Worried
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Worried
Hello all and thank you for having me. I'm in need of some emotional support right now. I'm 26 and think I may have some liver issues.
This past year I was suffering from a whole host of issues which included insomnia, brain fog, lethargy, mild jaundice, intense bloating, chest pains, and severe itchiness. I wasn't drinking and was eating well and exercising. No matter how much I tended to my health I couldn't seem to shake my ailments. I finally figured out that I have celiac's disease and my body was attacking my thyroid and liver and probably more. After removing gluten from my diet 2 months ago my health MARKEDLY improved. Fast forward to the 4th of July, I had a night of semi-heavy drinking. Semi-heavy meaning 6-7 drinks. I had not had alcohol for six months prior. The next day my feet and face were puffy and swollen and my sides hurt. It's been about ten days and I'm feeling better but still have a little discomfort. I've never been an intense drinker, not like the craziness I read about on these forums. I'm concerned that 26 years of cumulative damage from undiagnosed celiac's along with moderate drinking has intensified the harmful effects on my liver.
What I'm interested in are people's experiences. I'm not an alcoholic, I don't crave it at all and can go easily throughout the rest of my life without it. I just want to know if there are any people out there who have experienced this and have been ok after complete abstention from alcohol or if I am looking to have problems in the future.
I'm getting better but is a week and a half too early to tell?
Also If people could link me to threads that may be relevant to my concerns. I know people bookmark their favorite ones and I'm hoping you can share. I need some optimism right now; honesty as well.
I don't have medical insurance for another 45 days and can't see a doctor until then. I know medical advice can't be given, but experiences and testimonials are just as valuable for me.
Thanks again and best of luck to you in recovery from everything that ails.
This past year I was suffering from a whole host of issues which included insomnia, brain fog, lethargy, mild jaundice, intense bloating, chest pains, and severe itchiness. I wasn't drinking and was eating well and exercising. No matter how much I tended to my health I couldn't seem to shake my ailments. I finally figured out that I have celiac's disease and my body was attacking my thyroid and liver and probably more. After removing gluten from my diet 2 months ago my health MARKEDLY improved. Fast forward to the 4th of July, I had a night of semi-heavy drinking. Semi-heavy meaning 6-7 drinks. I had not had alcohol for six months prior. The next day my feet and face were puffy and swollen and my sides hurt. It's been about ten days and I'm feeling better but still have a little discomfort. I've never been an intense drinker, not like the craziness I read about on these forums. I'm concerned that 26 years of cumulative damage from undiagnosed celiac's along with moderate drinking has intensified the harmful effects on my liver.
What I'm interested in are people's experiences. I'm not an alcoholic, I don't crave it at all and can go easily throughout the rest of my life without it. I just want to know if there are any people out there who have experienced this and have been ok after complete abstention from alcohol or if I am looking to have problems in the future.
I'm getting better but is a week and a half too early to tell?
Also If people could link me to threads that may be relevant to my concerns. I know people bookmark their favorite ones and I'm hoping you can share. I need some optimism right now; honesty as well.
I don't have medical insurance for another 45 days and can't see a doctor until then. I know medical advice can't be given, but experiences and testimonials are just as valuable for me.
Thanks again and best of luck to you in recovery from everything that ails.
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Hi,
As you said, we can't give medical advice and you really need to talk to a dr about your concerns. If you don't have insurance for another 45 days, it might be worth paying for a drs visit to answer some of your questions.
I hope you feel better.
As you said, we can't give medical advice and you really need to talk to a dr about your concerns. If you don't have insurance for another 45 days, it might be worth paying for a drs visit to answer some of your questions.
I hope you feel better.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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This is not "medical advice", just some info you may not know.
If you have a gluten intollerance you need to watch what kind of alcoholic product you consume. A lot of beers contain gluten and various other wheat byproducts.
If you have a gluten intollerance you need to watch what kind of alcoholic product you consume. A lot of beers contain gluten and various other wheat byproducts.
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I took my blood test and got the book "Eat Right for your Type", I found out I am a type B, and I shouldn't eat wheat, that was approx a year 1/2 ago.
Last night, at my Healing group, we where talking about the wheat thing, and they told me I should not eat gluten.
I have never even thought to look up wine and beer with gluten or wheat or anything like that! Thanks for this post!
I am 6 months into sobriety, and it is amazing how one post can change or expand my thought processes.
I have never just drank one night in 6 months, I drank every night! So I can't relate. I have never been diagnosed with Celiac, so I can't relate.
However, I am going to start researching, because that is just what I do!!
Last night, at my Healing group, we where talking about the wheat thing, and they told me I should not eat gluten.
I have never even thought to look up wine and beer with gluten or wheat or anything like that! Thanks for this post!
I am 6 months into sobriety, and it is amazing how one post can change or expand my thought processes.
I have never just drank one night in 6 months, I drank every night! So I can't relate. I have never been diagnosed with Celiac, so I can't relate.
However, I am going to start researching, because that is just what I do!!
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The best thing you can do for your liver is not drink anymore 
The second best thing you can do (and the best for your peace of mind) is see a Dr - I think it's probably worth the money TEC.
Welcome to SR
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The second best thing you can do (and the best for your peace of mind) is see a Dr - I think it's probably worth the money TEC.
Welcome to SR
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