Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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Originally Posted by TrixMixer 
Hi Blueman,
I was amazed when I read your post! My husban has been on High Blood pressure meds for years but has been having continueing problems with LOW BP.
He also monitors his BP at home and when he feels faint or dizzy I can always tell and get behind him in case he falls. He BP registers at 64/45 at times. It is the medication we believe and he has an appointment at the end of this month.
I am the alcoholic in recovery, but I always felt he liked his alcohol too much. He has 2 very large staight drinks every night. They say Alcohol is one of the major contributors to high blood pressure. His doctors tweek his meds but other than that they say he is fine.
I am going with him this time, because this cannot continue and he does not seem to push the doctors. He may need a Kidney test also, who knows.
Telling you all of this--Blah, Blah, Blah--because I know the fear you and (if married) your spouse must feel. With you at this point I would say you are bound to have some significant fluctuations through withdrawal.
Like others have said just take it easy until the 24th, then make sure you leave your doctors office with an answer that satisfies you, even if it means testing your kidney's. My husband is 71 and I am 61. Getting old just SUCKS even if your not trying to quit alcohol.
Stay here with us until you find your ansers. Congrats on seeking sobriety, we are here for your support.
Sincerely,
TrixMixer
I was amazed when I read your post! My husban has been on High Blood pressure meds for years but has been having continueing problems with LOW BP.
He also monitors his BP at home and when he feels faint or dizzy I can always tell and get behind him in case he falls. He BP registers at 64/45 at times. It is the medication we believe and he has an appointment at the end of this month.
I am the alcoholic in recovery, but I always felt he liked his alcohol too much. He has 2 very large staight drinks every night. They say Alcohol is one of the major contributors to high blood pressure. His doctors tweek his meds but other than that they say he is fine.
I am going with him this time, because this cannot continue and he does not seem to push the doctors. He may need a Kidney test also, who knows.
Telling you all of this--Blah, Blah, Blah--because I know the fear you and (if married) your spouse must feel. With you at this point I would say you are bound to have some significant fluctuations through withdrawal.
Like others have said just take it easy until the 24th, then make sure you leave your doctors office with an answer that satisfies you, even if it means testing your kidney's. My husband is 71 and I am 61. Getting old just SUCKS even if your not trying to quit alcohol.
Stay here with us until you find your ansers. Congrats on seeking sobriety, we are here for your support.
Sincerely,
TrixMixer
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Ah, the old wine trick. I read once that red wine is healthy for you. Also, now that I am committed to drinking a healthy quantity, I will drink a better quality wine. (opens wine) Oh, I remember that wine goes bad quickly once opened. It would be a shame to let this good wine go to waste. (finishes bottle, repeats next day)
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Originally Posted by jazzfish
Ah, the old wine trick. I read once that red wine is healthy for you. Also, now that I am committed to drinking a healthy quantity, I will drink a better quality wine. (opens wine) Oh, I remember that wine goes bad quickly once opened. It would be a shame to let this good wine go to waste. (finishes bottle, repeats next day)
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I used to drink a lot of red wine...
I used to consider myself a connoisseur but connoisseurs do not drink red wine as quickly as I used to drink it...or as much... or as frequently
We won't miss having a few glasses by the fire place after we have a few weeks of alcohol and hangover-free calm under our belts...
We will look into that fire and feel more relaxed without the wine...slower pulse, lower blood pressure, deeper breathing, clearer thoughts...more contentment
Love the Les Paul goldtop btw!
I used to consider myself a connoisseur but connoisseurs do not drink red wine as quickly as I used to drink it...or as much... or as frequently
We won't miss having a few glasses by the fire place after we have a few weeks of alcohol and hangover-free calm under our belts...
We will look into that fire and feel more relaxed without the wine...slower pulse, lower blood pressure, deeper breathing, clearer thoughts...more contentment
Love the Les Paul goldtop btw!
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Originally Posted by brazzaville
I used to drink a lot of red wine...
I used to consider myself a connoisseur but connoisseurs do not drink red wine as quickly as I used to drink it...or as much... or as frequently
We won't miss having a few glasses by the fire place after we have a few weeks of alcohol and hangover-free calm under our belts...
We will look into that fire and feel more relaxed without the wine...slower pulse, lower blood pressure, deeper breathing, clearer thoughts...more contentment
Love the Les Paul goldtop btw!
I used to consider myself a connoisseur but connoisseurs do not drink red wine as quickly as I used to drink it...or as much... or as frequently
We won't miss having a few glasses by the fire place after we have a few weeks of alcohol and hangover-free calm under our belts...
We will look into that fire and feel more relaxed without the wine...slower pulse, lower blood pressure, deeper breathing, clearer thoughts...more contentment
Love the Les Paul goldtop btw!
Thanks for the compliment on the guitar. Took me a long while to save for that one. Oh, and yes, waking up with a clear mind and no hangover is a HUGE blessing.
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Bluesman--I am a writer--wine used to really help me create, or so I thought....until a few months of no drinking, and I reached an entirely different plane of creativity I cannot explain. I can't reach this level with alcohol in my life in any measure, just for the record (in other words, if I were someone who just had a couple of drinks a few times a week this level could not be reached-it wasn't just from being hungover, etc.)
I think there are parts of your brain that "wake up" from (at best) the complacency of alcohol--when one stops drinking for good.
I think there are parts of your brain that "wake up" from (at best) the complacency of alcohol--when one stops drinking for good.
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Originally Posted by WritingFromLife
Bluesman--I am a writer--wine used to really help me create, or so I thought....until a few months of no drinking, and I reached an entirely different plane of creativity I cannot explain. I can't reach this level with alcohol in my life in any measure, just for the record (in other words, if I were someone who just had a couple of drinks a few times a week this level could not be reached-it wasn't just from being hungover, etc.)
I think there are parts of your brain that "wake up" from (at best) the complacency of alcohol--when one stops drinking for good.
I think there are parts of your brain that "wake up" from (at best) the complacency of alcohol--when one stops drinking for good.
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Originally Posted by WritingFromLife
Maybe a second opinion? That stuff can really mess with you. Could be that it levels out in time. How frustrating for you!
I can't get a 2nd opinion till March! No docs are taking on any new patients - I took my meds this morning, and if I find I get too dizzy I will call him back and demand to know how to wean off this stuff - You can't just stop - These pressure pills are potent and they mess with your heart rate and rhythm as well
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Originally Posted by WritingFromLife
These darn hurdles. I'm so sorry, Blues. Hang in there best you can! Pulling for you.
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I play guitar and keyboards, and in my mind, making music and drinking beer/wine have always gone hand in hand...I'm not playing as much as I used to at the moment (I'm on day 29) but I'm listening to a lot of music and seem to be hearing it and remembering it more clearly than when I was drinking...also reading about jazz, blues etc...I'm sure I'll be back to playing when I'm good and ready - you too!
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Originally Posted by brazzaville
I play guitar and keyboards, and in my mind, making music and drinking beer/wine have always gone hand in hand...I'm not playing as much as I used to at the moment (I'm on day 29) but I'm listening to a lot of music and seem to be hearing it and remembering it more clearly than when I was drinking...also reading about jazz, blues etc...I'm sure I'll be back to playing when I'm good and ready - you too!
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Originally Posted by Bluesman1952
I guess I'll have to try meetings. I was never for meetings, but I don't want to go back to where I was a week ago. It is hell!
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Originally Posted by Sudz No More
Maybe you could try a personal therapist if you don't like the idea of a group? Anyone to talk to that can help keep things in perspective.
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