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Been Having Sudden Adrenalin Rushes, Heart Races. Why Does It Happen? Why Do I Shake?

Hi there. I ve been having sudden adrenalin rushes, whereby my heart races, i feel sick and very light headed with the shakes. I ve been to see my gp but he wasn t very helpful. I m starting to get worried now as they re happening more often and for no reason. The other day i was out shopping, chatting to a friend when these symptoms came on suddenly, she took me to a cafe for something to eat and a sweet drink, within half an hour it began to subside. I am at the moment in another attack, again i was busy cleaning when it started. What do you think could be the cause? Thanks in advance
posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2012
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Hello, Your symptoms are typical of a panic attack. For some unknown reason your sympathetic nervous system goes into an overdrive. It can very frightening at times. The good thing is that it will pass sooner or later and you are back to your old self. Try to relax, take deep breaths and wait for it to pass. Some of my patients do well with a small dose of beta blocker like Inderal.
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Dr. Noble Zachariah
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Been Having Sudden Adrenalin Rushes, Heart Races. Why Does It Happen? Why Do I Shake?

Hello, Your symptoms are typical of a panic attack. For some unknown reason your sympathetic nervous system goes into an overdrive. It can very frightening at times. The good thing is that it will pass sooner or later and you are back to your old self. Try to relax, take deep breaths and wait for it to pass. Some of my patients do well with a small dose of beta blocker like Inderal. I am available to answer you if there are further queries. Dr. Noble Zachariah