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What Causes Palpitations And High Pulse Rate?
I've had palpatations for a while but am on fluoxetine because of depression so put it down to that but today I could really feel my pulse in my thumb beating really fast,I've also had a migraine today am very tired and thirsty and have been for last 48 hours and was actually sick on fir eve I also have a cold sore too,any advice?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Fever, infection, lack of sleep, migraine attack all can increase the adrenaline in your system which will increase your pulse rate. This is a normal phenomenon. So don't worry. However if it is persistent and you feel that it it is irregular do consult your doctor and get a EKG done
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