Withdrawal
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Withdrawal
Hey all,
I'm new here so forgive me if this seems a bit rambled.
It's been one week today since I've had a drink. I stopped cold turkey after another embarrassing episode that I won't go in to detail about. I realised enough was enough and it was time to stop.
Everything was fine for the most part apart for a bit of a headache until Monday when I started to feel really ill in the stomach. Cramping, bloating, aching that's radiating into my back. So came the sweats, hot and cold flushes, agistation and shortness of breath.
I figured it would go away but it's been 3/4 days now and they haven't subsided. I call the alcohol info line and she informed me that I shouldn't have quit cold turkey without medication and wants me to go to the ED asap to get checked out.
I feel ridiculous going to the hospital with an upset stomach but I'm also paranoid now that something horrible is going to happen to me, a seizure maybe?
I don't know what to do.. Has anyone else experienced this?
I'm new here so forgive me if this seems a bit rambled.
It's been one week today since I've had a drink. I stopped cold turkey after another embarrassing episode that I won't go in to detail about. I realised enough was enough and it was time to stop.
Everything was fine for the most part apart for a bit of a headache until Monday when I started to feel really ill in the stomach. Cramping, bloating, aching that's radiating into my back. So came the sweats, hot and cold flushes, agistation and shortness of breath.
I figured it would go away but it's been 3/4 days now and they haven't subsided. I call the alcohol info line and she informed me that I shouldn't have quit cold turkey without medication and wants me to go to the ED asap to get checked out.
I feel ridiculous going to the hospital with an upset stomach but I'm also paranoid now that something horrible is going to happen to me, a seizure maybe?
I don't know what to do.. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Location: South West of England
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Cold turkey can be dangerous - your symptoms may be related to alcohol withdrawal and maybe not - it's impossible to determine over the phone or internet I'm afraid.
Congratulations on posting here and deciding to stop drinking - you will feel better in time but it is vital that you get checked over by a qualified doctor in person.
Abdominal pain radiating into your back could be something simple or something more sinister - and shortness of breath needs investigating too.
You've made the fantastic step of taking control of your health and doctor should see that and be nothing but supportive.
Come back and let us know how you get on - All the best and well done on a week sober already!
Congratulations on posting here and deciding to stop drinking - you will feel better in time but it is vital that you get checked over by a qualified doctor in person.
Abdominal pain radiating into your back could be something simple or something more sinister - and shortness of breath needs investigating too.
You've made the fantastic step of taking control of your health and doctor should see that and be nothing but supportive.
Come back and let us know how you get on - All the best and well done on a week sober already!
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Hey Kam89
Glad you went. You were lucky. I had a seizure in the ER: got there without a minute to spare. Nor was I the typical "candidate" for one. I saw bright flashing lights (Halos) that morning. This is common but not strictly a rule. They can happen in your sleep. Quit while the quitt'ins good, yeah?
Glad you went. You were lucky. I had a seizure in the ER: got there without a minute to spare. Nor was I the typical "candidate" for one. I saw bright flashing lights (Halos) that morning. This is common but not strictly a rule. They can happen in your sleep. Quit while the quitt'ins good, yeah?
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