fishman10

Hi just joined the blog and been reading a lot of great info! I was recently sober for 4 months -- felt terrific! I also used up my year end health care savings for a colonoscopy, heart scan and physical -- all was great and B.P was lower than it ever has (was typically borderline hypertension). Unfortunately, my father passed unexpectedly just before Christmas -- guess what happened? RELAPSE! As I have researched/read these things can quickly go sour with a relapse. I had my last drink 72 hours ago (Friday, 1/24/14) -- I woke up Saturday morning not with pain, but a sensation and some sensitivity to the touch under my right rib cage. I feel fine with no fever, jaundice, appetite is good and energy level good (likely because of no drinking)...the only thing I have experienced is diarhea for a couple days which is improving and light colored stools. I am leaving on a trip in the morning and feel fine minus slight discomfort to the touch under my rib cage. I am thinking my liver is angry and needs a break -- FOR GOOD by the way. Am I off base in monitoring closely any changes and hope for improvement upon my return from my weeklong trip then going to the dr.? I know there aren't a lot of dr's out there, but these posts have scared me in a good way, but I simply can't go to the dr. immediately...thoughts?

least

Well if you can't get to the doctor right away just go when you're able. And if you get worse, go to the ER. Take care of yourself.

Dee74

Hi and welcome Fishman

It's probably a good bet to blame your return to the booze, but for definite answers you really need to see your Dr.

any chance you can see one on your trip?

D