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Is it normal to not be able to feel your carotid pulse?
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No, but---: You should be able to feel your carotid pulses on each side of your neck. If you are just finding that the pulse is not there, you must be seen tonight in an Emergency Room. If this is an old problem, then you may be seen by your doctor in the AM---do not take chances.
Answered 3/18/2018
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