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Headaches anyone?

Bellamemaw
Bellamemaw

I'm sober for 5 days and I can't get rid of the headache.  I go to bed with it and wake up with it.  Coffee in the morning helps but I don't want to take in caffeine as the day progresses.  I'm okay with taking Tylenol but wondering if this is a common side effect of stopping alcohol intake.  Thank you!

PJ54
PJ54
Hello Bellamemaw,

There are many symptoms that accompany withdrawal from alcohol and a headache can be one of them. It will probably get better in a few days but the best person to talk to is your doctor, who is qualified to give the right information and treatment.

Withdrawal can be dangerous for some people so it is better to rely on the professionals than on the word of us amateur physicians on the internet.
jonathanhayashi
jonathanhayashi
Hey there, first of all 5 days is amazing! you keep you the good work!

I love what @PJ52 said, but whenever we see any addictive behavior, it’s so much more than a mental state of addiction as it holistic affects our body, mind and soul. So there are some physical consequence and symptom that surfaces and one of them is what you’ve just mentioned as you’ve taken the substance away from your body. I will say though still going to see a doctor will probably help for sure!

I will just encourage you to not given in to fix the headache you’re facing. Our minds for sure can play tricks and try to justify our thoughts and reasoning.

Praying for you!
itsjustme8
itsjustme8
Many factors can cause headaches. While drinking, we may attribute it to alcohol. Even after I quit drinking I had a dull headache in the morning, fatigue, ear pain. Guess what, could be TMJ combined with sleep apnea. I've heard so many people say how great they feel after quitting drinking. For me, it just wasn't the case
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Do you have a wife, ex wife teenager daughters or a 5 yo son? The sources of my daily headaches.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Lack of sleep gave me headaches. "Advil PM" was the cure!

God Bless
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