gvh62479

I'm on day 7 of sobriety, I don't have any withdrawals, and generally feel ok. Kinda thought about a drink a little bit last night but I just tried to stay occupied. I watched a movie and went to sleep without giving it a second thought. I guess I should feel happy about these things but I'm just so stressed, not about relapsing because I'm totally dedicated to recovery. I'm stressed about the fact that I have alcoholic hepatitis, and the more I read it about it the less I have hope. It's seems like the prognosis is not to promising. I Know in the early stages prognosis is good if drinking stops, but I know I'm not in the early stages because I was told by a specialist 10 years ago I had elevated enzymes and they thought I had hepatitis but I didn't but I do remember they said I had slight liver damage. At the time I was young and didn't give it much thought. At that time I didn't even know what alcohol hepatitis or really what hepatitis in general was. Now I'm putting two and two together and realizing I probably had this for 10+ years and didn't even know it. I'm assuming since then it has probably advanced significantly. When I originally went to the ER on Saturday I had hope that it was still in it's early stages and could be reversed, but now I remember that doctor visit long ago and I'm feeling very depressed and hopeless. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard. All I can think of is this stupid disease, especially since I have a dull pain in my liver that still won't go away. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about this disease, or has anyone on here had or have this disease? If so how did you cope and stay positive? Help!!!????

Komplex

GVH - I have no experience with liver disease. However, I wanted to say hello and congrats on 7 days. I have heard Time and again that the liver is an amazing organ and often heals when we do. Hang in there and stay sober. I will keep you and your health in my thoughts tonight! You can do this, and hopefully good results will follow!

TheToddman

GVH-I can't really speak to alcoholic hepatitis but will echo what Komplex said about the liver's ability to regenerate. I know that I've hit mine *really* hard over the past few years and am on the rebound, albeit slowly.

Nobody here can advise on your specific situation...only your doc can. Are you seeing them soon? Keep us posted.

Welcome. This is a great community of people who've dealt with addiction and alcoholism and who will support you. Stay connected --the 24 hour recovery connection is a great place to start by the way.

Best!

gvh62479

Yes my doctor just brushes thing off, apparently I've had elevated liver function come up in my blood work for sometime and my doc never bothered to tell me about. I found this out from his nurse. The only reason I found out about this was by going to the ER Saturday. I even told my doctor about having it and he brushed it off like it was no big deal. I found that disheartening considering how serious this disease is. Anyway I'm going to see a specialist Thursday. I wasn't really asking for advice as far as medically. Just asking on the emotional aspect of it. Was wondering if anyone has dealt with this and how they kept a positive outlook, or what helped them get through it. Thanks for your encouragment though, sometimes I just need that. I really don't have any friends to talk to and no family in the state, so I get lonely and my thoughts run wild and get the best of me 😪

TYG2

I have had two friends diagnosed with fatty liver. Didn't stop them. I understand you are dwelling on worse case scenario and probably will until seeing the Specialist on Thursday. I had liver pain when I decided to quit on Dec 26th. I'm putting off getting my blood work done out of fear. I found this site and everyone is supportive. Please don't allow dark imaginings to rule the next two days. Congratulations for quitting!! We're here for you. I pray for you. Hopefully someone on here can relate.

Dee74

Hi gvh62479

what you really need to do is first stop drinking,. stop looking at Dr Google and then face that fear and go get yourself checked out.

I felt for sure with the amount I drank and the length of years my liver was about to explode any days...but it turned out my liver was fine.

You may fine the same, or at least find that any damage is reversible.

Not finding out could be the excuse your inner addict is looking for in order to drink some more.

D

gvh62479

I have quit. In no way shape or form do I want to go back to drinking. My liver is damaged, I am not fine. I was told if I continue drinking I will die soon. I'm not going to do that to my kids, if I have a choice. I'm going to prolong my life as long as possible. Im just scared, about not being able to reverse the damage, but I'm the one who made the appointment to go to a different doctor, like I said my appointment is Thursday. So I am indeed facing my fears, I have to know. I just pray it's not to late.

gvh62479

Thanks, fatty liver is far less sever then Chronic AH. It's 100 Percent reversible and doesn't cause Any damage. I wouldn't be stressed at all if that was my case. But I did this to myself so I have to stand up and be a big girl..no more venting!

TYG2

I know fatty liver is reversible and so is Hep. You don't know yet until the appt from what I gather in your post. I was just saying that YOU had the brains to quit. They (fatty liver) didn't!
And me liver pain for a week 37 days ago...still haven't had my blood work done. YOU ARE facing it. YOU quit.
I quit but I'm chicken to know the damage. Please post back. We're here for you!

Anna

I'm sorry that you are going through this stress. The only thing to do now is to stop drinking. I know it's hard, but try to not let your mind run away with you.

Dee74

Sorry I misread - congrats on day 7.
Thats a terrific start for sure

We're all behind you gvh62479

All the best for Thursday - let us know how you get on.

D

DarklingSong

Hope you are doing ok gvh?