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Overdose, headache, and stomach problems

OK, Im a cocaine addict and went on a binge using a gram or more every day, I started getting real bad head aches that prevented me from doing anything and just wouldnt go away so I started poppong advil. The pain was driving me so crazy that I ended up taking about 60 advil and 10 excedrin migraine in a 24 hour period. The medicine didnt help at all, if anything the headache got worst, to the point I was considering killing myself. A friend of mine told me that all the drugs was probably the cause of my headaches so I quit the cocaine and didnt use any pain medicine. The headache started to fade after 4 or 5 days and was gone after about 3 weeks, but it's been 2 months since the episode and I've had diarrhea ever since. I've lost weight and I'm still loosing weight because I feel too ill to eat and when I do it goes straight through me. I also get headaches and get really tired and dizzy feeling now if I use any (even small) amount of cocaine or advil. It's really starting to make me nervous.
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cocaine affects neurotransmitters in tha brain and having used a fair amount of cocaine may have affected the balance of these neurotransmitters. This could be causing the headaches. Cocaine also affects the matter in the brain, could also be a cause. You definatley need  to see a doctor to get this checked out.

Coming off cocaine can have side effects such as stomach upset and loss of apetite. This is also quite probably linked to the neurotranmitter imbalance. The drug is effectively working its way out of your system. You doctor will be able to suggest ways to handle these side effects and will certainly offer you support.

Well done on kicking the habit.
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i am glad that you have left that habit(s) and I am sorry that you have developed these ones but i would as well advise you to see a doctor.  They are not there to judge you just to help you.  I hope that everything goes well
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go to a doctor please you are ill could be many things start with a doctor and get a physical you could have some type of infection and congrats on stopping your addiction now start taking care of the most important thing in your life you and your health.  God bless.
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