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What Causes Disturbed Sleep Along With Palpitations?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: Hello, my name is XXXX and I wake up from a nap or overnight with my heart racing out my chest , I suffer with hbp been running high all week 160/90 taking Benicar and Bystolic along with another bp med. Why do I wake up so nervous and anxious
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Answered by Dr. Shama (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs stress reduction. apnea evaluation needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. XXXXXXX and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Disturbed sleep due to sleep apnea or anxiety and stress are common causes of tachycardia.
2. Ask your partner to observe your sleep. If you have snoring or gagging feeling, then your probably have sleep apnea. Sleep study will be necessary for further evaluation.
3. You need to relax. Anxiety and stress causes disturbed sleep, which results in waking up nervous and anxious. Probably nightmares. You need to reduce stress and while going to sleep, need to completely relax and clear your mind. If necessary, antianxiety medication like benzodiazepines may be taken.

You will need to meet your doctor for investigations and prescription.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.

Dr. Shama
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What Causes Disturbed Sleep Along With Palpitations?

Brief Answer: Needs stress reduction. apnea evaluation needed Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for asking. I am Dr. XXXXXXX and I will be answering your query. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Disturbed sleep due to sleep apnea or anxiety and stress are common causes of tachycardia. 2. Ask your partner to observe your sleep. If you have snoring or gagging feeling, then your probably have sleep apnea. Sleep study will be necessary for further evaluation. 3. You need to relax. Anxiety and stress causes disturbed sleep, which results in waking up nervous and anxious. Probably nightmares. You need to reduce stress and while going to sleep, need to completely relax and clear your mind. If necessary, antianxiety medication like benzodiazepines may be taken. You will need to meet your doctor for investigations and prescription. Hope it helps. Any further queries, here to help again. Dr. Shama