I have been feeling very achy and bloated around my entire midsection and I’m weeks away from my period. Can this be a result of stopping alcohol intake?
I’m bloated but that’s because my appetite picked up and I’ve been craving sweets since I quit…not really sure if bloating is related to lack of alcohol. As for the body aches, I got them shortly after because it’s part of withdrawal and the body healing itself.
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I’m not a doctor but I pretend to be one on the Internet. Bacteria in your gut that is sustained by the sugar intake of a high alcohol diet could be dieing off at a fast rate and releaseing gas’s causing bloating . It should subside in a couple days . Try eating natural no added sugar yogurt every day . It will help.
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This is very helpful thank you. Also your first sentence may or may not have made me snort 
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Hahaha! Funny first sentence. Made my night💜
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When I first quit alcohol, I was very bloated and constipated. It subsided after a couple weeks. How long have you been sober?
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I’m on my 3rd day. Thank goodness for comfy pants. That’s all I can say right now!
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Yeah, it sucks! I had no problem with constipation while I was drinking. I think it’s normal that your body functions get confused once you stop.
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Lol thanks for the laugh.
@ChrisP I did experience bloating, but only the first 3 days. I didn’t pay too much attention because I was always bloated and gross after drinking binges.
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Fingers crossed that it doesn’t last too long!
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I am having tummy trouble as well, tho my withdrawal is over so I don’t think it’s alcohol related for me…however I hope it ends soon for you!
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@Sophie23 Are you rumbly in your tumbly? Lol, sorry. Winnie the Pooh 
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Hahahaha this made me “lol”
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That scarf is pretty stinking cute too
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No, my tummy just hurts! Lol, in chat today someone said they are glad Winnie The Pooh is getting sober!
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My tummy looked as big and round as Winnie The Pooh last night!!
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Thank you! Practicing my ninja look
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Brilliant first sentence.
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