Concerned about the damage I've done.
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Concerned about the damage I've done.
I'm not sure what category I fit in as far as an alcoholic but I'm positive I can't be around it without drinking everything in site. I've been like this since I started going to the bars after my mother passed away from Cancer. I was 22 then and I'm 36 now. Thankfully I only go to the bar two times per week. I'm fighting like hell though to quit going since I know that is my trigger. I quit the pool league I'm in last week and have been running 2 miles a day since to try and keep my mind off it. So far it's working but I can't help to think the damage I've done to my liver in specific. I definitely feel a little bit of discomfort where my liver is. Nothing serious but enough to scare the heck out of me as I know how important this organ is. I joined this site to hopefully get a better understanding of my addiction and how to keep from ever drinking another drop. I have too much to live for. My last drinking binge was last Saturday. I think I drank like 6 beers but in a short time frame before coming home and throwing up. Yea, not the kind of life I want to live. I'm just praying this inflammation goes down in my liver soon b/c it's scaring the hell out of me. I've tried finding useful information on detoxing my liver and kidneys and going to try a few things I read. Goal one, no alcohol at all. If anyone has any good links or advice though on the best way to cleanse my liver in a healthy way please share. I know the basics as far as plenty of water, rest, healthy foods, and some apple cider vinegar recipe. I don't know if I could stomach that vinegar but I'm willing to try anything.
Thanks for listening,
Shawn Hart
Thanks for listening,
Shawn Hart
Hi Shawn,
Welcome to our community. I am so glad that you found us. Coming here and posting is a huge step. You will find lots of support and encouragement here. You are not alone. Browse through the forums, there is much information here and please continue to post.
Welcome to our community. I am so glad that you found us. Coming here and posting is a huge step. You will find lots of support and encouragement here. You are not alone. Browse through the forums, there is much information here and please continue to post.
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Welcome to SR. I know when I was actively drinking I was very paranoid about what I was doing to my body. I knew I drank way too much whenever I chose to pick up.
Have you thought about going to see a doctor about your concerns? As you know the best thing is to not drink at all. The body is pretty amazing with the whole healing process. It might be worth getting checked out if its stressing you that much.
Take care.
Have you thought about going to see a doctor about your concerns? As you know the best thing is to not drink at all. The body is pretty amazing with the whole healing process. It might be worth getting checked out if its stressing you that much.
Take care.
Careful with the AC vinegar. That stuff's acidic enough to tear through enamel which, unlike liver, doesn't regenerate!
Congratulations on getting here. I fully endorse MIRecovery's plan.
I did want to throw a possibility out there: If you're insured and really worried, just ask your GP to order a full blood panel. You're old enough that asking for a full panel with cholesterol won't raise any red flags about drinking (assuming you don't want to disclose your drinking history to your treating physician b/c of the insurance implications), but any problems with your liver should show up. (I forget on which indicators, but with a little google magic you could find that information.) If you do have abnormal readings, you can proceed from there and make any disclosures you need. If you have normal readings, you can have one less thing to worry about.
Congratulations on getting here. I fully endorse MIRecovery's plan.
I did want to throw a possibility out there: If you're insured and really worried, just ask your GP to order a full blood panel. You're old enough that asking for a full panel with cholesterol won't raise any red flags about drinking (assuming you don't want to disclose your drinking history to your treating physician b/c of the insurance implications), but any problems with your liver should show up. (I forget on which indicators, but with a little google magic you could find that information.) If you do have abnormal readings, you can proceed from there and make any disclosures you need. If you have normal readings, you can have one less thing to worry about.
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Sound advice. My plan is to continue exercising daily and trying to eat the best I can for at least a few weeks. It's only been 5 days and it's sad to say but I haven't gone a week without drinking for ten years The weird thing is if I'm not around it I don't really crave it too much. I make a rule to never buy beer and bring it to the house. I'd drink the entire case no doubt. It's gonna be hard to stay out of the bar though. I love the social aspect, shooting pool, and the beer of course I've already tried the "oh I'll go and just hang out and not drink" yea right. That has never worked. Anyhow, I'll give it a few months of living a healthy lifestyle and hope my liver shows improvement. If not I'll make the dreaded visit to the physician Thank you for your advice. I'll also refrain from the apple cider vinegar I like my teeth just the way they are.
I'm not sure what category I fit in as far as an alcoholic but I'm positive I can't be around it without drinking everything in site. I've been like this since I started going to the bars after my mother passed away from Cancer. I was 22 then and I'm 36 now. Thankfully I only go to the bar two times per week. I'm fighting like hell though to quit going since I know that is my trigger. I quit the pool league I'm in last week and have been running 2 miles a day since to try and keep my mind off it. So far it's working but I can't help to think the damage I've done to my liver in specific. I definitely feel a little bit of discomfort where my liver is. Nothing serious but enough to scare the heck out of me as I know how important this organ is. I joined this site to hopefully get a better understanding of my addiction and how to keep from ever drinking another drop. I have too much to live for. My last drinking binge was last Saturday. I think I drank like 6 beers but in a short time frame before coming home and throwing up. Yea, not the kind of life I want to live. I'm just praying this inflammation goes down in my liver soon b/c it's scaring the hell out of me. I've tried finding useful information on detoxing my liver and kidneys and going to try a few things I read. Goal one, no alcohol at all. If anyone has any good links or advice though on the best way to cleanse my liver in a healthy way please share. I know the basics as far as plenty of water, rest, healthy foods, and some apple cider vinegar recipe. I don't know if I could stomach that vinegar but I'm willing to try anything.
Thanks for listening,
Shawn Hart
Thanks for listening,
Shawn Hart
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Of course you should see a doctor if you have symptoms of liver problems and just for peace of mind.
I'm not a doctor, so grain of salt, but I would be surprised if anyone suffered major liver damage by drinking from 22 to 36, twice per week about 6 beers per binge. That is relatively little and under most government weekly recommendations.
I'm not a doctor, so grain of salt, but I would be surprised if anyone suffered major liver damage by drinking from 22 to 36, twice per week about 6 beers per binge. That is relatively little and under most government weekly recommendations.
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