Day 12 and getting bloods done
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Day 12 and getting bloods done
I am now on day 12 and have a headache every morning, and my urine is very dark. As such, I have seen my GP this morning and am getting my blood tests done on Friday, although my GP suspects dehydration.
In the UK, the NHS offer free health checks, which I have previously avoided, due to my alcohol consumption. Head in the sand I suppose.
I am glad that I have now taken the decision to get myself checked out. My GP was very supportive, and I would advise anyone in the same position as me to do the same.
In the UK, the NHS offer free health checks, which I have previously avoided, due to my alcohol consumption. Head in the sand I suppose.
I am glad that I have now taken the decision to get myself checked out. My GP was very supportive, and I would advise anyone in the same position as me to do the same.
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I’m in the UK too and also spent years avoiding the doctors as I drank too much 😀 Like you, I saw the light and now live healthily including not being afraid to see the doctor.
The standard NHS blood tests in the UK test only cholesterol and blood sugar. Make sure you get a breakdown of your cholesterol results to see the good and bad figures as I had to chase this from my surgery.
You’re concerned about your drinking - well done for quitting - so get liver function blood tests done too if you’ve not already asked. By all means, tell your GP you drank too much and be 100% honest. You’ll be way happier and healthier doing so.
The standard NHS blood tests in the UK test only cholesterol and blood sugar. Make sure you get a breakdown of your cholesterol results to see the good and bad figures as I had to chase this from my surgery.
You’re concerned about your drinking - well done for quitting - so get liver function blood tests done too if you’ve not already asked. By all means, tell your GP you drank too much and be 100% honest. You’ll be way happier and healthier doing so.
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Sorry all - that should read 'Day 12 and getting bloods done'.
Yes, I am having liver, kidney, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol, and Vitamin B tests done. I can also see the results online when they have been done.
I am indeed planning to stick around SR
Yes, I am having liver, kidney, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol, and Vitamin B tests done. I can also see the results online when they have been done.
I am indeed planning to stick around SR
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I drank off and on for decades and now am clean a good while.
It was a lifestyle change, I sort of copied folks that don't drink.
If they could do it, i could do it. AA was an option I explored and the door is always open.
I didn't realize how much booze had impacted my mind. Since quitting I am much more easy going and patient. Things don't bother me and I laugh all the time at myself and other things.
I have so much more time and look forward to getting off work so I can enjoy myself doing thing like shopping, exercise, tv, and sleep.
I got unknowingly addicted to booze and now i am educated. It was a learned behavior in have unlearned.
I was a mess for well over a year, but nobody really knew except God and SR.
Thanks.
It was a lifestyle change, I sort of copied folks that don't drink.
If they could do it, i could do it. AA was an option I explored and the door is always open.
I didn't realize how much booze had impacted my mind. Since quitting I am much more easy going and patient. Things don't bother me and I laugh all the time at myself and other things.
I have so much more time and look forward to getting off work so I can enjoy myself doing thing like shopping, exercise, tv, and sleep.
I got unknowingly addicted to booze and now i am educated. It was a learned behavior in have unlearned.
I was a mess for well over a year, but nobody really knew except God and SR.
Thanks.
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With my assumption/goal that I will make it to six months, my treat to myself as I'll mislabel it will be going to the doctor.
I figure if I go now, I will be told about my drinking and because I'm on day 47 I am looking to stack the news in my favor.
If you know what I mean.
I figure if I go now, I will be told about my drinking and because I'm on day 47 I am looking to stack the news in my favor.
If you know what I mean.
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Hello, Badga.
I hope your test results come out just fine.
I had all kinds of health problems when I stopped drinking; kidney, back problems, headaches, etc. I'm healthy now because I don't drink anymore and don't ignore myself. I get adequate sleep, hydration, and a little exercise.
Good luck to you and congratulations on your 12 days. Twelve days is huge for an alcoholic to go without taking a drink.
I hope your test results come out just fine.
I had all kinds of health problems when I stopped drinking; kidney, back problems, headaches, etc. I'm healthy now because I don't drink anymore and don't ignore myself. I get adequate sleep, hydration, and a little exercise.
Good luck to you and congratulations on your 12 days. Twelve days is huge for an alcoholic to go without taking a drink.
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Glad you are going Badga. I knew it wasn't going to be good when I finally quit and got all my tests done. But it was a necessary step in being honest about where I was. Stay sober and you have the best chance of stopping, reversing or not continuing to experience dangerous levels of anything.
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I must admit that the things I was most worried about from giving up alcohol - rebound insomnia and crazy boredom/caged tiger, feeling in the evening.
In fact, I am now sleeping like the proverbial baby and feel an immense sense of calm an relaxation in the evening. Just goes to show what the alcohol was doing to me.
In fact, I am now sleeping like the proverbial baby and feel an immense sense of calm an relaxation in the evening. Just goes to show what the alcohol was doing to me.
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Originally Posted by djlook 
. Twelve days is huge for an alcoholic to go without taking a drink.
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Good luck with the physical examination.
By the way, morning headaches and dark urine can both be signs of dehydration. Make sure to drink a whole bunch of water every day.
PS -- Congratulations on 12 days. Keep it up!
By the way, morning headaches and dark urine can both be signs of dehydration. Make sure to drink a whole bunch of water every day.
PS -- Congratulations on 12 days. Keep it up!
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Glad you're here with us.
We all hope your lab work comes out good.
I certainly wasn't in the best of shape when I got sober, but my liver cleared right up.
So did the rest of my life, but it took some time, commitment and daily work.
We all hope your lab work comes out good.
I certainly wasn't in the best of shape when I got sober, but my liver cleared right up.
So did the rest of my life, but it took some time, commitment and daily work.
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Originally Posted by SoberCAH
Glad you're here with us.
We all hope your lab work comes out good.
I certainly wasn't in the best of shape when I got sober, but my liver cleared right up.
So did the rest of my life, but it took some time, commitment and daily work.
We all hope your lab work comes out good.
I certainly wasn't in the best of shape when I got sober, but my liver cleared right up.
So did the rest of my life, but it took some time, commitment and daily work.
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Originally Posted by Trojanhorse
The first time I quit my liver cleared up as well, after this stint I have to admit I'm scared to have it looked at.
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Originally Posted by Trojanhorse
The first time I quit my liver cleared up as well, after this stint I have to admit I'm scared to have it looked at.
This is my first fibroscan, and whilst I wasn’t expecting problems, I knew that any problems seen at this stage can be managed. I’d certainly get checked out.
I’ll start a thread on this when I get my official results, but I consider myself one lucky ex-drinker to not have any fibrosis or scarring (cirrhosis) after 15 years or so of heavy drinking.
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