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Im trying to sleep and my bpm is at 85 an my body is shakey an i dont know why. please help?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not abnormal: A heart rate of 85 beats per minute (bpm) is not abnormal. For someone with a low resting heart rate it could be unusually high. Since you are feeling unwell, please see your doctor or explore this more with one of ours.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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