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I've been having strong palpitations as well as quick heartbeats almost every time i wake up from my sleep, with each session lasting almost a minute. is this normal? i don't know how long it has been, probably a month or two. in the past i have been diag

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Dr. Jyothishree Pinnaka answered

To do: Avoid caffeine/ stimulants including alcohol. Get thyroid studies done from pcp. Stress? Panic? 12 lead keg?

Answered 12/30/2015

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A member asked:

I've been having strong palpitations as well as quick heartbeats almost every time i wake up from my sleep, with each session lasting almost a minute. is this normal? i don't know how long it has been, probably a month or two. in the past i have been diag

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jyothishree Pinnaka answered

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