cant seen to recover after alcohol binge??

[marzpet]

I had a sea accident a while ago and had a tetanis injection and was given antibiotics.Two days later I had a couple of driks and was horribly drunk,I woke up the next day and fely like I was dying.I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and positive for phlori,I had treatment and the phlori was reated. But sibce the I have been very ill, i have not drunk any alcohol in 6 months,I had a urine,blood and a ultrasond tests done on my liver and every enzyme was normal except for one,I think it is the SHRT.normal is 0.8 and mine is 250,the docror gave me tablets called legalon,and it has been 6 months and I am still ill.The symptoms I have are a headache,my eyes feel like they are being tightend,I feel nauseas,my heart feels as if it is pumping harder and faster,I used to have a pain in the abdomen and stomach but that seems to have gone.

If I drink these symptoms get worse and I feel as if my heart is gonig stop.The doctors say that my immune system is low ans that after some supplementation I will come right with time.I did notice that all this started after the drinking after the tetanis injection. Is there anything that you can think of that can cause these symptoms. I just cant seem to be helped.I am a 26year old male.at the moment i dont drink but I used to drink heavily on the weekenks. What are your opinions?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Problems with the liver can impair alcohol metabolism.

I am not familiar with the SHRT liver test, and this is not a part of the typical liver panel.  Thus, I cannot comment on the meaning of a level of 250.  

You can consider further testing for hepatitis, which is a simple blood test.  

There are various medications that can interact with the alcohol.  One consideration would be Flagyl - which is part of some H Pylori regimens.  

You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician - as well as to ensure there are no other medications that you may be taking that can interact with alcohol.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com

[jmorrissette]

Have you been checked for gastritis/reflux?

[jboy]

Some of your symptoms also sound similar to hyperthyroidism or Graves, especially the tightening around the eyes.  Get your thyroid levels checked, not only TSH but also Free T4.  Good luck.

If the anibiotic you took was a quinolone, many people have had reactions to this including myself that last for months.  Check out the quinolone support group for more details.  Quinolone antibiotics are Macrobid, Ciproflaxin, and others.