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Trying to sleep & had zaps of hotness & racing heart 108. sat up heart went down to 80. laid back down & more bolts of hotness & racing heart. ideas?

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Medical eval may be indicated: I would suggest a visit to your physician and some routine labs obtained including thyroid function studies and a general physical examination. Your symptoms though nonspecific are worth investigating.

Answered 7/19/2015

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