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Quit drinking cold turkey. sweats one night, headache the next. y is lower back pain a symptom. no more symptoms. back only. pain started on 2-3day?

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Not a good idea..: ..to stop alcohol cold turkey.You can have withdrawal symptoms-shaking,agitation and even seizure. See a doctor.There are meds to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Answered 9/12/2018

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A member asked:

Quit drinking cold turkey. sweats one night, headache the next. y is lower back pain a symptom. no more symptoms. back only. pain started on 2-3day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

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