Alcohol hepatitis?

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Originally Posted by felly79

Hello all,

About three months ago I was sick for a week with a swollen liver and pancreas and the doctor said that I could never have alcohol again or I would end up in the emergency room or worse. But a nurse who saw me said that I would have to cut back and start drinking around people and not by myself. WHo is right here? I haven't had a drink since I was sick because I am scared that as soon as I take a sip the pain will start up again but it is ridiculous that I can't have another drink ever! But it is a good time to quit since I went through withdrawl while I was sick so it wasn't as bad as it could have been. My main question though is if I have permanent liver damage now that will shorten my life? Thanks.

It's funny you should post this at this time. My daughter in laws' sister is in St. Lukes medical center as we speak, hooked up to life support because her pancreas shut down last Wednesday, causing pains in her stomach which sent her to emergency. Her kidneys failed her in the emergency room and she was flown from Kenosha Wisconsin up to Milwaukee. This drinking is nothing to mess around with, when signs start showing up like what you've described. If I were you, I'd listen to the doctor, unless of course alcohol is more important to you than your life. As far as your liver is concerned, I don't know anyone here to can answer your question with any accuracy.