alcohol(me again)detox?

Question

well its been my third day without getting drunk..24/m used to drinking lots of beer or liquor every evening...im trying to slack down..but i know ill be drinking tonight its sat. and my budds wannt go 4 wheelin...woo!!right now i feel like i dont know who i am and feel all clumsy,,and its hard to sleep or i wake up in a sweat..i drank every single day for about 2 years..i wanna slow down cause my side have began to hurt and have pain for the last 5 months or so..especially when i drink alot!!! like say a fifth and a case overnight..what are detox effects..???

Answer 1

Uh, you mean your buds go out drinking and driving? Wow. And you're 24? Isn't it time to grow up and take some control over your life instead of handing it over to a bottle. Get some help. Go to an AA meeting TODAY!
There is plenty of help out there. You have no excuse for being on here seeking help when there are people who've been in your shoes waiting to help you! Go!

Answer 2

As an aside, the side pain symptom you spoke of may be related to a kidney infection. This will not go away on it's own. You might be wise to seek a Doctor to do a simple urine test (can be performed right there in the office, pee in the cup) to be sure. If in fact you do need antibiotics to clear up the infection, they will not work if you are drinking. Final note You cannot live very long if your kidneys fail unless you can afford dialysis or a transplant so this is not some small thing that can be put off just so you can keep partying. If you make it to the doctor ask about detox. A medical professional is best qualified to give you this type of advice. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

detoxing from alcohol poisoning can kill you.

NOTE... i let that sentence stand on it's own merit. One thing about detoxing tho, that you should do alone is.... take your own inventory, and try to determine WHY you drink as you do.
If you don't identify and recognize and respect the motives...the reasons...or the causes of escaping into oblivion, you wont overcome the alcoholism.

The odds are against you at this point...you are gonna need all the help yo can get...but then, what the hell do I know,...I'm just an alcoholic who has managed to stay sober 10 years..

Good luck..!!! .. your on the right path, and it's all up hill the first couple years. don't quit trying if at first you don't succeed.

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Answer 4

You're going through the detox as we chat. Good on you, by the way. It can be really rough, especially at your age. You feel alienated by your friends (mind you, true friends will support you). If you're having problems sleeping at night, warm milk (with maple syrup or honey if your missing the sugar rush that comes with alcohol). Drink lots of water, or herbal teas if you like them. Keep as busy as you can and remember, each time you go back to the booze, the harder it is to get off it the next time. Think about your liver and kidneys and see if your doctor can help you out, if you have one. If you've been having pain you should be seeing a doctor. It doesn't sound good. Be 100% honest with him/her about your alcohol consumption and diet.

Answer 5

Going through DT's is not a pretty sight. If you're smart you'll quit drinking all together so you don't have to go through this every time. Not everyone will go through the same symptoms.

Medical Encyclopedia: Alcohol withdrawal
URL of this page:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000764.htm



Symptoms

Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:

Jumpiness or nervousness
Shakiness
Anxiety
Irritability or easy excitability
Rapid emotional changes
Depression
Fatigue
Difficulty thinking clearly
Bad dreams
Mild-to-moderate physical symptoms:

Headache -- general, pulsating
Sweating -- especially the palms of the hands or the face
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia (sleeping difficulty)
Pallor
Rapid heart rate
Eye pupils enlarged(dilated pupils)
Clammy skin
Tremor of the hands
Involuntary, abnormal movements of the eyelids
Severe symptoms:

Delirium tremens -- a state of confusion and visual hallucinations
Agitation
Fever
Convulsions
Black outs -- when the person forgets what happened during the drinking episode
Signs and tests

The health care provider will check for:

Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
Elevated temperature
Abnormal eye movements
Shaky hands
General body shaking
Abnormal heart rhythms
Internal bleeding
Liver failure
Dehydration
A toxicology screen may be performed as well as other blood tests.

Treatment

The goals are to treat the immediate withdrawal symptoms, prevent complications, and begin long-term preventative therapy.

The person will probably have to stay at the hospital for constant observation. Heart rate, breathing, body temperature, and blood pressure are monitored, as well as fluids and electrolytes (chemicals in the body such as sodium and potassium).

The patient's symptoms may progress rapidly and may quickly become life-threatening. Drugs that depress the central nervous system (such as sedatives) may be required to reduce symptoms, often in moderately large doses.

Treatment may require maintenance of a moderately sedated state for a week or more until withdrawal is complete. A class of medications known as the benzodiazepines are often useful in reducing a range of symptoms.

A drying-out period may be appropriate. No alcohol is allowed during this time.

The health care provider will watch closely for signs of delirium tremens.

Hallucinations that occur without other symptoms or complications are uncommon. They are treated with hospitalization and antipsychotic medications as needed.

Testing and treatment for other medical problems associated with use of alcohol is necessary. This may include disorders such as alcoholic liver disease, blood clotting disorders, alcoholic neuropathy, heart disorders (such as alcoholic cardiomyopathy ), chronic brain syndromes (such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome ), and malnutrition.

Rehabilitation for alcoholism is often recommended. This may include social support such as Alcoholics Anonymous, medications, and behavior therapy.

Support Groups

For additional resources, see alcoholism support group.

Expectations (prognosis)

Alcohol withdrawal may range from a mild and uncomfortable disorder to a serious, life-threatening condition. Symptoms usually begin within 12 hours of the last drink. The symptoms peak in 48 - 72 hours and may persist for a week or more.

Symptoms such as sleep changes, rapid changes in mood, and fatigue may last for 3 - 12 months or more. If a person continues to drink excessively, they may develop many medical conditions such as liver and heart disease.

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider or go the emergency room if symptoms indicate alcohol withdrawal, especially in a person who has a history of habitual use of alcohol, or a history of stopping use of alcohol after a period of heavy alcohol consumption. Alcohol withdrawal is a serious condition that may rapidly become life-threatening.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms persist after treatment.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if potentially lethal symptoms occur, including seizures, fever, delirium or severe confusion, hallucinations, and irregular heart beat.

Prevention

Minimize or avoid the use of alcohol. In people with alcoholism, total abstinence from alcohol may be necessary.