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Withdrawal symptoms
by growler, Apr 12, 2001 12:00AM
Doctors:
I have been a serious spirits drinker for some years. Latterly I have suffered two seizures of which I have no recollection till I awoke in ER. I am now undergoing treatment and the scare I have had may be the best incentive to quit. I have looked up info about these seizures on the Web and I find that they typically occur between 6 and 48 hours after the last drink, but can also occur later. My question is if I really manage to quit for good, what are my chances of having another seizure, and will there come a time at which I can reasonably say it won't happen again? Thank you for your time.
I have been a serious spirits drinker for some years. Latterly I have suffered two seizures of which I have no recollection till I awoke in ER. I am now undergoing treatment and the scare I have had may be the best incentive to quit. I have looked up info about these seizures on the Web and I find that they typically occur between 6 and 48 hours after the last drink, but can also occur later. My question is if I really manage to quit for good, what are my chances of having another seizure, and will there come a time at which I can reasonably say it won't happen again? Thank you for your time.
If you've been consuming large amounts of alcohol every day, it can be fatal to just quit cold turkey. The suggested approach is to cut down an ounce a day. So if you've been drinking say 30 ounces of alcohol a day, take 30 days to detox yourself. It's the seizures you're attempting to avoid. They can be fatal.
I feel sure your doctors have told you this?
Francoise
Be strong guys.......Try to have a great weekend. Go out and smell the daisys......Spend time w/friends, and family. lol
Ok, Dee I'm getting corny again. lol
Love yall,
Annie ***** (:
Peace,
Pelle
My opinion is that you will be safe as long as you abstain from all alcohol in the future. Your body is warning you of things to come. J.B.
Hope to hear from you soon!
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Annie
Sorry if I was not avail for chat when you posted,it is easy to lose threads.
Luke®(the non-tripping version 2.01)©
C/O Spook.
I have joined a few organizations. I had posted my story as a newbie, and recieved an overwhelming response, one of which was a co-owner of a website. My moderator emailed her my story. She asked to display it. They will do this from time to time.
I am actively involved in these chronic pain organizations now. I am trying to stay informed of situations in my state. I am shy like you, but I once saw a program where Christopher Reeves said we have to do our part, even if we don't feel like it. So I am doing what I can, however small it may be. I am almost fully recovered from the surgery, but now I know what was implant pain and what is not. I have SI pain, hip socket pain, and this all results of the degenerative arthritis. I am being discharged from my Ortho on the 25th. Then I am on my own, during my search for a new doctor to treat my chronic pain.
I am almost out of meds, but not to worried. I have been tapering down, and psyching myself out. lol I will be winging it for awhile, but I'm tough. Thank you for writing, and I always look forward to hearing from you. I will ck/in at this forum from time to time, as I do not want to loose contact w/ my friends.
Love,
Annie
ANNIE'S QUOTE
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Ps....I bought some L-tyrosine and B6. It really helps.
God bless you.
Love,
Annie
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