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I am experiencing hyperventilation syndrome, rapid heart rate (worsened by: psychological stress) (unaffected by: alcohol use, caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda, etc.)), grinding teeth, heart palpitations, headache, and trouble sleeping. i am not expe

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Eval: Recommend that you start with a medical workup to rule out medical causes. If that is negative, consider seeing a clinical psychologist to be assessed fro an anxiety disorder (like panic disorder)

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/2/2020

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