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detox and pvcs
Is it safe to detox at home from alcohol if you have ventricular arrhythmia? Heart structure is sound, I've been thru all the cardiology tests..holter results were average rate of 100, min. 54, max 134. Multiple unifocal pvcs in bigeminy and trigeminy. Normal sinus rhythm. No couplets, triplets, or tach.
I just ask because I know part of withdrawal can be irregular heartbeat, and I always have that(never had a normal ekg in last year. I want to stop drinking to try to stop the pvcs. History is 15 years of daily drinking..last 5 years has been about 7-10 hard drinks a day... I'm thinking about just going in for medical treatment if I start to feel worse than average pvcs. What do you think?
I just ask because I know part of withdrawal can be irregular heartbeat, and I always have that(never had a normal ekg in last year. I want to stop drinking to try to stop the pvcs. History is 15 years of daily drinking..last 5 years has been about 7-10 hard drinks a day... I'm thinking about just going in for medical treatment if I start to feel worse than average pvcs. What do you think?
I quit smoking and drinking many years ago after a long time of indulgence (just made up my mind to quit and stayed with it...wasn't easy), and I have attended a few AA meetings. It will be almost impossible to quit smoking because almost all members substitue coffee for the alcohol addiciton and smoke and drink coffee continuously, and the second hand smoke will diminish any benefit from quiting the smoking habit.
I like ME967's response, makes sense, however I tried to taper off smoking and it never worked out. Had to be an exercise of will power. There are AA members that are able to reduce their drinkng on acceptable terms, and there are some that go on week or more heavy drinking binge and need to be hospitalized after going into delirum tremens (probably dehydrated and not eating prioperly!?). I have heard stories of the delirum that included delusions, hallucinations such as being attacked by birds, spiders, snakes, etc. The severe stress is not very good for anyone with a heart disorder.
Apparently, you didn't experience withdrawls, but in a general sense I would recommend going with professional help for a very HEAVY drinker or one who has gone long drinking binge. Good luck.
I like ME967's response, makes sense, however I tried to taper off smoking and it never worked out. Had to be an exercise of will power. There are AA members that are able to reduce their drinkng on acceptable terms, and there are some that go on week or more heavy drinking binge and need to be hospitalized after going into delirum tremens (probably dehydrated and not eating prioperly!?). I have heard stories of the delirum that included delusions, hallucinations such as being attacked by birds, spiders, snakes, etc. The severe stress is not very good for anyone with a heart disorder.
Apparently, you didn't experience withdrawls, but in a general sense I would recommend going with professional help for a very HEAVY drinker or one who has gone long drinking binge. Good luck.
GOOD FOR YOU. If you defeat smoking down the line, you'll have to give up your tips on a successful quit. haha I don't seem to have it in me to quit smokes though I should. Keep up the faith. And yes I agree at least for awhile or in stressfull times AA would help. One day at a time. Keep up the good job.
Hey everyone, thanks for all of your advice... Am currently on day 4 of detox and so far so good...no abnormally heavier pvcs, noticably higher pulse rate yesterday though, but I think the worst is over...As far as cravings go, I just might look into AA for that support. I have to quit smoking too, so thought alcohol would be first to go since us smokers always want smokes with our drinks...Will start that obstacle as soon as I feel more comfortable with this one...then we will see if I can be pvc free....thanks again for all of your support..
I'm happy that you are taking a first step. It I am no expert by far but here is my advice.
It is hard to cut down gradually but, maybe if you chart each drink every night (ex. 10 tonight, then try 9 for a couple days, then 8 for two to three days ect. down to maybe 2 or 3) it might make it easier and give you or make you realize how much will power you have. It could be an answer even without the heavy withdraws.
Nomatter what we say you will make your own choice so: IF YOU DECIDE to go it on your own cold turky, HAVE SOMEONE WITH YOU (not leaving at all from you) that can get you to help if you need it and strong enough to do so. First 2-3 days are rough. Sometimes a shoot of vodka timed out every so many hours may help with the snakes.
As far as your health goes, I WOULD BE LEARY DOING IT ON YOUR OWN without medical help. I would ask your Doctor or cardiologist the RISK (they're high), and also around the drug and rehab places first before taking the very last drink. I quit and still have the desire for a drink but, my biggy is smokes. Hey good luck bud. I wish you the best now and always.
It is hard to cut down gradually but, maybe if you chart each drink every night (ex. 10 tonight, then try 9 for a couple days, then 8 for two to three days ect. down to maybe 2 or 3) it might make it easier and give you or make you realize how much will power you have. It could be an answer even without the heavy withdraws.
Nomatter what we say you will make your own choice so: IF YOU DECIDE to go it on your own cold turky, HAVE SOMEONE WITH YOU (not leaving at all from you) that can get you to help if you need it and strong enough to do so. First 2-3 days are rough. Sometimes a shoot of vodka timed out every so many hours may help with the snakes.
As far as your health goes, I WOULD BE LEARY DOING IT ON YOUR OWN without medical help. I would ask your Doctor or cardiologist the RISK (they're high), and also around the drug and rehab places first before taking the very last drink. I quit and still have the desire for a drink but, my biggy is smokes. Hey good luck bud. I wish you the best now and always.
You are off the subject! The subject was the safety of detox at home and Lexarosa has ventricular arrhythmia. I focused on those parameters and my response was to those issures. Maybe I wasn't clear, I don't know the medical treatment to prevent an episode of dt and often requires hospitalization for someone who is a heavy drinker to prevent a heart attack.. It isn't inconceivable to provide a deluded dose for a day or two or something else in an injection, whatever!?
To your subject, I believe almost everyone who has been drinking for many years or knows someone who has is very familiar with AA. Exception may be someone who has an isolated life. In the 15 year span I would surmise there has been many attempts and failures for a heavy drinker, it was for me, but it was mostly on weekends for many years and numerous hangovers. I never developed a tolerance as I believe Lexarose has and that makes a big difference for a withdrawal. Your other platitudes are considered as well and known.
To your subject, I believe almost everyone who has been drinking for many years or knows someone who has is very familiar with AA. Exception may be someone who has an isolated life. In the 15 year span I would surmise there has been many attempts and failures for a heavy drinker, it was for me, but it was mostly on weekends for many years and numerous hangovers. I never developed a tolerance as I believe Lexarose has and that makes a big difference for a withdrawal. Your other platitudes are considered as well and known.
I disagree with the previous post regarding gradually decreasing you consumption. Either you have stopped drinking, or you have not. There is no middle ground for an alcoholic, and to think otherwise will set yourself up for failure.
Alcoholism has its own set of serious health risks, heart issues being only one. Your question is a good one and needs to be answered by your doctor. Our best role on this forum is to encourage you to take the best care of your health and hope that you will find the strength to do what is necessary.
Coming to this forum suggests you know the value of support groups. Have you considered AA? It is a wonderful opportunity to get help and to use those experiences helping others.
Best of luck to you.
Alcoholism has its own set of serious health risks, heart issues being only one. Your question is a good one and needs to be answered by your doctor. Our best role on this forum is to encourage you to take the best care of your health and hope that you will find the strength to do what is necessary.
Coming to this forum suggests you know the value of support groups. Have you considered AA? It is a wonderful opportunity to get help and to use those experiences helping others.
Best of luck to you.
Often someone who has been a heavy drinker for many years requires hospitalization as there is the danger delirium tremens (dt's). I believe the protocol would be to gradually decrease consumption or some shots to counteract. Momto3 offers a good suggestion.
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