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I fell asleep and before i woke up all my body was in a shock my ears popped and my heart was beating fast what is that ?
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Surge of: Catecholamines (hormones). See your dr and get checked for thyroid & heart condition, elevated blood pressure etc. Take care!
Answered 1/1/2015
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