Hi!
I am a 25 year old male. I am in good health...take lots of vitamins daily, exercise reguraly, not overweight, excellent eating habbits and no drugs.
My only downfall has been alcoholism. I probably had my first 'drunk' experience at the age of 19, and I have drank pretty reguraly. Alcoholism runs through my family, so I was quite concerned when I started realizing my drinking habbits--basically, I never know how to stop or limit myself. I can only compare this to that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
It only became a matter of time before I realized how out of control I get when I am drunk (I literally turn into a wild man) and I am getting myself COMPLETELY off the alcohol. While this seems a task onto itself, I believe that I do have the will in me.
So, my question is about body detoxification/liver health though. I have been taking Milk Thistle DAILY for the past 5 years along with all the other important vitamins (A, Bcomplex, C, D, Calcium, E, flaxseed oil a Green Tea antioxidant, amino acid complex, and a couple others). And while sobering up is eye opening, I am wondering about liver health and liver healing. Should I be concerned? Obviously, I am curbing my drinking habbits to the MAXIMUM...But is there a way that I can check the state of my liver, or any advice that I can get on caring for the liver/liver healing? I definately feel that I have 'fallen off the path' for a portion of my life, but I want to fix it and do better from here out. I feel absolutely fine, this question is completely from nerves/concern. I read online that the liver can be a 'silent killer.'
Hi, congratulations on your courage and strength to move forward in your life without alcohol. To ease your nerves, go to a doctor and have them do tests.. they will be able to tell you if you have liver damage. Good news is I hear the liver will repair itself in time. best of luck to you.
I went to a Doctor the day after I got sober and had everything checked out. My liver, pancreas and gall bladder weren't doing so well....but a little over three years later, my physical health has been restored (except for today I've got the flu).....
Hi WWgirl-
Not that I am comparing myself to you-- I know that everybody is different--
but what your drinking experience like (time legnth, severity, etc)
Not that I am comparing myself to you-- I know that everybody is different--
but what your drinking experience like (time legnth, severity, etc)
WWgirl--
also were there any signs or symptoms that your liver or pancreas were not functioning properly???
also were there any signs or symptoms that your liver or pancreas were not functioning properly???
