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Ive wokeup at 5am today. i tried to sleep, i couldn't i felt weird, i felt a sharp pain in my neck little buzzes on my heart. why? is this bad?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anxiety: Your symptoms could be caused by many things, but they could all be a result of anxiety. If you symptoms persist or are worsening, please see your doctor for an evaluation. In the mean time, consider taking steps to reduce anxiety and see if that helps your symptoms resolve.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Ive wokeup at 5am today. i tried to sleep, i couldn't i felt weird, i felt a sharp pain in my neck little buzzes on my heart. why? is this bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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