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Feel worse since quitting drinking

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Kelly2727
Kelly2727

Well, I decided to come back in hopes of some "positive" advice.  I'm 22 days clean.  The first week was actually tolerable.  Since then my days get worse.  I have this lump in my upper chest which is most likely acid reflux.  I've been taking priolosec.  Not helping.  I am lightheaded.  My body is anxious all over.  Pins and needles feeling in my hands and feet.  Have seen my doctor twice.  First we tried valium and then xanax.  Second visit she prescribed a beta blocker to help with anxiety, tremors, high pulse rate.  First night was ok.  Last night I had extreme insomnia, major pins and needles feeling and broke out in a few hives.  For anyone who remembers me - a lot of medications do not agree with me.  I've even tried a few different herbs.  The ones that do seem to agree with me have the opposite effect.  I've tried reading but I can't concentrate.  I've tried meditating (which I plan to utilize again) but I never thought I could feel so bad after 10 days.  I'm totally exhausted.  I push myself through work and then have no energy at all to exercise.  I used to miss quite a lot of time at work and lately I've been showing up as scheduled but today I just couldn't seem to move.  I felt like I had a hangover.  Actually I think a hangover felt better, lol.  Trying to keep a sense of humor and push through this.  I have no cravings at this moment except for wanting to numb this pain for awhile which I know is not an option. Anyone ever feel this awful after 3 weeks??  

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  • Kelly2727
    Kelly2727

    Posted

    Thank you for all your replies.  

    I never thought of going to the hospital when I was drinking.  I do feel like going these past few days.  Yes, I felt awful drinking.  I could mask the pain for a bit. Now, it's here full force.  Each time I quit it gets worse.  

    No more meds!  

    My pulse normally runs 85. Since I quit drinking it's been escalating up to as high as 120.  

    Needing to get out of the house today.  

     

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 Kelly2727

      Posted

      Kelly...than I say go to the hospital before you drink.

      Nothing wrong in getting squared away mentally and physically.

      Cause drinking can't do either of those things sad

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname Kelly2727

      Posted

      big, warm hugs...

      Alcohol deadens our nervous system, we actually can not feel the true pain sensation.

      Perhaps a brisk walk...

    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 Kelly2727

      Posted

      How is it going bud? Deep breathing will help with your pulse - it can lower it, especially if you go into your own little world by using a relaxation tape and pretending you are at your favourite place, you actually go into a self hypnosis state.  You can get that you don't want to come out of your 'trance' and if you try to lift your arms, they feel like a dead weight.  It slows your body right down and is wonderful for anxiety which you sound like  you have and which I have had for years.

      Whatever works for you, but we all will keep adding our little snippits of help and you will hit on something.

      G.

  • keith65161
    keith65161 Kelly2727

    Posted

    Hi Kelly - 

    Dont know if youre still around this site or not, but I was wondering how youre feeling now. Ive quit drinking before, but never made it past 2 weeks. Im almost at 2 weeks again now. I have bad acid reflux and asthma and neither are getting better since quitting drinking. I was just wondering if youre acid reflux did get better after a certain period of abstinence.

    Best Wishes,

    Keith

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 keith65161

      Posted

      Well done Keith for 2 weeks sober. Acid reflux is quite normal and your stomach will take time to settle down. Asthma not certain since I am not a medical person. All the best. Robin
    • keith65161
      keith65161 Robin2015

      Posted

      Hi Robin - 

      Did you also suffer from gastro problems while and after you stopped drinking? If so, how do you handle them? I know Ive had gastritis for a while, no doubt due to my drinking. 

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 keith65161

      Posted

      Hi Keith. No, I did not suffer but others on this forum or discussion described those symptoms. Medication? My wife used to take tablets but do not know the name . she is asleep and cannot ask her. GP help? Great that you continue and persevere. Your will feel so much better eventually and also PROUD of yourself! Robin
  • Margusha
    Margusha Kelly2727

    Posted

    How are you doing? Unfortunately, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including: high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, liver disease, and digestive problems. A comprehensive treatment plan for alcohol dependence should consist of the following components:

    Drugs that block the craving for alcohol

    Detox medications

    Medications that restore liver function and cardiovascular system

    Brain enhancing drugs

    Psychotherapy

    Blood irradiation therapy

    Biofeedback Therapy

    I would discuss all these with a psychiatrist. 

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 Margusha

      Posted

      Are you a Doctor Margusha? Good reply for certain. Robin
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