AJ1984

So I'm pretty certain I'm going to need to go to a detox center for withdrawl, as it's only been a day or two since my last drink (and 3 days since my last heavy binge) and I'm already experiencing sweat of the hands and feet, nausea, diarhea, sleeping problems, and anxiety. I can't tell if I'm going to go into the real bad withdrawl, but I'd rather not if i can avoid it obviously. Problem is, is there is only one hospital in my area that does it, and the person that turned me into a heavy drinker in the first place works there! I'm on exceedingly hostile terms with him for the way he treated me (once my best friend turned backstabber) so I'd do essentially anything to avoid seeing him, especially in that setting. So I guess does anyone have any advice on this? I know it's a strange scenario, but I want help, just not at the risk of running into that individual.

suki44883

Check your PM message box, AJ.

Hevyn

Hi AJ - couldn't you just go to your regular dr. to get checked out? I ran into trouble with my blood pressure spiking way out of control, so it's good you're concerned. Congratulations on your decision to do this, though!

AJ1984

Yeah I tried that once, and she wanted to just send me to a psychiatrist, but I like the moron that I am ignored the advice and was drinking again. This time I think I need actual detox though, and I'm just hoping to find a place that can do it that isn't the hospital where that ex-friend works.

joboo

Hang in there. Drink a ton of water and please go to the ER regardless of any affiliation with whomever. You take care of you first. I'm blurting out advice that I need to give to myself, but its true. Best of luck.

laurie6781

There is one in Milwaukee:

Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center
- 1 review - Place page
www.aurorahealthcare.org - 2629 North 7th Street, Sheboygan - (920) 451-5000
Genesis Behavioral Services Inc: Detox Center
- Place page
maps.google.com - 2835 N 32nd St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - (414) 342-620

I suspect the Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center is the one you don't want to go to. Can someone get you to Milwaukee??

I do know of several folks that have gone through the one in Milwaukee and they were very helpful in helping the individuals with 'follow up' after the initial detox.

I am originally from that area (Waukesha County) and still have friends in Wisconsin.

Hope that helps.

Love and hugs,

least

Here's some info about w/d and our experiences with it. Do seek medical help if you start feeling really badly, no matter who works there.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

AJ1984

I did notice them and yeah I could get there, but would there practice cover someone from sheboygan county? Or would they just turn me away? I'm starting to not care as much, because this nausea and whatnot is becoming very debilitating

Anna

Please take action and take care of yourself.

Go to an ER if you need to. After all, your friend can't work all day, every day.

The main thing is caring for your health.

Dee74

I absolutely agree with everyone here AJ - nothing else is as important as your health.
If you need help, please get it - let nothing stand in your way.

D

nogard

ditto, get a Doc

AJ1984

At the moment I'm almost 3 full days in again, and the worst I'm feeling at the moment is a twitch at night, sweats, and nightmares. I have a friend coming over tonight, so that'll be nice in case something happens with the 48 hour mark coming up. What is also nice, is that the very notion of drinking repulses me, and I'm working off of that to keep sober

ISPYSOBRIETY

I drank cans of gingerale and plenty of water. I ate regular and accepted the sleeping would have to be learned over, since drunks are generally ready to pass out when they hit the sack. If you're 3 days into this already, I would just ride it out and not let my mind play games with me. If there's an emergency, you call 911. If you've already got 72 hours without alcohol in your system, has been clean for at least 48 hours.

Of course there's always the doctor. Maybe they will suggest something else. But getting to where you are now is the result of one thing... not drinking alcohol. That's all it takes.

AJ1984

Yeah, I may have also picked up a bug, because I've had bad nausea and diarhea for like 3 days now, so I'm going in to get that checked at least. Has anyone else had this for this long after not drinking?

Dee74

I think you're wise to see a SR, AJ - nausea and diarrhea for that long needs some attention...there could be a any number of things going on.

Hope you feel better soon.
D

AJ1984

So apparently what the doctor thinks, is he thinks I have gastritis which is often caused by excessive alcohol abuse. Has anyone else ever picked up a nasty illness as result of their drinking? Because this one really sucks! I havent had a full meal in almost 3 weeks because of it.

Anna

I think we all abuse our bodies when we're drinking.

I have heard of people having gastritis and it does sound difficult. I hope you feel better.

eddie73

Hey, 3 days and it gets better. There is no question that u are over the worst of it. just keep eating fruit and ice cream. As much of those foods as you can. And plenty of water and a bit of gentle exercise. I promise you that u will feel 100 times better soon!

AJ1984

Ice cream?? Really? Lol thats kind of funny actually!