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Old 02-06-2012, 12:55 PM
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If you are breathing very fast when you wake up, that is often a sign of sleep apnea. Concussions and neck injuries can interrupt the body's sleep breathing mechanism. The low oxygen can be the cause of the nightmares.

A sleep specialist may have some ideas for you.
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