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Comment from: missy99, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: February 16
When walking I start to hyperventilate. I have Grave's disease, atrial fibrillation, and panic disorder. I wish I knew how to control this. Related Reading: atrial fibrillation Must Read Articles Related to Hyperventilation
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I was overheated. I was kneeling in a chapel and praying for 20 minutes - and felt extremely dizzy and nauseated when I got up to leave. I then started hyperventilating - resulting in contraction of my fingers, arms, and tongue and throat.