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My resting pulse went to 125 yesterday, felt sick, and sweaty, like i could faint, any ideas??

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Palpitations?: it could have been an irregular heart rate--an arrhythmia.the cause are several--thyroid,stimulants like coffee,anxiety and sometimes electro physiological conditions of the heart.If it happens again see your doctor.

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Answered 3/25/2015

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