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Been very restless lately. waking up at night hot, headache, shortness of breath, and feels like a needle being stuck in my chest. why?

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anxious: Sounds like anxiety attacks. They can occur during sleep/rest. See your doc for some medication that may help with the symptoms. Always could consider a sleep study.

Answered 8/27/2016

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