Is it normal to experience body aches after stopping drinking?

My back, abdomen and legs are sore, and it’s been about a week since I quit drinking. Nothing too painful, it’s just more annoying than anything.

I do want to clarify, I’ve never been a heavy drinker.

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Ja

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It can be completely normal. I knew someone who had seizures from his alcohol withdrawal.

Su

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Everybody experiences withdrawal differently but it wouldn't be unusual to notice things now that you've been masking previously with alcohol.

Ja

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Alcohol withdrawals can be fatal for heavy drinkers so I’ve heard it’s not good to quit cold turkey and it’s important to ease off of it slowly.