 100 during the day and 59-55 at night right before closing my eyes? i have health anxiety and ocd. ekg?

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Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

Please...: Do not worry... This all seems to be due to your anxiety, which is relieved by sleeping. Not a bad a idea to check your thyroid, and EKG? well only after someone has examined you well

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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A member asked:

Should i be scared if my heart rate is 100 during the day and 59-55 at night right before closing my eyes? i have health anxiety and ocd. ekg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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