living with liver disease, the symptoms I ignored before my diagnosis
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- a list of the symptoms I ignored before I got sick and was diagnosed with cirrhosis, diabetes, and chronic pancreatitis
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Ive now gone over 5 years without a drop of alcohol and never looked back. Worst drug in the history of mankind.
Still on the wagon?
I was taught to believe marijuana is the worst drug in the history of mankind.
@@Jay-xn4wo If you think of total effects on a person and their life, it probably is. Alcohol is a close second.
@sandman9601 Well, I've been a medical marijuana patient for over 10 years. Before that, I was unhealthy, broke, and had extreme anxiety along with insomnia. Since marijuana I sleep 8 hours a day, got a job paying 350k a year, and my anxiety is gone. Plus, I'm a father of 5. I'm able to keep up with everything. NO marijuana is not what I was taught it was.
It is consider the most difficult drug to quit.. I guess because is "sociable acceptable" and you can find it any where with no problem.
I'm 14 months off the sauce. About a month ago, I finally talked to the Dr about the pain in my R upper quadrant I've been having for years. I had an ultrasound/mri 5 ish years ago and it showed an unhappy, nasty fatty/enlarged liver. I didn't stop drinking, and honestly the last 4 years were the heaviest in my drinking career. Daily drinker/vodka/rum every night and countless amounts on the weekends. I was really worried about the damage I did over those 4 years. I was seriously expecting progression of the fatty liver to fibrosis/cirrhosis which is why I didn't go to the Dr. (I know, stupid, but that's what alcohol does). The recent imaging/comparisons showed zero signs of fatty liver/liver disease. Over the last 14 months AF, exercise and eating well, I reversed the damage I did to my liver from the 15ish years of drinking. Lay off the sauce peeps, it is hard but it is worth it. Don't stop trying. I had more day 1's than I can count. Never stop trying.
Congratulations that’s huge! Stay strong.
Did you quit cold turkey after years of daily drinking?
@@kitchenlife1516 Yes, cold turkey. I did not have the shakes, sweats, DTs, etc. I had cravings and anxiety at the time I would normally start drinking. I would take a hot bath w/a ton of epsom salt and just go to bed. The hot baths helped alot
Can they see if you've scarred your liver. There's a channel on YT and the guy drank heavily in his younger years then quit for like 30 years but still got cirrhosis as a result of his younger drinking days.
@@andys2856 Yes, I had ultrasound and MRI imaging/comparison to my prior results. No scarring, fibrosis is reversed, liver is normal size. I will say, even though I didn't quit drinking until Dec 2022, I did do a major change in my diet and fitness starting in October 2019. I guess I did it backwards as far as fitness and nutrition and then quitting drinking later.
Sweating out what smells like alcohol stank my entire flat out - floors, walls, furniture, bedding, clothes. Sheer poisonous stench. After 7 days it is gone. It is staggering how desperate the body is to rid itself of the toxic onslaught.
I buried my best friend 6 years ago last month. He was 59. He had no family left the last 10 years of his life, so went full tilt on the booze. I was his medical power of attorney as well, so I was a spectator to the progression of signs into symptoms, into full blown end stage cirrhosis. Eventually seizures, coma, etc etc, until one morning at 1am I got the call. He was 400k in medical debt at the time of his death. Unbelievably, he was an organ donor, which i thought was futile, but they harvested, bone, skin, corneas, and all sorts of other things. A young girl received his corneas the next day and regained her vision. I was notified by the donor site that 22 people were served by his donation.
Nice ending to a sad story, and may your friend RIP
@ability_group7403
The liquor store he frequented, however went bankrupt.
That is a sad but amazing story at the same time. Thank you for sharing. God bless
"400k in medical debt". 😯 That alone can encourage you to drink even more. Nice health care system.
@allesindwillkommen
He failed to register for his retiree healthcare plan as his disability insurance ended. He was in the hospital for 28 days with no insurance and accumulated 230k in bills there. Once i discovered he was uninsured, i requested cobra paperwork for him which would have been retroactive for that time period between disability and retiree insurance. All he had to do was sign it and give it to his mail lady who often spent time chatting with him. He told me he did. A year later when he died I discovered he never did and was paying 300 a month towards that bill. I was able to get the hospital to settle for virtually nothing before probating his estate. In the end I had to liquidate his estate and pay 210k for all the remaining bills accumulated over the last 4 years of his life.
2 years baby, two years!!!
That's awesome!!! Congratulations!!!! God bless
That is awesome!!!!!
Feels great, doesn’t it? 4 years for me!
Way to frickin go!!
Nobody tells you alcohol is a poison, do they? Good job.
I had 2 young coworkers die from liver disease. One was only 39 with 2 young kids. I tell young people that at age 30 you have to stop the drinking, smoking, over eating, and drugs. When you are young your body heals, after 30 the damage accumulates.
My daughter passed away at 38 from cirrhosis. I never thought she drank enough to hurt her. Never saw her drunk or sick till the very end. She worked very hard & I thought she was ok because she never sick all her life. I miss her so very much!
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😢sorry for your loss
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Maybe she didn't seem that sick because she was young, i was an alcoholic in my 20s but I never had many of the common symptoms never had a hangover
Some of the symptoms he listed that he experienced- high blood pressure; nausea/ throwing up, red blotches on the skin, red eyes, no appetite, high and low blood sugar, seeing white and black blotches in vision, shaking hands, always feeling hot, skin tags, lack of energy, shortness of breath, dull liver and pancreas pain, brain fog, dizziness, vertigo, lightheaded, stomach pain, gout and towards the end losing weight.
That moonshine boy
Im an alcoholic starting narcotics anonymous tomorrow. I have a lot of your symptoms. I am ready to get past this. Wish me luck.
Thank you for watching and I am wishing you luck! I hope nothing but the best for you! God bless
Good luck 🍀
Get into really good oils and fats and salts (celtic) Salt baths - low carb some fruit. Thyroid / black seed oil
The cult needs your 2 dollars
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I watched my niece die from cirrhosis a couple years ago. She was only 31. I'm grateful I didn't end up like this. 11 years sober now.
I’m so sorry you lost her.
11 years is absolutely amazing and you should ok I’ll be proud
Congratulations on your sobriety, I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. That is so sad and so young. Thank you for watching. God bless
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@@Kristen10-22😊😊😊
drinking to the point of getting tipsy or drunk is essentially poisoning yourself. i dealt with drinking problems for 16 years before kicking the habit. tried countless times to stop before finally succeeding. now 3 years sober. feels great and i will never go back
Congratulatons!!
My husband passed away from cirrhosis April 2023. It’s a horrific disease. He was only 34. We have three little boys. I’m so glad to see someone talking about this. He was stage 4 by the time he was diagnosed. Looking back there were so many signs we just ignored them. It’s amazing how your body can hold itself together. He was “ok” one day and the next they were telling him he had three months to live.
I am so very sorry for your loss. That is just too young. I am so, so sorry for you and your children. Thank you for being here. God bless
I’m so very sorry for your loss! My S-I-L & I both watched our husbands die of cirrhosis. It’s a terrible disease, that not only effects the patient, but is so difficult for the caregivers & all family. A very hard disease to watch, especially in the end. Something anyone who has watched someone die from cirrhosis, something they’ll never forget!! We finally got a wonderful loving hospice who came in & helped us with end of life issues. It broke all of our hearts, the only thing that gave us peace was knowing we were sinners, broken, but we had a Heavenly Father who forgave us & was waiting for us at the end of our lives. 🙌 Thank you for saving my soul! 🙏🏼💞🙌
Four years sober after 35 years of daily drinking I’ve determined alcohol is the the toughest drug I’ve ever faced. You know I’m praying for you daily my Brother, God be with you !
That's awesome and thank you so much! God bless
That’s wonderful ❤❤ you saved your life ❤
Alcohol is terrible while I have a medical card and I cannot buy more mj right now because of a stupid limit but I could go down to the liquor store and buy enough to die tonight. ALCOHOL and the widespread general consumption of this trash is what ages people in the traditional sense. If you never drink alcohol and stay fit. You will most likely be quite healthy.
Same! Too many underestimate how consuming alcohol addiction is.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk You’re an inspiration to the many my Brother! I lift your name up to the ultimate healer daily 🙌🏻
All of this is so relatable. All of the throwing up, nausea, red eyes, starving myself, choosing drinking over eating, shaking, low blood sugar, being hot all the time, sweating, shortness of breath, terrible brain fog, etc. Trying to choke down liqour to feel better💀 Man, I never thought about how sick I really was. I finally decided to get sober in May of 2021. Had a few relapses since, but have achieved some good chunks of sobriety time. I am currently almost 60 days sober since my last relapse. I can't imagine where I would be if I hadn't decided to get sober. Probably wouldn't even be here. Stay strong, you're doing great❤
Proud of you for getting sober
I'm trying too
Congratulations on your journey to sobriety, I know it's hard but it is sooo worth it !!!! Keep fighting the good fight 😊 best wishes
@@511cel2 keep fighting for yourself, you are worth it and it is a much better life😊 best wishes
@511cel2 One day at time, my friend.❤️🙏
Just came across this video. Never apologize for talking too long. No such thing. We need you to keep sharing. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're saving lives! 💜
I like that he talk a long time, I just don't have a lot of time. So I turn the playback speed all the way to 2 an dI can still understand it.
I just watched your first video. Man you look so much better and have way more energy. You're doing something right bro. And you're helping others.
Thank you man! I did look different. And that's when I felt comfortable enough to record. I'm telling you, I looked like a skeleton. Thank you for everything man! I really appreciate you! God bless
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Hi, i subscribed a couple weeks ago. I have cirrhosis from alcohol. I went to the hospital on February 9th 2023. Quit on my own which made me have a seizure and a ride in an ambulance. I had acute kidney and liver failure and had 11 lbs of fluid drained from my abdomen. I am f3/f4. Haven't touched alcohol since but its quite a story. I feel lucky to be alive. Im a single mom with 6 kids. Oldest is 24, youngest is almost 8. I used alcohol as a way to cope. Or so i thought. I
Wow, that's a lot !! I hope you continue to stay sober and your life improves greatly !!! Your children need a healthy mom and you deserve happiness !!! Best wishes for a full recovery
@@thegmom7812hang in there Mom! You got this! 🙏💪
What does f3/f4 mean?
@@davelehti4000did you figure out what 3/4 was?
What is 3/4
There isn't enough said about non-alcoholic liver disease. I nearly died with it because it took doctors a long time to diagnose it because I don't drink. But after a long time hospitalised, 30 blood transfusions, 2 paracenteses, CT scans, blood test every day (major protein deficiency), losing 40kg in weight, etc - I finally had a TIPS procedure & I no longer have problems. Never presume it's alcohol induced.
And hemocrematotis
I am in healthcare and in Europe and really watch what I eat last ten years, never was obese~actually thin, Labs (AST,ALT) good, drink if once per month. Regardless got at 32yr old, yesterday at checkup ultrasound diagnosed fatty liver.
Really caught be of guard, except maybe could be all due to smoking half a life.
what lifestyle choices lead to it?
@@moedark4390 The doctors didn't really have any answers for me. I asked about prescribed medications, paracetamol & ibuprofen but was assured that these couldn't have caused it. The only thing that doesn't help is yo-yo dieting - I've been overweight then lost weight then put the weight back on - ad nauseum. I've never taken illegal drugs, so don't know if taking them has an adverse effect. Hope all is well with you.
My daughter doesn't drink but has fatty liver. I'm here to see if I learn anything
5:30 he finally gives the first symptom.
Thk
What an impatient meanie you are
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Thank you. I can't stand how people just ramble on and one and never get to the point.
And it was worth hanging in there for.
Just made 9 yrs Feb 2024 sober now it's the best decision I ever happened to me!! To stop But I do have cirrhosis and a diabetic IT really sucks but im just glad GOD was looking out for me!!. 🙏🙌
This is one of the best testimonials I've heard to motivate anyone who drinks to stop. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! God bless
omg when you just mentioned the strings in the sky my stomach just sunk...Every time I look into the sky they're like little squiggly lines that will slowly move around. I even went to the eye doctor for that and they said it was blood vessels but I didn't buy it. Ive struggled with alcohol for years now and I have had hepatitis and pancreatitis..I've been in and out of hospitals so many times I can't count. I literally can relate to every single symptom you just mentioned, wow. I haven't had a scan in a while now or tests done on my liver but I've been having bad stomach pains all day after binging sunday, the same day I was released from the hospital (smh) ...I feel like this is the time I finally am done especially after seeing this.
I pray you have know desire for drinking and that your body heals completely
Great video and super good advice. I was a Paramedic in Detroit for 14 years, so I have a medical background of sorts.
I much like you even with my medical background dismissed signs and symptoms, although not as extreme as yours. My point being even with some medical knowledge we all want to dismiss what our bodies are telling us on something else. As you said, “throwing up coffee grounds” but thought it was the soda.
I commend you on your truthfulness and sharing your story. I’m glad you are still here because many that get to that point don’t survive.
I was touched by this video even more so because I’m a month into not drinking and you inspired me even more to keep on keeping on with being sober.
I could listen to you all day! Fascinating insight into everything you’ve been through and are still going through. Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of it with us. Best wishes. ❤
Thank you for saying that! It's been a long road, but I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't tell my story and hopefully it helps others see the light. Best wishes to you as well! Have a great night! God bless
Crazy how far a person can go before realizing their life is in their own hands,...been there done that never going back!
🙏. Alcohol sadly is seen as normal and not a drug that has caused a huge issues for our society. Divorced, family break down, medical issues, and so many other things. 😢🙏
A friend of mine drank a handle a day for 20 years, never got cirrhosis , but he went from winning a distinguished flying cross and smart and hilarious, to a shell of the former man that he was. Drinking is no bueno
My husband used to say as he was throwing up constantly and taking handfuls of antacids and PPIs “you should be glad you don’t have my illness”. He used to think he had GERD not end stage liver disease. Your videos have really helped me understand what he was experiencing. Unfortunately he didn’t ever go to the doctor until it was to late to help him. You really help so many. In so many ways. Thank you.
I’m sorry to hear about your husband.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry about your husband. Thank you for watching. I'm glad these videos can bring some light to his illness. God bless
Hi sorry for your loss. I was recently at the doc and he said he thought I had Gerd but I don't really get acid reflux feelings. So it made me wonder if it was actually my liver and i asked, he checked the feeling of my liver and abdomin and said he thought not.. I'm not so sure and have dropped the beers. How long did your husband have the symptoms of GERD, if that's not too intrusive to ask? And was it all the time?
Hay man thx for sharing. I do between 6 and 9 beers a night: since I was 12 now in my 50's. Just cant stop: night sweats and terror dreams if I do. I'm always sweating and what you said that scared me was the bp issue. Lately I experienced these pains in my neck. I'm an RN, so I throw on the bp cuff 186/96. Blew my mind. Now I hear you say this. Damm us drunks lie to ourselves so bad. LIVER LIVER LIVER... I of all people should know better.
May God strengthen u n help u, giv up. 🙏
You are a dangerous nurse
Try the carnivore diet. It can help deliver quite a bit and blood pressure.
Omg the terror dreams. I used to blame those on my ex-husband…just like my Mom blame all the problems on a man. They’re gone! The dreams…not the men. 5 years sober!
I am sure the alcohol is still on your breath in the morning if you go to work. I wonder why no one talked to you about this. No one talked to me other than fired me one day that I was sick. Big wake up call, no job and bills were still coming in.
The honesty in your videos is so admirable. You are a really good communicator, by the way. You are laying yourself bare, and it is helping so many people! The transformation you have decided to make in yourself is truly inspirational. I am sure that your wife and children are so happy and grateful in your decision to start over! 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much! I unfortunately get flack for how transparent I am sometimes. But, it's ok. If my videos are helping, then I will continue to make them and be as transparent as possible. I really want people to understand where I was with my drinking and let others know that they are not alone in the amount and times when they drank. I really appreciate you saying this! Thank you! God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk you gotta keep it real! If you're gonna help people, you shouldn't sugar-coat it!
I appreciate and admire the transparency and you keeping it real.
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@metaltek-kp5cs LD doing an awesome job! He's saying the same stuff I would.
I don’t know if this helps but I’ve seen multiple doctors talk a lot how to heal, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Eric Berg. Ken is an MD. Eric is a Chiropractor turned nutrition expert. They talk about liver disease and how to improve and even reverse it. I healed my Hashimotos with their advice. Just thought I’d mention it. All the best to you.
@KateBee123 thank you for the advice! God bless
God Bless you too!
Dive into the world of Dr.Ken Berry, Anthony Chaffee, Paul Mason, Eric Berg…
The supplements for the liver will help to heal it. NAC, TUDCA, MILK THISTLE. Watch videos on youtube how they work to heal the liver.
Sten Ekberg is a good one too. I havent listened to Shawn Baker a whole lot but he seems alright too
Hang in there brother. I'm with you in this. Stage 4 liver disease.
Thank you for another great video. I know your journey has been painful, but I hope your heart feels at peace seeing how many people you’ve already helped. Thank you for being so honest and open with thousands of people you’ve never even met. You bring a lot of comfort to those who feel like they’re fighting this alone. Don’t feel guilty if you ever need to step back to take time out for yourself and your family, though! Your content has a huge impact, even on your days off. Happy Valentine’s Day!💚
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! God blesz
I was only 23 and fell into deep alcoholism over the course of 9 months. I was overseas and drinking 6-8 500ml cans of 9% alcohol a day, it totals out to about a liter of 80 proof alcohol. I was drinking before work, taking some into work with me to ward off the shakes and panic attacks, and then drinking after work til 2 am.
It got to the point towards the end of the 9 months where if I went 3-4 hours without a drink I’d start getting panic attacks, extreme sweating, dangerously high blood pressure, low blood sugar etc.
I talked with my doctor and got a small supply of meds so I could cold turkey the alcohol without risking seizures etc. and luckily I was able to escape. Even only a couple weeks sober I was feeling 1000% better.
I just wanted to share for anyone in similar shoes. We often hear about people who drink for years and years before experiencing catastrophic health issues, but depending on your drinking and/or pre-existing conditions, health issues can sneak up extremely quickly.
so sorry it took me this long to find your channel...going through it now.. your an angel my friend, keep up the amazing work 😊😊
Good luck to you!
Wow!!! Thank you so much!!! You are so kind! I truly appreciate you! And good luck to you as well! God bless
Another thing I first noticed was acute Chronic Fatigue. Well Your body was literally screaming alarms at you. Bless your heart.💞
Yes! Thank you! God bless
Hey LD happy Valentine’s to you and the wifey. I appreciate you sharing all the telltale signs you saw and ignored. I’m so glad you were able to get saved. I feel when we’re giving another chance we fully appreciate the simple things in life. Just the background you have with all those trees is super peaceful, that’s something I would enjoy to the fullest. I know you do too. I’m looking forward to the next video. Hope you have a wonderful evening with the fam.
I sure am glad too! Happy valentines day to you as well! I hope you had a fantastic day! Thank you for everything! Especially that you are looking forward to the next video! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you for the videos man! Because of your messages I finally went to the doctor and my ALT & AST were 5x the normal range. All of my other numbers are within normal range and the doc said if I stop now I should be able to live a normal life. (only 38yrs old) Follow up in 6 months.
I've been experiencing all of this. Ive been told a few times that my liver enzymes were too high....i get the dizziness, head fog, everything that u mentioned.... sadly sometimes the only way i feel my body getting back normal is alcohol.... when i stop a few days or just have 2 drinks, i feel brand new....its only when i binge....i sneak and drink when i first wake up....its hijacked my life basically.... whenever i do feel great, i tell myself im not gonna go jard anymore because of the aftermath but i do it anyway and spend a week trying recover just to do it again....i hate that i feel powerless to control my drinking.
It's important for people to know non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is just as bad. I just got diagnosed and I've been researching a lot. 40 million people have fatty liver disease and don't even know it.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Heavy drinkers who don't hear this, need to hear it. We all fool ourselves into saying, oh, that happens to some people, but not me. Or, I'll get a handle on this before its too late. All the while it is damaging us, and no one can really tell when they have gone too far. I was a heavy week end drinker, and it fucked up a lot of things in my life. I am now 4 years sober, and know I can't go back to that. Alcohol is an insidious drug. At first it makes you feel warm, happy, energetic, and fun. It will overtake you, and now you will feel the exact opposite....scared, dark, hopeless and broken. Don't go out that way, stop right now, and don't go back.
I appreciate your factual experience being an alcoholic. I'm 59 and I've been drinking vodka for 45 years with maybe 7 years periodic gaps. I've been eating organic foods with loads of water for 20 years. Like your videos. I know it's time for me to stop. Bless you man.
the key to the liver is giving it large gaps of no alcohol to repair itself... meaning.. have 1 drinking day a week (if you have the will power the other days that is.. I can personally do this, not everyone can) and 6 days to heal... best of both worlds
@@dingytv538 Binge drinking.
Why are you doing this to yourself? Please drop it.
@@HeathenDance I forgot to add on that 1 day, it is a 2 drink max. Im not one of those people who once I start I cant stop. I have 2 and done....so no binge
@@vericacvetkovic9093 doing what
I was actually dealing with most of these symptoms about a good 6 months before I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The symptoms would be way worse when I was hungover. I also understand completely about the whole alter ego thing. Alcohol was a way for me to become someone I wanted to be otherwise. Addiction is such a bizarre phenomenon. Another great video man.
Thank you so much and it really is. God bless
interesting, in spite of all the mind games we play with ourselves in addiction, that when it is literally staring you in the face (READ: the mirror), we find another game to play. crazy, but seems pretty universal, listening to your story and reading the comments here, on this channel. you have allowed yourself, through this channel, a place to relate, to question, to share, and to learn from and through your experiences. and then you are courageous enough and bold enough, to think out loud with us. it never feels like you are holding back. you are honest, even when it is painful, when it might not show you in your best light. too few are capable of that, and even fewer to do it publicly. i am thankful. we are all thankful.
Beautifully said, I agree 💯. It’s raw and LD is a hero in my eyes. He is using his voice to share his struggles that most do not. I also echo your sentiment, the folks on this channel sharing their experiences has helped me so much. You shared so much impactful information that it has touched so many. Your bravery is truly inspiring. Our society accepts and promotes alcohol until it becomes a problem. Alcoholism is stigmatized but it’s easy to lose control when it’s everywhere. I’m not sure what other outcome is expected. It’s fun…until it’s not. Hope you’re doing well David.
Exactly Right. I completely agree with you.💞
Very well said David, and agree with you. The truth hurts, especially with yourself! LD is healing his body, mind, and heart by just sharing his story/ life journey and the impact he is having on so many lives(not just alcoholic)is Powerful!
When the big C hit the world guess what didn't shut down...liquor stores!!! I wonder how many people became alcohol dependent through that ordeal!
Thank you so much David! I really appreciate everything you said here. You are so kind man. Thank you!
Thank you for actually getting in depth with your symptoms. Your the only one I've seen do this. Thank you bud
U have been thru so much. But u r looking strong & good. Hope u r having a nice Valentines Day with the Fam. God Bless Friend ❤
Thank you!!!!😊😊😊 God bless
I like that you use the term stop - 2008 I had whipple surgery for pancreas cancer- it wasn’t it was scar tissue that had wrapped around my pancreas- I was sober at the time since 1993 but I know the pain you have experienced - I’m border line diabetic so I’m trying to do it by what I eat- did you join AA wonderful content!
Thanks... You are helping many.
I’m grateful everyday I made it through that nightmare. I had to relearn how to live in this world sober and that was crazy because I hadn’t remembered life sober. I drank for over 20 years basically daily and it took me even 5 or 6 years of actively trying to get sober to get sober. I never thought I would have a normal life and to be here over 2 years sober it’s quite remarkable to me how resilient I was to keep trying by myself and that I actually made it through. Wow. Our bodies are a miraculous gift 🙏
I’m an alcoholic and yes high blood pressure could be a sign I have a heartbeat like I’m running at all times even when I’m relaxing, nosebleeds, lack of sleep hallucinations when I’m trying to sleep I haven’t quit yet but I am trying I’m 29 pray for me I want to quit but I can’t my kids need me and my wife I always provide for them because I own my own business but I don’t spend enough time as I should with them because I’m to busy drinking
I hope you find the will power to stop drinking. I know the struggle and unfortunately I know it to well. I'm 50 and only sober 8 months. I was a functioning alcoholic for 30 years and have so much regret of raising my son's around it. They never went without anything and I cooked and cleaned every day for them but 80 percent of the time I was drinking. I didn't drink hard alcohol only beer but still pretty drunk most of the time. I cry so much now because I have so much guilt and shame of my drinking. They grow up so fast and life is too short not to make a change now. I pray that you find the will to stop and hope you get counseling for it.
Thats so awesome! Congratulations! Everything yoh said here is so true!!! Thank you! God bless
Happy Valentine's to you and your family. So glad you're still here on this earth to enjoy a Valentine's Day with your family and your RUclips Family. You're so helpful to many. God Bless You All.
Love your profile photo 🥰
Thank you for your video. I've had brain fog, the visual blotches, skin tags and plenty more issues for about 5 years, chronically. I've waved them all off as signs of getting older. Only after watching your video, I decided to quit alcohol. It's so much more pernicious than I ever realized. Thank you for reaching me before I stepped off the proverbial cliff.
thank you so much for sharing. wishing you health and peace.
Hi LD. The loss of motor skills, your balance, is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Again, liver disease causes this. This is reversible if it’s caught soon enough.
Benfotiamine is absorbed by the body better than thiamine.
Reverses liver disease or feeling unbalanced?
My dad was an alcoholic, his mother too. I had problems with it in my 20s but quit before I met my wife thank god. I'm in my 50s now and have had anxiety, depression and neurological issues over the past 25 years, I believe the alcohol injured my nervous system.
Drank as much as I could get my hands on from 14-25. I'm 36 now and very happy that I made the choice early to get myself in shape. My grandfather died at 45 from Cirrhosis and I saw myself headed there.
I appreciate your channel ….my ex husband is an alcoholic , ( functional ) and I am so scared for him ….he got fatty liver when the kids were little …I saw him over the summer he didn’t look well too me . He can’t live without alcohol & benzo meds .he would need rehab . He’s a very smart man , gifted in many ways .Kids are adults now , they would love to see him well , I’ve personally never known him alcohol or drug free .
I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope that he gets the help that he needs soon! I really hope that your children get the chance to know him sober. It's really tough, but it can be done. Thank you. God bless
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May I ask how many years you drank?
The stuff you describe around the 13-14 minute mark was the start of hepatic encephalopathy. Visual hallucinations. Bit longer, and you'd start getting audio and tactile, too. From that point, death is usually near. Glad you got out of this man. I'm 3 weeks off booze myself, still struggling with getting off of valium- the valium I used to survive alcohol withdrawal, no less. From the frying pan into the fire, huh? At least those will give me the time to get off slowly, since they won't fry my liver nearly as much as alcohol was doing.
My friends/family kept drinking when I stopped. Nowadays, they're having health problems. I'm going 13 years sober.
Hey LD and family, I sent an email. If you still want to do the interview, let me know. I want to be an encouragement to people. Keep up the fight, everyone, because it's so worth it.
Cool! Thank you! I haven't seen it, but honestly, I haven't looked. I will message you for sure! I'll get with you tomorrow morning. Be on the lookout. I'm super excited to talk to you! Thank you! God bless😊😊😊
That’s so awesome! I hope you do. God bless 🙏🏼💚
That will be wonderful!💞I’ll be looking forward to it. I’m seven weeks alcohol free. I’m real real sick but I’m thankful I’m not touching alcohol anymore.
@@CMoore8539after seven weeks, how are you still sick? This super surprises me. I'm at four weeks and only symptom so far is fatigue. I'm just curious if your still sick is part of the detoxing process. please respond, and more importantly please feel better!
Pretty much all bad alchys describe that same coffee ground stuff, I was a FD medic for a while and a lot of our frequent fliers were drunks, especially the guys and a few girls living on the streets.
One guy broke into a car to get out of the cold and pass out and woke up vomiting this almost black spew, he was transported and died a few days later.
Not exactly sure the official cause.
Alter ego...yes! I am boring without alcohol. Add Captain and coke and I can come alive! I don't drink anymore, so back to being boring.
You’re not boring. We all have something special which is what makes us unique. Stay strong.
I know exactly what you mean!!! Hahahaha! Thank you for watching! God bless
I literally have and even more so had almost all these especially while I was daily drinking. It’s lingered. And some have got worse again. But I think I’ve shared I just came off some medication I was taking actively. I can’t believe how similar I felt/feel. I’m hoping my body is taking care of itself but not naive to the fact that it’s quite possible some damage is done. Still waiting on dr appt.
It means so much to be able to relate to you and others in their comments on here. Not just because of symptoms but mainly because of the similarities in how this journey makes us feel. It’s so important to feel like we aren’t alone.
I appreciate you LD, and everyone here who takes the time to comment and share their experiences.
Thank you for this and thank you for always taking the time to comment here! I know it helps others to see that they too are not alone. Thanks! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk ofcourse! Always! 🙂
your video popped up for some reason, so, i just wanted to say that what you mentioned at 13:16 mins, in the eyes, is called “floaters” where proteins clump in the eye fluid (which is like a clear jelly) and casts a shadow to the back of the eye, so you see “black clumps and strings” .. as i have had them for years.. they can zap them away (totally painless) but they come right back. they may have gone away from no more toxic stuff, like alc. thats my thoughts.
I dont have l.d but i was heading that way. For 20 year i used to drink beer every single night unless i was broke or sick. I gave drinking and smoking up 4 years ago. I dont miss smoking but omg i soooo miss a cold beer .its hard not to go buy some but i know i would regret it
I understand, but congratulations on your sobriety!!!! That is so awesome! Thank you! God bless
What helps me when I really crave a beer, I drink a bunch of water. Helps me a lot.
I know I have gout. I drank 12-14 beers a night every night for ≈ 20 years. Much more on the weekends. As in all day. I quit drinking for 6 months and never had another attack. I relapsed recently for 5 days and got another attack right after, so I know the beer is the culprit. I'm 10 days sober again, but I'm still suffering from the attack. I also have neuropathy in both feet. I just made a doctors appointment to get it looked at. Like you said, I'm afraid about what else they could find. This is the first Dr. appointment I've been to in 5 years. Haven't had a physical in over 20 years for the same reason you mentioned. I'm kind of nervous TBH. Thank you for the video. I think I'll take your advice before it's too late.
You look very healthy now. Its amazing how the body can recover.
Thank you so much! It really is! God bless
Thank you so much for your ongoing encouragement and valuable information. Looking forward to your next video. God bless.
Thank you so much! God bless
I appreciate your videos. A good friend has been a heavy beer drinker for a long time. Moreover, was a drug (just name one) user. He was told long time ago he had a fatty liver. What I notice the most is his belly. He has gained weight. But to me he looks bloated as well. Finally, he is going to a doctor he likes. He is on Librium to help and is doing better. I am afraid tho that he may have cirrhosis.
That alter ego topic is interesting. Lying, modifying stories, exaggerating are tools used to subconsciously make that alter ego a reality. I personally think that there is a much deeper reason for engaging in this behavior. It is related to the fall of humanity.
Hello, dude. What was your poison? I drink over a case of Budweiser in 24 hours for past three years. Glad you're doing better, bro. All my best to you and yours.
Serge in Chicago.
Another good video. The kind of video that resonates with so many people that watch this channel im sure. The road of an alcoholic is a tuff one to bear. Like you say often, if these messages can save one person then thats what keeps you going here. Have a good evening.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this. God bless
My family is filled with alcoholism and I work in psychology with addictions. Remember this is a DISEASE. When your in addiction your brain chemistry is not working properly and your in a systemic state of fight or flight. Your not the perpetrator of addiction
Hi LD. A happy Valentine’s Day to you 💚. That’s was a very detailed brave story. I know you are helping many in the same boat ! I have seen so many patients with cirrhosis where I work. It’s sad and it getting worse . We have males and females aged 30-75 ish . Really heavy drinkers. They usually come in bc of Hepatic encephalopathy ( due to elevated ammonia levels) confusion, jaundice and ascites. Repeat Repeat. It is very difficult for the family caretaker . So we give them the yucky meds for ammonia levels and do a parenthesis . They get stable. Most come back repeatedly due to cont drinking or the damage to liver is late stage . It is devastating. I’m glad you are around and sober. For you. For your family . I pray you live a long good life. I think you will bc you are doing good self care . Blessings and hugs to you friend 💚💚💚💚💚🌟🌟🌟👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you mona!!!! God blesz
This was a really great topic for a video. I can see every single video yo uhave done helping people. I hope you have a blessed evening and sleep well tonight.
Thank you so much 🐔🚫🏄♀️! I thought that little emogi was pretty cool! Going to have to use that with you from now on! I hope you have a great night and get some good rest yourself! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Oh my gosh, the emojis, lol
Excellent video again, LD. I get liver/spleen pains too, but they were definitely worse back when I drank. Man, the daily puking was SO bad, wasn’t it? Ugh I remember the taste of all that stomach acid coming up all day every day. It’s so hard when you need your morning fix and you can’t get it down. Ugh what a terrible time that was.
Interesting about sleepwalking and eating…but my question is, (like you I’d also black out nightly) how do you know
It was sleepwalking as opposed to actions during blackout? Because both we have no recollection of, so I’m just curious how you know it was sleepwalking. Really fascinating regardless that you were unconsciously ingesting calories because your body knew it was malnourished. Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your wonderful wife and you can celebrate your multiple decades of love! 💕
Thank you! Yeah... the puking is horrible, especially when you are trying to drink to get your morning fix. It could have been from the alcohol, I would get up after I had been asleep and eat and not remember. I would be blackout drunk every night too, so there is that. Could be? Thank you again and I really appreciate the comment! God bless😊
ty for summarizing and saving 30 min of my life
omg this reminds me of myself towards the end of my drinking career. i thought i was peeing out fireball! I thought it was everything else until i had my blood work and my liver enzymes were off the charts. The day after i saw my blood workI went to the emergency room. those symptoms were going on for a long time before i ended up in the ER. I didnt notice a really bad pain in my liver until about 2 weeks before i ended up in the hospital. My eyes turned yellow about 2 weeks before the hospital.i remember thinking it was allergies or i was hoping it was.loss of hair for over a year before i got sick and i blamed it on menopause.i basically thought it was anything else not liver failure! Great share! my name is Aimee
How long ago did those things happen to you?
im going to say around 2 months@@rewW86
2 and a half years ago@@rewW86
I’m not an alcoholic, but I’ve got liver issues, and I had to shut off the video when you talked about the “coffee grounds” you were throwing up. I’ve started getting what feels like a second heart pounding in my stomach at night….
I not a doctor and I just telling you what happened to my dad he started feeling that heart beat in his stomach it was a aneurysm he almost died something just told me to let you know that maybe it could save your life or it may be nothing at all
Medical gaslighting. They never find anything wrong with me. I could have a bone protruding from my arm and they would tell me to go home and drink fluids after collecting my copay. I'm glad you were able to quit and get your ish together after all of that. Going the right direction.
Brother despite your health issues you look good now, congrats on the sobriety! Shit ain't easy
I feel you on putting it off. I was diagnosed with Hep C from needle usage in probably 2005. I have a lot of symptoms (I believe) that I act like aren’t there, or act like they’re isolated incidents. Being constantly fatigued for the last several years is the biggest one. Swelling of my feet for no reason but that hasn’t happened in awhile, but no redness or pain, just swollen right foot. Also having zero appetite for a long time now. I force myself to eat. I’ve been clean for almost 10 years, but I can’t gain weight and I’m small. I got up to 130 a couple years ago, kept the routine, and am back down to 116 pounds. I’m 5’ 8” so yeah I’m scrawny 😂. I think part of me is afraid of how much damage they’re going to tell me I’ve let happen by putting it off. But my blood work always seems to come back “ok” with high liver enzymes and still positive (some people fight it off on their own apparently).
Hep c from a bad blood transfusion in the 80s killed my liver. Transplant in Oct 2014 saved my life. Keep your eye on it. Do frequent blood work to monitor your bilirubin, asthma and alternative levels.
Sorry. I meant A.L T. And A.S.T. levels. Stupid auto correct.
Everything you talked about today was exactly the same things that happened with me! It’s scary and very sad 😢
I'm sorry. Thank you for sharing though! It really helps let others know they aren't alone too! Thank you for watching! And thank you for the comment. God bless
Great video. I have lot of the same symptoms for yrs. Tell myself everyday I need to quit but never change. After seeing this Id like to say ill try harder. Thanks, good luck and take care.
Forgot to ask but one big thing ive had going on for many yrs now is itching. Did you have body itching everywhere or any kind of itching??
Skin tags are associated with obesity, poor metabolic health and diabetes
How long to live I'm scared end stage cirrhosis. Same symptoms u have been seeing liver Dr you're videos I love
My husband has cirrhosis of the liver and will possibly need a liver transplant. He is 45 yrs old and is addicted to whisky. He still continues to drink even though medical professionals told him he will die. At this point any sip or an ounce of alcohol is poison to his body. He was told he won’t make it past 50 if he doesn’t stop drinking. His symptoms were severe itching, blurry vision, bloating, yellow skin, severe heart burn, high glucose levels, high blood pressure, significantly low red and white blood cells, fatigue and fainting.
TUDCA 500mg with OX Bile 125mg Per Serving, 120 Capsules - High Absorption Livamate Formula,
Can I take Kratom with tudca? I know alcohol and tudca is not good.
Thanks for this channel man. You're doing a lot of good in this world.
I appreciate that!God bless
Try using Castor oil on your face.....look it up on RUclips. Great video👍👍 . I have compensated cirrhosis. I'm 63 and I have been lucky I guess. Been a heavy beer drinker since I was 17. I am now on day 4 sober after a 6 month relapse. Good luck Brother!
What do you take for the liver?
That's so awesome! Glad to hear that you are back on the wagon! Relapse is just part of our journey.... I've done it so many times. I will have to try the castor oil! Thank you! God bless
Look forward to your next video.
@@gabyd5662 milk thistle choline turmeric dandelion root tocotrienols . I make a mixture of water,8 table spoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and I chop and eat 1 raw clove of garlic and misc vitamins. There are many great Drs on RUclips. Dr Eric Berg has a lot of great info
Welcome Back!!❤
My symptoms were , nausea,side pain,weird bms,and my mind was making so many excuses to keep drinking.i know what was coming.1.8 year no drink now.
The honesty coming through these videos is really just something else. Cheers man, I'm glad things are looking up for you. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Dr.Ken Berry, Dr.Paul Mason, Anthony Shaffey, dive into their world… they are here on RUclips just like you. ❤❤❤
Thank you!
🦋 stay ◇ positive best you can 🦋
At my last physical I was told I have fatty liver. I'm not a drinker but I have a lot of medical conditions, emphysema, thyroid disease, kidney disease, & more so I chalked all my new symptoms up to the conditions I have. But this yr has been worse with a lot of the symptoms you talked about. So I just wanted to say thanks for your vid cuz I know now I really need to make some diet changes. I'm 66 & live off sugar. I go for this yrs round of scans this month & realize I really need to take charge of the liver. Thanks for the wakeup call.
I like a few beers at the weekend but in moderation. However, I have been taking Lansaprazole for 30yrs due to excess acid and a Hiatus Hernia. I believe it's hereditary as Dad has always been on them as well but doesn't have the hernia! I now suffer from Gout and have a lowered kidney and liver function for my age!
I'm 55yrs old . . Apparently a lot of medications are worse than alcohol!!
Any advice would be appreciated!
I love absolutely LOCE MY SUGAR! How are you doing it? I need advice! Thx!
Love❤sugar, alcohol free for 9 yrs, just got diagnosed with it all…..pancreas, liver and kidneys are shor. I’m so glad that I’m not drinking anymore I would have died years ago. They found it on an ultrasound that they were conducting on my female organs. My gallbladder is also a wreck. I quit drinking because I was so sedentary and ended up getting a blood clot in my lungs that nearly took me out. I don’t know how to cut the juice, sodas, Red Bull, cakes and pastries. And all carbs and sugar! Grrrrrrr😢
My husband passed away just over a year ago. We had been separated for 3 years at that point, but I had no idea that his drinking was what was killing him. He wasted away. He told ppl that it was cancer but it was extreme alcohol consumption. He starved to death ultimately, and died alone, leaving our son without a dad. That’s no way to live, and no way to go out. Repent & believe the gospel, because we are not promised our next breath.
This is such an important video thank you for being so detailed about it. God Bless from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you from Sweden! I love the fact that these videos have such a far reach! God blesz
I started to feel bad in November and every weekend I still drink beer so by Monday I was very sick then felt better by Friday and guess what did drink again, so by then end of December I went to the clinic super high blood pressure cholesterol and they told me I had a fatty liver so I haven't drink since New years sometimes I still feel low energy but I lost 30 pounds still can eat but I let go sugar bread fries tortillas and fruits
Congratulations on your sobriety!!!! It's ok... you are doing the hardest part right now. Thank you! God bless
Bro this video hits so hard. I daily drink and have been ever since I turned 25. I'll be 34 this month. When you talk about the gagging, I've definitely been there. Telling yourself "well i wont drink tomorrow" and the stomach pains.. just everything you said reminds me of myself right now. I really hope I can stop. If I dont I know I wont make it to 40. Thank you for this video, it was definitely an eye opener
Maybe switch to cbd isolate get delivered from demons causing you to drink everyday I use to not believe spiritual realm is real it is I can literally hear them both sides good and evil only Jesus Christ and Satan everything else is a lie don’t let the demons kill you and drag your soul to hell for eternity it’s real I lived it swear on my soul it’s a demonic spirit behind every drug I used drugs got involved with the occult and am escaping don’t care how crazy it sounds I suffered my whole life from these demons don’t doubt and listen to any atheists or others involved with false religion I’m telling you the truth I use to think it was all a fairytale I’m shocked myself this stuff is real man
Thank you so much and you are so welcome! God bless
Good luck