Oh, my dear, I am so sorry! I don't think there is a time limit though you are right, it sounds bad. Is your boyfriend under the care of a doctor? Have you thought of taking him to an ER?I think that there is a better place for you to post this question. We have a cirrhosis forum, I will get the address. There is a person on there that has a lot of knowledge and he can direct you better than I can. Hang in there