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I drank extremely heavily for a month. never before that. i haven't now for 2 weeks. can i being having withdrawl. i was in er 2 times with migraines.
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No: However you will need psychological evaluation. Sometimes people use alcohol to self treat for ongoing psychological problems.Stopping alcohol for 2 weeks may exacerbate anxiety.
Answered 2/21/2014
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Sort of: It is not really withdrawal but certainly it is destabilizing enough to kick start your migraines.
Answered 2/21/2014
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