So scared, pray for me please
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So scared, pray for me please
Despite being sober since July 4 I have developed jaundice in my hands and I am being sent for immediate blood panels. I had one slip last week and had quite a lot of vodka when I learned a friend had died but otherwise have not had a drop.
I am petrified and scared beyond scared. I don't want to die.
It's not a lot of jaundice right now but it's progressive and it means you're going to die right?
I am petrified and scared beyond scared. I don't want to die.
It's not a lot of jaundice right now but it's progressive and it means you're going to die right?
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Try not to get ahead of yourself zeld. Wait until you get your test results back before you spend too much time thinking about what "could" happen. For now, I suggest concentrating on not slipping again, as that won't help you in any way.
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Jaundice isn't a death sentence, but carrying on drinking might be and not going straight to the ER or family Dr will not help anything.
Stop,breathe and keep sober.
Well done for your sober time and will be thinking of you over the next few days.
John.
Stop,breathe and keep sober.
Well done for your sober time and will be thinking of you over the next few days.
John.
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I have already been to the doctor and she seems concerned but not enough to send me to the ER right this moment. She says to go if it gets worse or involves my eyes.
I was doing so well. Now one slip will kill me, that's justice for you.
I just cried in front of the phlebotomist lady. I'm such a mess. I don't want to die. I will know Friday.
I was doing so well. Now one slip will kill me, that's justice for you.
I just cried in front of the phlebotomist lady. I'm such a mess. I don't want to die. I will know Friday.
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Jaundice is no death sentence, and (mercifully) the liver is the one organ in the human body that repairs itself, quickly. DO do every d--m thing your Dr tells you, and DO NOT drink. Drinking makes you a moron in this situation (whether you were an alcoholic or not), so don't do it.
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Yes, you need to immediately stop drinking! No slips when you get to a point of jaundice.
I am not a doctor and no one here who is a doctor would touch this. But, I will say I have seen two people in my group that had/have liver issues. They have been told to drink is literally to die.
However, both are recovering and yellow is gone from their complexions and eyes.
Wishing you peace.
I am not a doctor and no one here who is a doctor would touch this. But, I will say I have seen two people in my group that had/have liver issues. They have been told to drink is literally to die.
However, both are recovering and yellow is gone from their complexions and eyes.
Wishing you peace.
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Jaundice isn't a death sentence. It is a symptom that something is not right, but that doesn't mean it can't be fixed (by being healthy and by not drinking). Let your doctor guide you, and stay strong and positive - make health a project and work hard at it! .... I was in the hospital with full jaundice (whole body and eyes as yellow-orange as a neon sign) and a failing liver in 2010 .... I am perfectly healthy today. So for me, it was a huge wake-up call, but not a death sentence at all. I wish the same for you. Hang in there!
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I'm going to yank your Grumpy Cat meme, Jupiters, and put it up all over my house!! And on my phone wallpaper!!
I am so scared right now that if even think of alcohol I'll puke. I am going to puke anyway. I know I'm getting ahead of myself but what if my liver is already to the point of cirrhosis!!!!
Maybe I should call my psychologist tonight. Hahaha.
I am so scared right now that if even think of alcohol I'll puke. I am going to puke anyway. I know I'm getting ahead of myself but what if my liver is already to the point of cirrhosis!!!!
Maybe I should call my psychologist tonight. Hahaha.
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Don't start assuming the worst. Lots of causes for what you're describing. Main thing is you are seeking medical help. And you are getting sober.
I remember when I was getting sober, blood pressure soaring, seeing black spots, shaking like a leaf, SCARED to death I was going to have a stroke. Not a good feeling, being scared like that. Try to settle down, whatever the cause, there is a treatment for it. Prayers are sent your way.
I remember when I was getting sober, blood pressure soaring, seeing black spots, shaking like a leaf, SCARED to death I was going to have a stroke. Not a good feeling, being scared like that. Try to settle down, whatever the cause, there is a treatment for it. Prayers are sent your way.
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Originally Posted by zeldachan 
Despite being sober since July 4 I have developed jaundice in my hands and I am being sent for immediate blood panels. I had one slip last week and had quite a lot of vodka when I learned a friend had died but otherwise have not had a drop.
I am petrified and scared beyond scared. I don't want to die.
It's not a lot of jaundice right now but it's progressive and it means you're going to die right?
I am petrified and scared beyond scared. I don't want to die.
It's not a lot of jaundice right now but it's progressive and it means you're going to die right?
W.
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