This is it.. Just waiting for the results.. (Very nervous)
 

I have been clean/sober for around 2 years coming up at the end of this summer. I have not had a single drink, or abused any sort of drug a single time.

I had a very serious drinking problem for about 14 months of my life in total. Since I have quit, I have had a chronic pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen (the area where the liver is located).

I just had full liver bloodwork done, and a CT scan today. I should have the results back within 24 hours.

I sure hope that everything checks out. Wish me luck..:worried:

Good luck and keep us up to date!!

wishing you the best of health!

Pojman, congrats on your not drinking or drugging for so long! I pray that it unrelated to your liver whatsoever and nothing serious, in Jesus name.

(((HUGS)))

Blessings, Lily

Also, my prayer for you tonight "When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Prov 3:24

Congratulations on being sober for so long! Best of luck with the results, keep us posted.

I'm hoping for the best for you.

Have you got the results back?

best of luck.

wishing you the best pojman :)

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Thinking of you pojman - glad you posted. We'll be waiting to hear.

Let us know how it goes! I was terrified the first time I had bloodwork done after I had been sober for a while. My liver levels were elevated, but it was due to a bum gall bladder, once I had that removed my numbers were perfect!!

The results are in. My bloodwork levels were normal, and my CT scan was normal. I had to see it for myself, so I asked them to send me copies of the reports so that I can also keep my own medical records. I think I might just frame the results and keep it on the wall in my office.. :lmao

But anyway... I think that, for a lot of us, we all go through this at some point. For me, I was simply embarassed to sit in front of a doctor and tell them that I am an alcoholic.

I just want to encourage anyone here that is going through what I went through, to just do it!! The feeling of having this behind me is awesome. Even if the test results were bad, I would rather know instead of living in the dark.

For those of you who might be avoiding the doctor, or simply do not know where to start - The place to call is your local hospital "Gastroenterology" department. I just told them straight up that I have been having pain in my abdomen, and I am a recovered/recovering alcoholic. They will know what to do from there. The specific testing that is usually done to detect issues with the liver is bloodwork, and a "CT" scan. If you can speak their language, you can often get more testing done, and get a more clear picture of what is going on.

In any case, make sure that you come up with a plan with you doctor. There is plenty of technology these days that can give you a clear answer for what you are dealing with.

The cost of the testing ran me about $1500. Although this seems steep, you can also be clear with them upfront that you will be making a payment arrangement with them. If you can find a "Non-profit" hospital, they are even more willing to make whatever payment arrangement that you can afford.

Good luck to everyone.

That's wonderful to hear, Pojman! Thanks for sharing your experience, too. :c011:

Fantastic, Pojman!

What a relief and incentive for you to keep on with your sobriety and health future. :)

Good for you getting the tests done! You did the right thing.:c011:

great news!!!

So what is causing the chronic pain in your right upper quadrant? Did the doctor give you any ideas of the cause if it does not seem to be related to the liver?

Now - we are thinking that I might just have a case of gall stones. Another possibility is that connective tissue in my ribcage is causing some pain.

I have a gall stone test set up for a couple weeks, and I have started seeing a chiropractor to deal with some spinal pain issues. Hopefully one of these two things will clear up any uncertainty.

Great news!!!