Need some help....looking for answers
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Need some help....looking for answers
Hi everyone. I found this site a few months back because I had an alcohol problem. I was an everyday drinker and I was probably knocking back 20-25 beers a day at times even more. I was finally able to quit back in November until about the end of December but then I had a relapse. I started drinking again in January at an even higher rate than before. I finally realized AGAIN that I needed help and I was extremely nervous about the withdrawal symptoms so I went to detox at my local hospital. I was released last night and am back at home with my family and I have a couple of questions.
First of all since I've gotten home I have been extremely extremely fatigued. I also feel almost like a walking zombie. Did anyone else experience this?
Did anyone else here decide to go into detox? If so do you remember if your liver enzymes were elevated? The nurses said they weren't critically high but they were high and I'm very nervous I've permanantly screwed my liver (and I'm only 20 years old).
Also are there any vitamins, supplements, etc that you or your doctor told would be beneficial to your liver health?
Did anyone else while they were drinking heavily get pains in there right dull pains or pressure in there right abdomin in the area of their liver?
I have an appointment with my primary doctor tomorrow and I'll be having another liver function blood test performed after a month of being away from drinking so I'm praying they drop off.
If you have anymore information you could relay it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
First of all since I've gotten home I have been extremely extremely fatigued. I also feel almost like a walking zombie. Did anyone else experience this?
Did anyone else here decide to go into detox? If so do you remember if your liver enzymes were elevated? The nurses said they weren't critically high but they were high and I'm very nervous I've permanantly screwed my liver (and I'm only 20 years old).
Also are there any vitamins, supplements, etc that you or your doctor told would be beneficial to your liver health?
Did anyone else while they were drinking heavily get pains in there right dull pains or pressure in there right abdomin in the area of their liver?
I have an appointment with my primary doctor tomorrow and I'll be having another liver function blood test performed after a month of being away from drinking so I'm praying they drop off.
If you have anymore information you could relay it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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Welcome back to SR....
Are you aware of PAWS?
Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center
That might give you some answers
You are doing all the safe things
your de toxed with supervision and
your seeing your doctor for more tests.
Be sure and ask your doctor about supplements.
I do take a daily multi-viatamin ...but it has
nothing to do with a specific problem.
Congratulations on your progress....
Are you aware of PAWS?
Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center
That might give you some answers
You are doing all the safe things
your de toxed with supervision and
your seeing your doctor for more tests.
Be sure and ask your doctor about supplements.
I do take a daily multi-viatamin ...but it has
nothing to do with a specific problem.
Congratulations on your progress....
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Zandre stick around this forum. It really helps. No matter how screwed up your life becomes it is nice to know other people who are going through what you are going through, and things do get better.
Fatigue is very normal when quitting alcohol. One of the problems I had was I was low on B vitamins. The body needs B vitamins to process food properly and gives a person the energy they need. B vitamins are stored in the liver so it is not a complete shock that people who abuse alcohol could become deficient in B vitamins. Just talk to your doctor about it. Not feeling fatigue is really going to be a matter of eventually living a healthier life style, such as no alcohol, plenty of sleep and eating healthy.
I did have some unpleasant pain in my liver, but it went a way after I gave up to alcohol. I would recommend "The Recovery Book". It talks about the emotions people go through as they give up alcohol and just how to deal with life.
You will get through this.
Fatigue is very normal when quitting alcohol. One of the problems I had was I was low on B vitamins. The body needs B vitamins to process food properly and gives a person the energy they need. B vitamins are stored in the liver so it is not a complete shock that people who abuse alcohol could become deficient in B vitamins. Just talk to your doctor about it. Not feeling fatigue is really going to be a matter of eventually living a healthier life style, such as no alcohol, plenty of sleep and eating healthy.
I did have some unpleasant pain in my liver, but it went a way after I gave up to alcohol. I would recommend "The Recovery Book". It talks about the emotions people go through as they give up alcohol and just how to deal with life.
You will get through this.
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Originally Posted by stillsober27 
Zandre stick around this forum. It really helps. No matter how screwed up your life becomes it is nice to know other people who are going through what you are going through, and things do get better.
Fatigue is very normal when quitting alcohol. One of the problems I had was I was low on B vitamins. The body needs B vitamins to process food properly and gives a person the energy they need. B vitamins are stored in the liver so it is not a complete shock that people who abuse alcohol could become deficient in B vitamins. Just talk to your doctor about it. Not feeling fatigue is really going to be a matter of eventually living a healthier life style, such as no alcohol, plenty of sleep and eating healthy.
I did have some unpleasant pain in my liver, but it went a way after I gave up to alcohol. I would recommend "The Recovery Book". It talks about the emotions people go through as they give up alcohol and just how to deal with life.
You will get through this.
Fatigue is very normal when quitting alcohol. One of the problems I had was I was low on B vitamins. The body needs B vitamins to process food properly and gives a person the energy they need. B vitamins are stored in the liver so it is not a complete shock that people who abuse alcohol could become deficient in B vitamins. Just talk to your doctor about it. Not feeling fatigue is really going to be a matter of eventually living a healthier life style, such as no alcohol, plenty of sleep and eating healthy.
I did have some unpleasant pain in my liver, but it went a way after I gave up to alcohol. I would recommend "The Recovery Book". It talks about the emotions people go through as they give up alcohol and just how to deal with life.
You will get through this.
I also have some good news. I went and saw my doctor today and he couldn't have been any nicer. He was firm with me but did it with care. He is almost assured my enzymes are high due to the crazy amount of alcohol I was consuming and believes as long as I stay clean and sober they will return to normal levels. I'm having another LFT blood test in a month so hope all goes well.
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Just another question for some of you that had pains in the region of your liver. I've been sober since Monday and tonight basically about 10 minutes ago I had some of the worst pain I've ever had. It seems to be subsiding but it has me freaked out. I did get a little worked up right before it happened but damn am I scared. I know most of you drank much longer than me but unfortunately, and I hadn't mentioned this earlier, I drank while I had Mono which, if anyone doesn't know causes mild hepatitis and can screw you if you drink. I really think I screwed up.
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I officially have ONE WEEK of sobriety! I know I still have a long road ahead of me but I'm still proud of myself. I've even had alcohol staring me right in the face on a couple of occasions this first week and I haven't even been tempted. I'm sure I will be eventually but I'm proud of my progress. The liver pains seem to be subsiding a little more each day. I still am getting a little bit today but hopefully in the next couple of days they will completely stop.
I also had a job interview today and I think it went really well. I'm hoping to hear back from them later this week with good news because I could really use something to help take up my time and heck who doesn't want to make a little extra cash that I won't go blow on alcohol.
Anyways thanks for all the support again...
Zack
I also had a job interview today and I think it went really well. I'm hoping to hear back from them later this week with good news because I could really use something to help take up my time and heck who doesn't want to make a little extra cash that I won't go blow on alcohol.
Anyways thanks for all the support again...
Zack
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