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I have what can only b described as a surge of adrenaline feeling intermittently in my head/hands. it comes and goes. could it be from anxiety?

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Dr. Steven Griggs answered

Sounds exactly like: anxiety, which triggers a flight or fight reaction. Physically, this is when adrenaline floods your system, creating a well-known list of symptoms, two of which you described. Here's a resource: http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/page2.html

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Answered 2/14/2019

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A member asked:

I have what can only b described as a surge of adrenaline feeling intermittently in my head/hands. it comes and goes. could it be from anxiety?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Griggs answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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