71Daisies

I have been a drinker since I was 16. I'm now 43. The only long stretches of being alcohol free were when I was pregnant with all 4 of my children. Then after their births I would end up easing back into drinking until it was an every weekend thing.
For the last 3 months I had been drinking at least 3-4 nights a week. Then last week it was pretty much hard liquor and soda water every night before I went to bed.
That was 6 days ago and I haven't had a drink since, but I have had horrible itchy/burny skin that comes and goes, occasional stomach cramps, some dull aching a few times a day where my liver would be, lightheaded, and when I just used the bathroom my stool looked a bit light, almost cream colored. (sorry too much info). I'm not jaundiced but I am worried about my symptoms.

Have any of you experienced these and had everything turn out ok? I had liver testing done a year ago and everything was great, but I'm hoping this last 8 months of drinking and that recent binge didn't just really screw up my liver.

SoberLeigh

Welcome, 71Daisies, to SR; glad you found us.

Why not schedule a visit with your doctor to answer your questions and concerns; he/she is the only one who can answer those questions with any accuracy.

Congratulations on six days; you are giving yourself a great gift by pursuing sobriety.

SuePee

Hi

I'm new here too. Well done on being 6 days down the path. I've had all the symptoms you describe and during medical tests a couple of months back everything was fine - and that was while I was around 15 months into drinking a lot almost daily.

I don't know but would think it is your body 'straightening itself out' x

71Daisies

Thanks for the replies! It's probably going to take a while for my body to fix itself. It was so easy not to drink when I was pregnant. If I could only trick my mind to thinking I was preggo all the time I would forever be sober.

Dee74

Hi and welcome 71Daisies

I remember getting a bit obsessive about my health too - like Leigh says the only sure way to put those fears to rest is to go to your Dr and get checked out.

D

Soberwolf

Welcome to SR 71 Daisys

I agree with all of the above advice

Mountainmanbob

if you don't drink I bet most all will be normal in a couple of weeks
if not best to see your doctor -- while still not drinking
MM

Plure

Congrats 71Daisies...6 days is a solid start. I went cold turkey and had quite a few acute withdrawal problems (light stools, shakes, brain zaps, general feelings of being unwell, etc...) that did pass after a few weeks.

Agree that a trip to your doc would be a good idea.

least

Welcome to the family. Your best bet would be to see your doctor about your issues.

71Daisies

Thanks all for your advice!! It makes me feel a little better that some of you had some of the same symptoms. I will be making an appointment with my Dr. soon to at least get some lab work done.

Thepatman

And one thing, even if your results come back aok, stopping for good is the best thing you can do. I had tests done way back, and I took the results as a green card for drinking, because my AV had the ammo to convince me my drinking wast not that bad.

Rock on!

Anna

Welcome, and good for you for deciding to live a sober life.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum 71Daisies!!

JanieJ

Welcome, daisies

Glad to have you with us.

Hevyn

Welcome Daisies - I'm so glad you joined us.

I had most of those things. I definitely remember the itchy skin & creepy-crawly feeling that went with it. Odd aches and pains - as my body tried to come back to life. Everything got better.

71Daisies

Thanks all. I am trying to quit for good, especially now that I have my babies to think about.

SarahB60

Welcome to SR 71Daisies! Nice to have you here.

resolute50

Welcome to SR.
Congrats on 6 days.
You'll be shocked at how fast your body will heal when it's given the time.

matilda123

Congratulations on 6 days!!

Fly N Buy

Glad you're here, Welcome!!

Keep coming back!!