ANEWLIFESTYLE

I have been drinking pretty heavily for about 3 years now( at least 3 or 4 times a week with no less then 6 -15 beers when i drink).
I'm on day 16 and do not have the urge to drink but am still having physical issues that are on and off, but have been slightly improving. I still have anxiety(which is the worst), heart racing, sometimes shortness of breathe, trouble sleeping( due to cramps in my knees) and whenever i do anything physical i get light headed, shortness of breathe and feel like i have to vomit.

I can't contact a doctor because i do not have insurance and money is an issue right now.

Any suggestions on what i should do to help get through this detox??

I'm taking multi-vitamins and drinking a lot of water, but i have been reading a lot of posts and am going to pick up some b+ vitamins tomorrow. Anything else i can do to beat this???

Dee74

I always advise seeing a doctor. However much it costs, it's your health - it's money well spent.

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CarolD

Sorry you are having physical symptoms which may
or may not have anything to do with your new sobriety.

If you live in the U.S. you can contact your local
health department for information Many areas have
free clinics .....some teaching hospitals take ER patients
with no insurance.

You really do need medical assistance to diagnose you.

Welcome to our SR Alcoholism Forum....

least

By 16 days off alcohol your withdrawal symptoms should be done with. What's happening may be something else altogether. I also advise seeing a doctor for help.

dasha

Ican relate to this, only day 9, and for a good few days had a lot of ailments appearing
which ive never had drinking, also a strong flu like bug... Hoping this to be a natural
detox goin on... beginning to get over the worst after 9 days.. Plenty fresh fruit, veg,
juice.. water has no doubt helped... I guess nature has a way of cleansing itself once
you stop and give it the chance? your body that is...

Sudz No More

Try some benadryl to calm you down and sleep. It is the only over the counter thing that I know of that may help ease anxiety.

Sikkisirus

I agree with Dee. When it comes to health who cares about money? You canalways make/earn money - this is impossible with ones health.