Alcohol withdrawal and shortness of breath

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07-05-2007, 01:53 PM

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Need4Change

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Alcohol withdrawal and shortness of breath

Hi everyone

Is it normal to experience shortness of breath during alcohol withdrawal?.

- Thank you, Need4Change

07-05-2007, 01:56 PM

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Anna

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I didn't experience that.

Did you talk to your dr before you stopped drinking? It's really a good idea to get checked out.

07-05-2007, 02:12 PM

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Lizrox

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Alcohol withdrawal CAN cause panic attacks which lead to Shortness of breath. Do you feel panicky or uneasy when you are having shortness of breath?

07-05-2007, 03:19 PM

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Taking5

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Alcohol withdrawal can cause DEATH.

I guarantee you that you'll have shortness of breath in that case.

In all seriousness, withdrawals from alcohol can cause every poor health symptom you can think of. A damaged heart can cause shortness of breath, panic attacks, high or low blood pressure, the list goes on and on.

If this is an issue you need to see a Dr.