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[Prodigal Son]

Nurby, what I meant was feeling really unwell. It's a weird sensation. The liver seems to work in regular cycles so the sickness sometimes comes in waves that last ten minutes. Or after you have had a meal. Other times I needed to lie down, no energy or appetite. Guts feeling rotten in the morning even if I hadn't been drinking for several days. Having the biopsy done made it play up while it healed. The worse thing for it was the lipitor, which I was taking to lower cholesterol. It certainly lowered the cholesterol, but it took a toll on the old liver. Thankfully I feel much better now, since the specialist has prescribed me a different cholesterol lowering drug.

If you have any worries do consult your GP.

[Nurby]

Ok thanks, I have a doctors appointment next week to go through the results of the tests.

[Gyco]

hi nurb,good post,my last tests sent me to a santarium,hospital,or mental home,what ever,misuse of booze or drugs can do it to you,trust your body,yours like mine is tellin you somthin,i got ratted on at work,somone smelled alchohol on me and reported it,over the years of mis use in my case,stress,i didnt hadle it well anymore,my job,i couldnt function at t very well,didnt really want to be around anyone no more,just wanted to be alone,i find here the idea is similer to AA,but not the title, buy just comin and talkin,litening,or just bein silent will help you,as far as the comment have an honest chat with the doctor most people dont tell there doctors about how much booze or drugs they actully use,always remember theres a few classes of drinkers,so called normals,alchohol abusers, and alchoholics,what happened to me could happen to ant one,you sound like a great guy,just keep comin here and youll do great gyco

[cuckoosnest83]

Nurby, thank you for sharing your story. You are still very young and while I believe you can slow down or reverse the effects of alcohol you can only do so by not drinking. Abstaining for one or two nights won't do it. Please, please do not waste anymore of your precious life on this drug. I'm glad you have a drs appointment next week. Also, as far as beating yourself up when you do drink too much, serves no useful purpose. Self-talk is the most important.

[Nurby]

Thanks again. I've made an appointment with my GP, but they couldn't fit me in until Friday. The wait is killing me. But I suppose the booze is probably killing me faster.

I went to a wedding on Friday night and got terribly drunk. Apparently I was "ok" (according to friends) by the time I left about midnight, but hey I don't remember that, nor do I remember the following 3 hours I spent doing shots and drinking beer with an old friend after.

So Saturday was spent AF as I had one of the worst hangovers in memory. I went to a festival yesterday and avoided the bar until fairly late in the day when a friend suggested we have a cold beer. I had 2 and went home, but then I had 3 more once I got home.

Bring on Friday so I can find out what the hell this pain on my right side is. I'm so afraid of being told I must stop and not being able to.

[akgirl]

Hi Nurby and welcome!

I am new here and am amazed by the support. Keep reaching out

[aylalarry]

My first post to the site. I am 50 years old and have a problem with drinking. I need to find a way out and I believe this is it. I have read the book twice, made my dr. appt, ordered the CD's and supplements told a friend and here is the biggy...told my husband. I am very very hopeful to be able to drink with moderation but am willing to abstain if I need to. I am concerned about alcohol withdrawal symptoms. How bad are they ??? Can you do anything to lessen them??? Is it hard to discern the effects of Topa vs the withdrawal ??? Should I prepare but trying to cut back now before I start the program??? Thanks for " listening " I look forward to my time with all of you

[Seacailin]

Hello and Welcome Aylalarry
Sounds like to are strapping on your armour, and are ready for the fight. Good for you. Withdrawal is different for everyone. For people like me, with a serious physical dependence on alcohol, detox can be dangerous. I had to see a doctor and get Ativan, which is a benzodiazepine. I did detox at home, but I had to take the medication for 4-5 days, then I tapered off. It is good that u were able to share your struggle with those close to you. It really is helpful if u can get support from your loved ones. Believe me, No one in my family wants me drinking.lol. I wish u well as you begin this wonderful, life-saving journey. Stick around. I look forward to your future posts.

[iAmBecoming]

How did it go with the doc Nurby?

[Nurby]

Originally Posted by iAmBecoming

How did it go with the doc Nurby?

I have to say, I'm pretty happy. Seems my liver appreciates the cutting back I have been doing. My gamma GT is 97 (down from 267), ALT 92 (down from 200), AST 50 (down from 78) and my cholesterol is 5.9 (down from 6.8) My blood pressure is also less. The doctor said if I keep up the better diet, less booze and exercise I should be back to perfect liver function within 12 months.