Question 1

i think i am going threw alcohol withdrawal... i had a bad year and started drinking a lot now when i stop i get shaky and light headed and highblod p?

Accepted Answer

Please have someone: Take you to the emergency room if you are withdrawing now. This can be a real threat to your health and sometimes even to your life.

Question 2

is itchy skin normal in alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a common symptom.

Question 3

can the tinnitus in my ear be a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tinnitus has been reported in alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal, and can be seen in opioid withdrawal as well.  Get help for your alcohol problem.

Question 4

is there any medication available to help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms? having cold sweats, some hand trembling and some chest pains this am?

Accepted Answer

When : When someone who has been drinking a lot every day quits, they can start having the symptoms of withdrawal 5-10 hours after the last drink which can worsen over 48-72 hours. The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be mild (anxiety, fatigue, mood swings), moderate (increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, nausea and vomiting), or severe (hallucinations, confusion, seizures, irregular heartbeat). Other health problems can also worsen withdrawal symptoms. You need to contact your doctor prior to stopping alcohol or proceed to the emergency room if you start to experience withdrawal symptoms since these can be very dangerous. Alcohol withdrawal is one of the few drug withdrawals that can actually kill you, so we take it very seriously.  There are medications that can help, but they are restricted substances and should be given with careful monitoring.  I attached a website below that talks about the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in more depth.

Question 5

does alcohol withdrawal feel like bugs crawling?

Accepted Answer

Very Dangerous: Alcohol withdrawal that reaches the point where there are any hallucinations including tactile, such as bugs crawling on skin, is a red flag for what is called delirium tremens (dts) which is a life-threatening, emergency situation. Immediate medical intervention and monitoring is required. Dts can have an onset up to 7 days after ones last drink.

Question 6

how long would my alcohol withdrawal effects last?

Accepted Answer

Three days: Often these are gone in 72 hours.  However, this depends on you frequency and amount of use as well as your general physical condition.  Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous.  If you are a heavy user, get medical help with withdrawal.

Question 7

is it possible to experience alcohol withdrawal in hours?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Alcohol withdrawal usually takes place in 2-4 days, but as early as 24 hours, but not earlier normally.

Question 8

can i really die from alcohol withdrawal when trying to quit?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: In the very severe cases, delirium tremens can cause fatal seizures, although most withdrawal fatalities occur from falls while mentally incapacitated.

Question 9

what sort of problem is alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal: Swift changes in emotions from high to low
    nausea
    difficulty sleeping including insomnia
    rapid or increased heart rate
    cold or clammy skin
    change in eyes or pupils (enlarged or dilated)
    excitability
    irritability
    vomiting
    movements out of the ordinary
    nervousness
    depression
    hand tremors
    pulsating headaches
    lack of focus and the inability.

Question 10

could i be confusing alcohol withdrawal with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol withdrawal results in increased anxiety.  If you are drinking enough to get withdrawal, then you are drinking far too much.  The next step after experiencing significant withdrawal may be a seizure or the development of delirium tremens (dt's). Seek help now to safely stop drinking, and get the additional help you need to stay stopped.

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I think i am going threw alcohol withdrawal... i had a bad year and started drinking a lot now when i stop i get shaky and light headed and highblod p?

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Is itchy skin normal in alcohol withdrawal?

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Can the tinnitus in my ear be a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

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Is there any medication available to help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms? having cold sweats, some hand trembling and some chest pains this am?

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Does alcohol withdrawal feel like bugs crawling?

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How long would my alcohol withdrawal effects last?

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Is it possible to experience alcohol withdrawal in hours?

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Can i really die from alcohol withdrawal when trying to quit?

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What sort of problem is alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

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Could i be confusing alcohol withdrawal with anxiety?

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