Question 1

how many days before a colonoscopy should i stop drinking alcohol? should i stop just during the bowel prep and the day of the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Am concerned about: anybody who asks about whether they can or cannot drink with some procedure or with drug X, because that is a red flag that drinking alcohol is too important in your life, and that you may have a problem. You have 3 conditions that are worsened (and even caused) by alcohol, erectile dysfunction, a muscle disease and PTSD.  Alcohol is especially bad with PTSD, and makes it hard to treat. Talk to MD

Question 2

how long should i stop drinking alcohol before i do a blood test to test ?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: although most alcohol is metabolized at an average rate of 1oz of alcohol per hour  it depends on how much and when you last drank.

Question 3

how long could anxiety last once you stop drinking alcohol?

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Variable: There is not a simple answer for this question. Many people with alcoholism have been -using alcohol to self medicate anxiety, depression or other  conditions.  In that situation, detoxification will help rid the brain/body of toxins but will not resolve underlying mental health conditions.  Anxiety symptoms may be more prominent as they are no longer being covered up by alcohol.

Question 4

how long after you stop drinking alcohol can you begin campral?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor.: Campral is one of the latest agents in the battle against alcoholism/abuse; and can be effective if used correctly.  Please discuss this with your physician!

Question 5

should you stop drinking alcohol if you have macrocytic anemia (increased mcv)?

Accepted Answer

See below : Excessive alcohol intake can cause liver disease which can cause macrocytic anemia. Also people people who drink lots of alcohol could have nutrient and vitamin deficiencies such as vitamin b 12 and folic acid, and deficiencies from these can also cause macrocytic anemia. It's okay to have a drink now and then though.

Question 6

what happens to the kidneys a day after you stop drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Alcohol effects the liver more than the kidneys. Generally if one stays well hydrated there is no clinical effect on the kidneys.

Question 7

how long does it take for your triglycerides to come down after you stop drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

triglycerides: Triglyceride levels will come down somewhat soon after ceasing alcohol drinking. Depending on the length of time you've been drinking and the other damage to the body, longer term changes could also result.

Question 8

can your liver disease get better if you stop drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: So long as you do not have cirrhosis, most alcoholic liver disease will improve or resolve if you stop all alcohol intake.

Question 9

if you were to stop drinking alcohol, can your liver repair itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Only to a certain point...Since it appears that cirrhosis, once established is irreversible...Though progression can be halted.

Question 10

what's the best way to stop drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Many steps: Aa, drug and alcohol counseling, doctor supervision, treatment of underlying conditions (such as depression, anxiety and/or adhd). Hard drug to beat, but the accomplishment of sobriety is awesome.

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