Cirrhosis Support Group
Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease, most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and...
Hello daily strength family,
Do any of you suffer seizures when your liver is not doing so well? My husband had a seizure Tuesday evening out of the blue and I am not sure what is going on. He says he feels fine and I took his BP and pulse and they are within normal range. His sugar levels are fine as well. He is not jaundiced, no ascites, no bleeding, no real issues that i am aware of. I did notice his urine was a bit dark but other than that no real problems. Now over the weekend he did lack an appetite and I had to pretty much force him to eat but now he appears to have a normal appetite. My husband is an alcoholic and I do suspect that sometime last week he bought a bottle but I cannot confirm that for sure. As you all know he has a tendency of hiding his drinking and I have to play detective most of the time. He denies drinking but my first inclination is that he drank and Tuesdays seizure was a result of withdrawal rather than liver deficiency.
Today he is fine. He is eating and up and around like usual. Im really not sure how he bounces back so quick. I read alot of the stories here and so many of you suffer from your symptoms but my husband seems to get over it quite well. Is it that his case may not be so severe as of yet? I appreciate any feedback...thank you!
Do any of you suffer seizures when your liver is not doing so well? My husband had a seizure Tuesday evening out of the blue and I am not sure what is going on. He says he feels fine and I took his BP and pulse and they are within normal range. His sugar levels are fine as well. He is not jaundiced, no ascites, no bleeding, no real issues that i am aware of. I did notice his urine was a bit dark but other than that no real problems. Now over the weekend he did lack an appetite and I had to pretty much force him to eat but now he appears to have a normal appetite. My husband is an alcoholic and I do suspect that sometime last week he bought a bottle but I cannot confirm that for sure. As you all know he has a tendency of hiding his drinking and I have to play detective most of the time. He denies drinking but my first inclination is that he drank and Tuesdays seizure was a result of withdrawal rather than liver deficiency.
Today he is fine. He is eating and up and around like usual. Im really not sure how he bounces back so quick. I read alot of the stories here and so many of you suffer from your symptoms but my husband seems to get over it quite well. Is it that his case may not be so severe as of yet? I appreciate any feedback...thank you!
Google "Vitamin B1 deficiency", "Dry Beriberi",
"Wernicke's encephalopathy" and "Korsakoff syndrome"
Then google "types of seizures"
It often comes down to a persons definition of the word "seizure"
Did he "lose" a block of time and memory? Was he aware that he was having a seizure? Did he lose muscle tone and fall or did one or both sides of his body go rigid with muscles stiffening?
I only offer these things as possible clues to the puzzle...if you know what I mean....my heart goes out to both of you. Playing detective is poor entertainment and harmful to you...
But I understand the compulsion. It is your choice.
I realize playing detective is not entertaining however it is necessary when you live with an alcoholic. I signed up for this and now I am simply doing what I have to do to ensure that my husband stay alive and healthy as long as I can keep him on this earth. I am not naive to the fact that he will die and he will suffer however it is till death do us part and I will walk this journey along side of him. Removing alcohol, providing him with nutrition and health care, and giving him unconditional love is what I am all about. Its not for everyone and I understand but I took a vow and I intend to see it through until God takes him from me. Tough job I know and believe me there are times I question my sanity but not for long because I trust in God and know that there is purpose in each of our lives and I believe God put me in my husbands life for a reason. I know I cant save him from his himself but I sure can make it a little more comfortable. :)
It's a personal decision people have to make, but the recovery after removing alcohol from your life can be amazing. I'm 7 1/2 years alcohol free and every day gets a little bit better. Things can change.
I wish you the best.
As Wilbur says: the victim has to choose to abstain
My family and I are fully committed to not becoming another statistic.
Come what may, it is a commitment.
If he ain't done, he ain't done. I didn't say sacrificing your life for him was unhealthy or harmful. It is the "crazy making" that goes on while in "detective mode" that is harmful to a person.
Marriage=Detective...doesn't sound healthy does it?
I hope he is done...the others are right. Health can come back, despite overwhelming odds.