LittleMama11

My husband drank for years on and off and then in the last 2 years he drank everyday and would binge drink to the point he was drinking one one or two gallon jug of vodka a day sometimes two days so I gave him hell and he has stopped about a week ago and for the first three days he could not even keep water down all day and night that's all he did was vomit now he can keep some fluid down but no food every time he eats within 30 min he vomits it back up he is shaking vary bad, cold sweats headaches and even at 32 he pooped in his pants while a sleep and he has had the runs he has been taking Valium and methadone in small doses but it just helps him sleep and stop shaking for a little but as soon as he wakes up he is vomiting all over is this normal or no and he hates doctors and hospitals so unless he is near death or i force him he wont get help he thinks that he can do this all by his self well with my help of course but within a week he has broken down three times and drank stating that he knew that it would make it all stop when all it did was make him worse what do i do need advice vary upset and frustrated and to top it off his own family wont help me cause of what he has done :wtf2 it's good that my family is great but they haven't been through this and I have never drank in my life so i do not understand this at all all advice welcome and needed. Thanks vary much in advance for info seeking relief.

Dee74

I'm sorry LittleMama but we can't give medical advice here.

Even if we did, I don't think I can stress this enough - the best place for anyone who's been throwing up for a week and not in full control of their bowels, fast pulse, shakes etc is with a doctor, ASAP.

I hope he sees sense or you decide to force him as soon as possible.

If you have any urgent concerns call 911.

D

tanyapmc

I think you should MAKE him go to the hospital. It doesn't sound like he could put up much of a fight right now. Alcohol detox can be deadly. Please get him the help he needs.

And welcome to SR.

hughs dad

sounds to me this might be "near death". THe hospital can help with these symptoms. He sounds very sick and it would seem to me that it's dangerous to not take him. Best of luck!

Wolfchild

Welcome to the Sober Recovery community.

This situation is best handled by medical professionals.
Good luck & i hope everything works out for the best.

shaun00

Some suffer horrific symtoms if they stop drinking abrupty..
it really is a bad idea to continue without medical supervision/care.

It is very dangerous to take the medication your desribed and drink alcohol at the same time..

can you get to the docs?...........

c49

Honestly 911.

If you lose him you will wish you did more. 911 is for emergency and it sounds like you have one.

Good Luck!

hughs dad

Littlemamma... please re-read your post. If that is not grounds to go to the hospital, what is? Really think about. The alcoholic shaking from withdrawl and vomiting probably doesn't have the best grip on reality. Why are you letting him make the decision? He's not of mental capacity to do so? The only reason he doesn't want to go to the dr. is because he's scared. Fear, fear, and more fear. I'm no expert, but he appears to be in desperate need of professional help.

I wish you guys the best.

dasha

Is Vodka that cheap in the U,S that you can afford to drink 2 gallon a day and not work?
as for the poor chap himself.. i guess if he has all his marbles about him, ie sanity he can
choose to stay put an do his turkey at home..., but sounds like your at your wits and
cant cope? which case can you call in some home visit health assistance, like flyin doc
that can call in and check him out? wish i could be more help.good luck.

justanothrdrunk

Do a little research on delirium tremens (technical term for acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms).

Detoxing from alcohol can be fatal - seriously.

wanttolive

Id call 911. I've detoxed before from alot of alcohol but never that bad. He needs help.

dasha

Funnily enough happened to a pal of mine in my car whilst i was driving!!!! and it did
scare the life out of me, and i rushed him to the docs, he bit his tongue and was bleeding
from the mouth! white and shaking profusely... The doctor gave him a jab ..And he was
fired into an ambulance taken to the ozzy and kept in for a week... He hated being there
and signed himself out, yes sure you can die with alcohol withdrawals, in home in hospital
on a beach, it doesent really matter where... the point was makin if a person is happy to
stay at home go throgh the dts,its free choice, theres always a lot of people who think
they know whats best for everyone else, human instinct is a basic lawyer million yrs
born and raised, great beleiver in following that... No offence to anybody but theres
always so many do gooders, tryin to control the lives of others! thinkin they know whats
best.... Thats my opinion.

hughs dad

Dasha, have you read her post? This isn't a case of he's got a belly ache and some night sweats. It sounds pretty serious. I mean, if you don't go to the hospital with his symptoms, when do you? I mean, what if your arm hurts, your chest is tight, you have shortness of breathe, and your sweating? Should you just go back to bed or are yo having a heart attack. Also, why would anyone trust a man who drink gallons of vodka per day to make "sound medical decsions"... It doesn't sound like her husband is in any shape to be making decision regarding his own health. To me, it's simple, he's sick and seeing a dr. is not a bad idea. If not now, then when?

suki44883

People DIE from alcohol withdrawal. No one is trying to be a do gooder and no one is trying to control anyone elses life; she came here asking for advice and several people who know what they are talking about advised her to get him to a hospital.

dasha

no offence intended....is right.

Steven35

I've had some bad binges, especially in my mid-twenties, where I drank morning, noon, and night for up to 14 days straight.. Then I would get sick and have to detox because I couldn't swallow anymore alcohol without puking anyway. But even then, the vomiting would stop and I would start developing a bit of an appetite within the first 24-48 hrs.. The anxiety and emotional upheavel lasted a lot longer, but the vomiting always was the first to improve after I stopped all alcohol consumption. If he's been vomiting for more than 2 days straight he needs to see a doctor. Dehydration can be fatal just as the DT's can.. Could you have an ambulance come and take him to a hospital or care facility? It's not really a good idea to be messing with medications like Valium or methadone while in his physical condition and with no medical supervision.

CarolD

Thanks everyone.....

I do hope LM and her husband are
seeking medical assistance and she
will return to share with us....

She has not checked back since she posted.

elinholloway

I think you should take him to a specialist doctor. What can I help? Doctor will help you.
So, please take him to a doctor. And try to tell him that excess drinking is not good for health.
Thanks

Groucho

This. That sounds like an incredibly severe detox to me. Good luck to you both.

dasha

I actually thought this was a wind up! from the onset! dont know why... Clearly if not a
serious matter and i hope the chap comes through this an is ok.. Today is the 3rd morn
free of drink... And im so Angry its unreal anything and everything is bugging the c###
out of me, drinkin coffee one after the other... have a day off work,just as well, my
marriage is on the verge of breakdown!!! no love lost there, think i may of been scammed
for a 500$ Purchase thats gone pear shaped? on top of that jackin the drink... But all
said and done not really physically goin through too much greif!!!, like this chap in
question, mentally speakin feel like im crackin... but gotta keep tellin myself the storm
before the calm.... Have a nice day, no pain no gain,HA HA.oh and i also beleive
sympathy is in the dictionary under the word s##t. good day.