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writes:I am 25 years old. I drink used to drink every weekend when I would go clubbing (like for 3 years), but for the past year... I drink on occasions only! (probably once every other month-moderately as well like 2/3 drinks that night-slightly mixing light and dark liquor drinks).Well, on sunday night, I went to dinner with a friend and then we went to a nightclub. I did have a lot to drink that night! about 5 drinks and 4 shots and I did mix my liquor! Of course, the next day I had a horrible hangover. Usually when I do... it takes me 24 hours to recuperate. I'll drink plenty of water and fluids (non-alcoholic) and take a shower and eat soups and breads and get lots of rest! but now it's Wednesday night and I still feel horrible! My stomach hurts like I'm going to vomit and my throat hurts like it's swollen and my head is killing me.... what's wrong with me and what should I do besides see a doctor? (I don't have health insurance!)
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reader, Leonardo  +, writes (29 January 2009):
No question you did some damage to your body - good chance it will heal by itself. The alcohol should be out of your system in 2 days, so the symptoms may be something like a bad cold, an infection like bronchitis in the throat - or must damaged tissues healing. Good chance heal naturally over time.
Personally I would choose the trip to the doctor. The doctor will get you a prescription for medicine to stop all the pain and discomfort. It is hard to say, but your body is in a weakened condition and 3 days is a long time to suffer. You may have contracted something that will take a long time to heal on its own. An anti-biotic could cut the healing time. High blood pressure could be a cause of the head aches. That is typical with alcohol problems and left untreated can be dangerous. In my opinion, you would be wise to get a doctor to patch you up.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 January 2009): you probably got alcohol poisoning…i've gotten it twice…it was never bad enough that i had to go to the doctor, but i did feel like shit for several days each time…just keep drinking lots of water, rest, and tylenol…just be patient, this shit takes a while to go through your system
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reader, harshbutfair  +, writes (29 January 2009):
 It may be that you've picked up a cold or a virus.
You should probably see a doctor.
I once had a 2-week hangover. I started boozing at mid-day one day in Australia with some pals at a cricket match. Carried on boozing in the afternoon at a local club. And finished boozing at midnight. Didn't get crazy silly drunk (well ok a little tipsy) but also didn't have a single drop of water to drink all day.
The next morning I knew I was in trouble I felt like I had been hit around the head with a hammer. I had 24hrs of intense illness, and a week of paranoia, shaking, sickness in the stomach. Took a good two weeks to start to feel even slightly normal again.
Just learn your lesson and take it easy when you're next out. Particularly avoid spirits, make sure you drink some refreshing liquids in between and don't feel like this again.
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