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End Stage Alcoholism


I Posted my question two days ago without anyone out there answering my question I will give it one more go.

In my Post of Getting Out my question regarding my 64 yr old fiance extremely heavy smoker and drinker. When anyone is in End Stage Alcoholism (third/fourth stages) how long does these stages last before they pass away?

As stated my fiance, has been diagnosed  back in 2006 with COPD, Cirrhosis of the Liver, deeply depressed, malnutrition, physiological problems. gastrological problems, fatigue just too name a few Medical Condition he has. He refuses all medical treatment and does not have any Doctor treating him. Can some Medical Professional please give me some answer. Please do not say he needs too get help as I've been trying for years to do this, this is why I asking here from some advise if possible. He also every day take Over-the-Counter Medications, Aspirin 3 a day, Pain Relief/ Sleep Aid (with Acetaminophen 500mg 2 a day) Primatene  Mist Inhaler three bumps 4 times a day) St John Wort 900mg 6 a day .These are the ones I'm aware of, he could be doing others I'm not aware of.

I was told that he has a four year survival rate if he doesn't stop drinking if he's lucky, is this true?

My next door neighbor is an ER Nurse and she told me, it's still a miracle that he is alive let alone a function drunk. He starts drinking when he gets up every day around 8.30am. I arrived back from overseas two weeks ago after begin away seven months and have notice big changes in his physical appearance and attitude, he's become anger and meaner drunk. This is why I must get out for my own health. Please some answer my Posting.      
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It is impossible to put a date on something like this-- people will often live much longer than everyone expects.... and then there will be cases where the opposite happens.  He surely is not making any effort to live!

From the sound of it you have stayed way too long already!  Run away!
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Thanks for your comments. I also just spoke with my neighbor the ER Nurse who does know my fiance well. She said that the only reason she feels he's still alive is because of me taking care of him but now I'm  leaving he will go down fast.

I know it's hard to put a date on this. What I didn't post was when he went into the hospital his Blood Oxygen Level drop too a very low level this is why he nearly died then. Since then he has had three similar attacks all without going to the Hospital and not receiving any Medical Treatment, how he survived is beyond understanding too me.

  
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