then I get the shakes and nasua like you can't believe. Sometimes I go days where I can't take a bite of food or a drink of water without puking it up. Plus the chronic diaharrea. I have to have a drink to make the symtoms go away. Not to get drunk. Any suggestions?
2007-09-02 15:49:05 · 19 answers · asked by jj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It sounds like you are suffering from Delirium tremens or the "DTs" as it is sometimes called. See a doctor about this, you will often be put on a drug like Valium to ease the shakes and placed under watch to make sure the hallucinations don't get the best of you.
Best of luck.
2007-09-02 15:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Runa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to check yourself into a medical detox ASAP since alcohol is very physically addictive which is why you are probably having those withdrawal symptoms. Death or permanent disability can happen if you don't get medical treatment immediately! If you don't have medical insurance, some programs have financial assistance or funding available. After detox, it's generally recommended to go to an inpatient rehabilitation program or at least some type of addictions treatment if even on an outpatient basis.
And as others have mentioned, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can help you maintain your sobriety and you may find a sponsor (mentor who has been thru the '12 steps') that is quite encouraging and helpful. They say that different meetings have different levels of recovery. In other words, one meeting may have more people with a longer period of sobriety than others. So you may want to go to various meetings, however, After you get yourself into a detox. If all of the detox facilities are full at the moment, please do go to the emergency room (ER) to try to get yourself out of the danger zone of the withdrawal/DT's. Take good care and wishing you great recovery.
2007-09-02 23:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to get to a Detox/Rehab facility immediately. This is something you don't dare tackle alone. Withdrawal from alcohol, which is what you're beginning to go through when you don't have a drink, can be dangerous to yourself and others as well as life threatening if you attempt it without the help of knowledgeable people. Put yourself in their hands until you have completely detoxed and then think about and talk to someone about A.A. It's the only way I know of to get sober, one day at a time. Good luck!
2007-09-02 23:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chris B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people are able to detox without assistance, but from what you have written, you are not having a positive effect. You must see a doctor, get into a program or something quickly. Not being able to injest good or water can quickly dehydrate you and you can become more ill. Besides, you don't say how long you have been drinking and I realize that this disease affects each person differently. Your body is calling for help and you must respond. Please don't return to the drink. I know from experience how difficult it can be. My father was an alcoholic and it eventually cost him leg, and two fingers, and finally his life. A life of Vodka consumption to relieve his terrible emotional pain. I beg of you to consider your life and how much more you have to contribute to the world. Don't allow drinking to overwhelm you and eventually destroy you.
2007-09-03 00:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Trying to get completely away from alcohol. It sounds that it might be of help if you were to consider rehab. That way you can get help through the toughest part. If you are that bad off you have a problem that needs to be dealt with. It is also worth noting that if you need it that bad you probably can't just be a light social drinker, you will probably have to just never drink for your own health.
Good luck!
2007-09-02 22:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand what you are saying. My ex had the same problem. You are dependent on alcohol and if you want to stop drinking then please go to a rehab center. If you don't have any insurance they can help you to get state aid, if needed. Good luck to you. It is a hard thing to beat but you can do it. Just take it one minute at a time and don't give up. My thoughts are with you! If you need a friend you can IM me.
2007-09-02 23:13:08 · answer #6 · answered by whata waste 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can make one turn to alcohol as alcohol is refined sugars. The symptoms you indicate are also symptoms of non-alcohol dependent hypoglycemia.
When you can eat, fix yourself a can of tuna and eat all of it. Tuna and salmon are among the best foods to help boost blood sugar without resorting to alcohol. Try to eat protein of some sort about 30 minutes before drinking. If you get on a hypoglycemic diet (3 regular meals and 3 between meal snacks - adhering to certain protein and carbohydrate ratios), you may find your balance in about 2 weeks.
www.hufa.org has some information on hypoglycemia. Feel free to e-mail me through my profile, if you wish.
2007-09-02 23:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sure you are aware, but you are an alcoholic. You have formed a dependancy on it and you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Many people check into hospitals to detox. Alcoholism is the worst, it wont be easy at all. I would suggest checking into a hospital and allowing them to help you through this, its a two man job, Id say.
2007-09-02 23:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by Helix 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can either rough it out at home, and get very ill for a number of days until your body adjusts, or you can admit yourself into a hospital for detox. At least at a hospital you can be detox with the aid of medication, which will make it less painful. After that you need to get some help, AA, counseling, church, whatever works. Keep going like this you could ruin your liver, heart, lungs, brain, etc. It can kill you. Sounds like your digestive system is already messy from it. Please get professional help, please. Good luck, God bless.
2007-09-02 22:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by kiki 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, the people there should be able to offer you lots of help and suggestions for helping with withdrawl. Good luck
2007-09-03 01:31:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋