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When i take naps at school, even if it isnt hot, i wake up every few minutes, sweating and really hot and having a really bad headache. why?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Typical of: Poor diet. You have an imbalance in the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. Commonest cause is sugar junk. Taking naps at school is not exactly normal.

Answered 2/28/2013

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A member asked:

When i take naps at school, even if it isnt hot, i wake up every few minutes, sweating and really hot and having a really bad headache. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

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