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What Causes Dizziness And Weird Sensations In Head Post Meth Withdrawal?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

Question: im heavily addicted to perc and vic. i just recently added meth. when i try to stop after about 6 hours i stary having lightening shock sensations in my head

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 minute later)

Hello,
You will have to consult a detox or de addiction clinic for coming out of such heavy dependence on these drugs.It won't be possible for you to wean off from it yourself.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

what i was asking is i am going to one friday but have to be clean for 24 hours before i can go. do these lightening shocks and dizzyness and vission running sound life threatening?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (4 hours later)

Brief answer....these symptoms should settle once you stop meth
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and it is really very good that you are going to a detox centre this Friday.
These symptoms of lightening shocks and dizziness are due to withdrawal from meth and settle after some time.
In general most meth withdrawal symptoms are not lethal but can be dangerous if a person has been using meth in heavy doses for a long time and specially more if it is combined with other drugs.Occasional meth users never land up in serious life threatening situation.
I hope it helps however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (36 minutes later)

Thats terrifying. So how long does a person normaly have to experience these symptoms? What type of dangerous ones should I be looking for the most? Im so scared. I cant believe that I did this.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (13 minutes later)

Hello,

These withdrawal symptoms can last from few days to few weeks and sometimes few months also in some cases. Meth withdrawal symptoms after a prolonged use include....
Anxiety, restlessness, depression, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, vivid and unpleasant dreams etc.
However there is nothing to worry because,as I told you earlier, these withdrawal symptoms are very rarely life threatening but may need different types medicines like antipsychotic medicines, tranquillisers, anti depressants etc and moreover you would be taken a very proper care at the detox centre.
My advice to you is not to get worried about all these and think positively.

You only have way forward and can't look behind for your better future and life.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (28 minutes later)

thank u so much u have been such a great help this evening. I cant tell u how much u explaining that to me helped me from going into a full blown panic attack. I also apreciate ur honesty and taking extra time to help someone as dumb as me even.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (15 minutes later)

Hello,
Don't worry.I am always with you.
In case of any query,never hesitate.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj