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Woke up in the middle of the night and i was breathing rapidly and my entire body was shaking, what could this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Panic attack: Sometime happens....a dream may "trigger" it..If it RECURS.....seek help...start with your PCP Primary Care Provider! Hope this helps! DrZ

Answered 11/7/2015

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A member asked:

Woke up in the middle of the night and i was breathing rapidly and my entire body was shaking, what could this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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