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Acute alcohol attack refuse ER

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poppy47815
poppy47815

I had a flare of acute panc yesterday and now am working through day 2 of very uncomfortable panc pain and back pain. I refuse to go to the ER. Three years ago I was admitted for this same thing. Came out very dehydrated. On oxygen with pniemonia. I will not go back again. I have been resting. Nothing by mouth except small drinks of water and organic juice. My meds are Ibuprofen 600 every six hours which helps a little. Any thoughts on me not going to the emergency room?

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  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 poppy47815

    Posted

    These are the worst days 2-3.

    Can you get a benzo?

    Or Benadryl to put you to sleep?

    I never did Benadryl but my friend does that all the time.

    I am prescribed benzos...I always saved them for after a binge.

    Drinking water....(they tell me at ER)...will rehydrate and stop the racing heart...and lower blood pressure.

    I'm sorry your are suffering.

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      Been taking unisom to get through the night. Can't get any benzodiazepines. I hope this is a little better tomorrow. Think I may go get some alcohol help this ruined my whole weekend.

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 poppy47815

      Posted

      hi Poppy..not easy for certain..try avoid drinking...all depends on what you are feeling...best of luck Robin
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      I know day 3 is not usually much better for me...hoping it is for you...and you are on the upslide now if you can make it thru today.
  • tess33005
    tess33005 poppy47815

    Posted

    Well, my first thought on you not going to the ER, considering you had pneumonia last time, is ARE YOU CRAZY?

    However, you could go and see your regular doctor, surely, for a diagnosis and better pain killers.

    Ibuprofen is dangerous if you're addicted to alcohol!! Find another painkiller.

    And drink lots of water or organic juice - not small amounts.

    I totally understand why you don't want to go to hospital - my husband is an alcoholic and would rather die in agony at home than go to a hospital.

    Here in the UK, alcoholics are routinely given benzos on admission until discharge.

    Also nicotine patches!!

    Hope things work out ok for you, Poppy. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 tess33005

      Posted

      On day three I am mostly very weak. Due to no food for three days. Okay will drink lots of juice and water. Maybe I can set spot at urgent care today. Thanks!
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      poppy start intaking broth...or hot chamoile tea...

      get some bananas....

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      I'm trying cantaloupe and prune juice. It just does not taste good. And I am belching a lot. Still have some mild mid back pain and under the ribs on left. Is lemon water okay?

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      Of course...anything you can keep down is golden!  Except alcohol sad...Keep going...you can do this...and you never have to feel like this AGAIN.

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      Had the hubby go get bananas. Doing abdomen massage and drinking lots of water. Thanks for sticking up for me. Just curious have had pancreatitis from alcohol before?
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      Yea, I think once we agitate our pancreas....it can heal with a period of not drinking but crossing the line to chronic pancreatis would be bad.

      I had pretty severe pancreatitis upon one visit to the hospital...however, I was lucky it was "acute".

      ?Glad you feel like a banana...smile.

    • deirdre._03652
      deirdre._03652 Misssy2

      Posted

      Hi miss you, I hope that you are well lovely lady...you always have the right advice to give.....and you are kind, caring, sweet and always compassionate....keep on helping others.....always....

      Regards and warm hugs missy....thank you for .....being you....dee xxxxx

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 deirdre._03652

      Posted

      You are very sweet deirdre...I hope your not giving up as well.

      When I read thank you for being you...I filled up...its been a long time since anyone in REAL life has said that.

      I really do appreciate it.....xo

  • richard89308
    richard89308 poppy47815

    Posted

    you saved the emergency room some time for another patient.

    I hope that you are feeling better soon.

  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 poppy47815

    Posted

    Hi poppy, I truly hope that you are feeling much better...I can so, so sympathise....I ended up in hospital...also a mental health hospital four times from alcohol.....we put ourselves through so much suffering over and over..and we still carry on....

    I am well now, but it took many years...

    I wish you good health....happiness....peace of mind, and above all hope...xxx

    Just to add...one of the best people you could ever, ever, ever ask advice from is MISSY2 she is an amazing, kind, understanding and a very helpful, she has helped very many others....

    Poppy I hope you do well, I am sure that you will.....regards to you lovey....dee xxx

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Thanks so much. Yep all of the alcohol is going in the trash. I am 44 years old and I am just playing Russian rulete here with my health. I do t want to cross the line into CP for sure. Thanks for your kind words today it really means a lot to me. It's back to work tomorrow and by the grace of God he will pull me through this one just in time.

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      Good luck tommorow...AND just know (I know this doesn't help)...but if you lose it....don't drink (that is going to be tough advice to follow)......because something better will come along...if you can hold your head up and blame alcohol...instead of running to it.

      I don't think you have lost it...I think they would have said....not to come in....period....You did say you had a Drs note?

      Keep repeating positive thoughts....this too shall PASS.

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2

      Posted

      If you have time after work tomorrow...let us know you are ok.

       

    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 deirdre._03652

      Posted

      poppy....deirdre doesn't give herself credit...but she is alwo a very sweet and amazing lady...who helps alot here as well.

      We want you to DO THIS....Just as bad as WE WANT TO BEAT THIS.

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      Oh no. You are mistaken I was on vacation all last week. It just so happened I came down with an attack Friday while still on vacation. Work is totally fine. They don't even know about my attack. Nor will they. I have desk job with my own office. So I can bring my heating pad. Keep to myself and put a big smile on in the morning. I have kept about three attacks from them in the past three year. Chalked it up to stomach viruses.

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      Okay I will let you know how I am tomorrow after work. I was able to eat a banana. And have been drinking lots of water. No way would I consider drinking for quite some time. If I did I would end up in the ER with severe pancreatitis. Not my idea of a good time. This mild attack was painful enough. Thanks Missy will talk to you soon
    • deirdre._03652
      deirdre._03652 poppy47815

      Posted

      Poppy lovey....lots of luck....love and sincere wishes....you can...and will do it....hold your head up high. Always...you are worth it...ask your GP for some help with medication, and also an NHS alcohol group you could maybe join.....

      And never, ever forget.....if you slip up....do not !!! Beat yourself up....just pick yourself up..and try again.....every single hour you are alcohol free are a triumph....hugs and sincere, caring wishes to you lovely lady...take care...always...dee xxxx .

    • deirdre._03652
      deirdre._03652 Misssy2

      Posted

      Missy, many, many thanks for your lovely words...you truly are a gem xxx you have helped many others, be very proud of yourself young lady....I see your name....and i know you will be kind in your reply and advice....hugs beautiful lady.....dee xxxxxx
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      Ok...hope you did good...I was confusing you and I7...still you need to keep taking care of yourself.  How did you do today? Or yesterday (maybe now your sleeping)
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Hi DEE...I just saw this post....thank you...I'm getting there of being proud...its kind of hard when your world is falling apart around you.

      But, God has always protected me...and apparantely you too.

      Thank you so much for your kindness....xo

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      I did pretty good considering what I went through this weekend. I did some yoga type massage on my organs last night and slept really good for the first time all weekend. Today consisted of 1/2 cup yogurt. 1/2 can of vegetable soup. And a small spinach salad with yogurt dressing. Aloe juice. Water and prune juice. The only thing still bugging me is my back pain. But I have my heating pad and massage. So I should continue to just get better. It was nice going back to work. The big gallons of vodka are in the trash! Trash day tomorrow. So yah today was a good day considering. Thanks for the follow up😌
    • Misssy2
      Misssy2 poppy47815

      Posted

      Such good news smile.

      ?Did you ever hear of ice on back after day of being on feet and stuff (for inflammation)...and then the heat?

    • poppy47815
      poppy47815 Misssy2

      Posted

      No I Havnt. It would make sense twenty minutes of ice then heat. I'm going to the freezer right now.

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