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Is it normal to feel your pulse/heartbeat rushing in the back of the head and neck when/after exercising or running?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pulsation: Yes you can feel your pulse in yoyr head and neck after exercising

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/12/2018

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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel your pulse/heartbeat rushing in the back of the head and neck when/after exercising or running?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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