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New Symptom!

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shanna26871
shanna26871

So I posted a few days ago about some of my symptoms and that my right side and hip were hurting. That finally subsided and I am feeling better. The new scary issue is that the past few nights I have woken up out of a deep sleep with my heart racing and when I sit up I get sweaty and feel like I will pass out. Anyone else have this happen? Anyone know what the cause is? I did have my heart checked a few months ago and it was okay and I took my blood pressure with my at home kit and it was okay too. It is so scary to wake up like that and now I feel nauseous and scared to go back to sleep! Any insight is appreciated!

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  • aitarg35939
    aitarg35939 shanna26871

    Posted

    Shanna, you didn't mention your age so I'm wondering if you could be nearing menopause. Also, this sometimes happens from dreams. Since my mid-30s, I've had to slow down the way I sit up/get up after sleep. Mine is mainly due to muscle & joint issues, but if I sit up too quickly I sometimes feel faint.

    If this happens again, check your heart rate for a full minute. Your heart can beat a lot faster for a while without necessarily raising blood pressure. It could make one feel faint at sitting up.

    • shanna26871
      shanna26871 aitarg35939

      Posted

      I am 40 so I don't think I am nearing menopause yet...at least I don't think so!

  • lily47987
    lily47987 shanna26871

    Posted

    Hi Shanna, I suggest you testing your thyroid functions. The symptoms sound like hyperthyroidism to me.
  • Jalanez
    Jalanez shanna26871

    Posted

    I was having this happen to me and I had my hormone levels checked, they were deficient. Thyroid should be checked as well. Good luck! 
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