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Avatar f tn Becoming free from alcohol is a very doable thing. But remaining free from alcohol takes work. I had to take part in my own recovery and work on myself so I would change. If I don't change nothing changes. Nobody could do that for me. But there are millions of us in recovery all over the world. So freedom for you is out there waiting. Keep your willingness and continue to make the steps in the right direction like you've described in your post. You don't have to be sick anymore.
Avatar f tn My question is this I have a history of alcohol abuse, it started about 12 years ago when I had my child, I met a guy (who I spent 10 years with), could never get a babysitter so he started bringing beer into the house (only ever drank when I went out prior to this) after a year we were drinking a full bottle of scotch together every night,I had a very highly paid job god only knows how I kept it without being dicovered, after 10 years I left him tried to make a new start abroad it went wrong I
1563920 tn?1299288683 If you look at my past posts, I have been dealing with neurological issues for some time now. I have been very depressed about everything, from having to quit nursing to my inability to work and drive. During this time, I have been turning to alcohol to kind of deal with my problems, not such a good idea, I know!!! It hadn't seemed to be a problem until last night. A group of my friends, including my boyfriend, went out for my birthday.
Avatar n tn as a rule narcs can be stopped much less dangerously than heavy alcohol abuse//physically// cos as a rule there is no risks unless a narc user is old and has heart failure//mentally both r a true bumber//and aftercare for alcohol abuse is almost imperative cos it is everywhere//and drug abuse is not socially acceptable like alcohol is..peeps do not pass out oxys at the bowling alley like they do beers u didnt state what ur abuse issue was/or if there was one at all???..
Avatar m tn d gotten all negative results, but I got new concern. Does excessive alcohol comsumption may give false negative results? I heard alcohol may suppress immune system. I have drunk a lot for many years. Especially, after this event 7 weeks ago, I drank a lot. 3~4 times a week. I drink 6~12 bottles of beer, 1~2 bottles of wine, or a half bottle of whisky per night. Now I try to reduce my alcohol consumption. If alcohol prohibit the antibody production, what should I do?
Avatar m tn If I am lucky enough to achieve SVR (I completed treatment and am awaiting the final results) I have low liver damage (Stage 1) so I will drink alcohol moderately, most probably.
1621722 tn?1333050499 Welcome to the forum. None of us are qualified to give you any sort of diagnosis, especially online. If you're using alcohol as a way to deal with anxiety and depression, you could be heading down a slippery slope. It already sounds as though you need to figure out exactly how bad your "problem" with alcohol is...and the sooner the better, before it gets any worse.
Avatar f tn Abstinence from all forms of alcohol is the most important therapeutic intervention for patients with ALD. Continued alcohol ingestion results in an increased risk of progression of liver disease and worsened short-term and long-term outcomes. Complete abstinence from alcohol, a healthy diet and lifestyle can reverse advanced Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD). Questions you may want to ask your doctor: * Should I see a specialist?
Avatar n tn Our daughter was forced to have unsupervised custody last week where she informed us that he was vomiting all evening. I have researched symptoms of alcohol and Tylenol abuse and found possible signs of liver damage. For the concern of my daughter, we are extremely scared on what he is capable of when she see's him. We are hoping anyone who has experience on this could offer us advise.
Avatar m tn GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase) can be used to screen for chronic alcohol abuse (it will be elevated in about 75% of chronic drinkers). Sometimes it may be used to monitor for alcohol use and/or abuse in people who are receiving treatment for alcoholism or alcoholic hepatitis." Lab Tests Online http://labtestsonline.
Avatar f tn Also, I have been a binge drinker for a long time and since exposure I started drinking heavily. I read that alcohol abuse doesnt affect antibody testing. But can alcohol abuse affect the creation of HIV antigens? Is it possible that drinking a lot causes my body to not create efficient amounts of HIV antigens in a month so the 4th Generation tests doesn't pick it up? (Before antibodies are created). Any input and/or sources would be appreciated!
Avatar m tn OK just as i thought, the toxicology showed that it was not a suicide, but rather a deadly mix of xanax and methadone (both in small doses) that took my brother's life. He had been so optimistic in his letters to his girlfriend the last 6 months, that the thought that he took his own life never made sense. Now we know for sure that he didn't. The Doc said that the drug n alcohol abuse weakened him, and that the small doses on the final night were enough to slow his respiration.
Avatar m tn if the xanax is in addition to the alcohol.....then he's really playing with fire here. being a medical student, you should know already how diazepam is used for withdrawal from xanax. this needs to be dr surpervised and the process alone of switching from xanax to valium is a long process...but ultimately at these doses and with alcohol in the mix, perhaps thats the best route? a doctor will know best...but the alcohol needs to be dealt with FIRST...then the xanax.
1255505 tn?1272819115 How many people here have a history of substance abuse? Did it result from or result in any episodes? I abused cannabis off and on from 13 to 20. I abused LSD from 16 to 20. I abused alcohol off and on from 21 to 37. I abused morphine & oxycodone at 40. Yikes! I also tried a few other things, but they never really took hold.
Avatar f tn how can i help my dad getting over his alcohol dont get mw wrong hes been off it for four week now but he keep on taking painkiller everyday and hes not eatting that much as well is there any vitamins or anything that could help him.
Avatar f tn Some of the neuropathologic consequences of alcohol abuse include generalized brain atrophy, atrophy to the cerebellum (can result in impaired motor control), or damage to the peripheral nerves causing a peripheral neuropathy (may have sensory deficits or weakness). The results of B12 deficiency due to alcohol abuse can result in damage to the spinal cord, and in severe cases, to the brain.
Avatar f tn I am shocked that this doctor said it was ok to do that. Second fact is that he has a former abuse problem with alcohol which is even more reason he should not drink. I'm on a lot of meds and I enjoy a rum an coke now and then, but all in moderation.
Avatar f tn Does this mean that dementia is developed due to alcohol abuse? If, so how chronic use of alcohol affect one's cognitive ability and/or impair SNS??? What is the mechanism of this particular type of dementia?? Could anyone please help with my question?
Avatar f tn Isn't that for alcohol...this is a substance abuse forum/mostly drug use but there is also an alcohol forum...click on forums at the top of the page and you will find it in the list...
Avatar n tn I posted back in late June results of blood work with a slightly elevated ALT of 58 and that was 10 days after discontinuing pain meds (prescription was out). I went on another bender and used until 9/20/13 (my final quit date). I thought waiting 5 weeks would be sufficient. I went, for what I thought was peace of mind for liver function tests and I received AST 38 (from 33) and ALT of 108 (from 58). This is 5 weeks after stopping ALL acetaminophen products. I do NOT drink alcohol.
Avatar n tn Hence, in your case, alcohol may be the culprit. May be you can avoid taking too much of it one go as usually it’s the abuse of alcohol which results in muscle spasm. I hope that helps. Kindly do keep me posted.
Avatar f tn You have your diagnosis and is nothing more right now than a fatty liver but to continue alcohol abuse will guarantee you to move on to fibrosis. Your liver function is fine, AST/ALT are well with-in range. Your kidney function is also excellent. Nothing abnormal about the amount of liver cells dying off either. I am curious what the lab result were that prompted the ultra sound.
Avatar f tn These guidelines suggest that it can be useful in determining the cause of a high ALP. In persons with a history of alcohol abuse who have completed alcohol treatment, GGT may be used to monitor compliance with the treatment program. ALT (also called alanine aminotransferase or SGPT) is found in the liver only. High levels of ALT in the bloodstream mean that there may be liver inflammation and/or damage. This test cannot predict liver damage or disease progression.
362971 tn?1201987034 207 Clearly, for heavy alcohol users, efforts should be undertaken to treat the alcohol abuse and dependence before starting treatment, but treatment is not contraindicated for persons who have an occasional drink of alcohol or who have a history of alcoholism. Although no consensus opinion exists, it seems reasonable to recommend either the complete suspension of alcohol intake while on treatment or to restrict the use of alcohol to an occasional drink during the course of the treatment.
Avatar m tn Wow that is a heavy duty question.......the risk of sudden death and arrythmias due from alcohol abuse are fairly remote however you have to remember that with overdoing it with the alcohol which is a depressive causes your whole system to slow down and depress everything in your body....