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[river0123]

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I also bruised very easily and had high liver enzymes and alcoholic fatty liver spots. Even though I wasn't ready to quit drinking at the time, I did a two week liver cleanse by Enzymatics, along with huge doses of flaxseed and fish oil, and lots of V-8 (the lycopene in it is helpful). My tests improved dramatically. Now that I don't drink at all, my enzymes are great and no more bruises!
Good luck tomorrow!

[JAMMS]

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NO Way

:wow:
NO Caffeine.....NO way! I have to have my cup of coffee in the morning. :cupajoe:There's just no way...I was able to cut down on the CAF when I was pregnant.....and I pretty much stayed with it...My one cup, two cups tops. That's it though! At home I buy lite coffe (it's 1/2 the caffeine). I will admit however, that I will grab a sugar free Red Bull, when I feel like I need a "pick-up" But I won't be doing that anymore! :disgusting:

I'm trying to get all these supps listed so I can start taking them. Is it ok to so many at one time? I'm still waiting for the L-try and Kazdu I ordered.....:headbanger:

Thank you everyone. I will keep you all posted on this thread after Dr.visit. I'm sure I willnot know any results right away.

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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I started taking mine at once and was ok, a little stomach trouble but nothing as bad as a hangover!

[JAMMS]

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Thanks Startiing, BTW I only had one cup of coffee today and I'm on my 3rd decaf green tea.

[JAMMS]

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needsome advice for Dr. apt.

The Dr.I'm seeing today is the husband of the Dr. who sees all my children...Do I be completely honest with him about Al....I'm worried that he will talk to his wife and she'll start to look at me like I am bad mom when I take my kids there....you know..start to see me a bad way....

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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drs are bound by an oath they take when they become a dr. Patient confidentiality. I understand about the wife thing. I would ask outright and be honest. I had a similar issue when my HB and I went for marriage counseling (it's a small town). I was blunt and asked, will this get around? It never did and I'm glad we stuck with her.

I would put that out first, before going into it. Let the dr know it's an important issue to you. Make the dr say that you have his confidence. I think you will need to be honest about the AL and if you can't with this dr...you know?

[JAMMS]

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I know...you're right..I have to be honest about Al. I will be straight with him about my issue with confidentiality.
Honesty all the way! Thanks, again Be!
:yourespecial:

[JAMMS]

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UPDATE

Just got back from Dr. I took my blood and said that it is probable that my platelets are low for Al, he also said that he is not worried about liver probs at this point because I have no other symptoms...bu most likely low platelets that can be treated...he also is checking my hormones.(the women in my family go through early menopause) and he prescribed me lexapro 10mg. once a day... for my anxiety and my rubbing my hands together problem, and told me to come back in 30 days...
When I told him I was trying to slow down the drinking and was AF for 5 days he was pleased and said that if I was unable to stop completely I should atleast slow down and if I thought it was out of control he would help me.

p.s. the confidiality issue is fine...mumms the word!!!!

[believer]

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Hi Jamms.

I rarely post, but read often. So glad to hear that the problem seems minor! I was worried. I know this sounds weird, but have you tried spinach? It has (I think Vitamin K) which helps with bruising.

Call me Pop eye

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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Jamms,

Phew, what a relief! I'm going through early menopause, too, and I'm on 20mg of Lexapro. I wouldn't go without it. What helps me a lot with the menopause is, for two weeks prior to my period I take black cohosh. It does wonders. It makes a lot of difference. Helps with anxiety, cramps, mood swings, the whole deal. Thanks for the update, I'm so relieved and happy for you!

Be

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

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Jamms,

SAMe also helps with mood AND liver problems. Heads up on the Lexapro, it can cause you to crave alcohol. It is a wonderful medication but you should be aware that some people do have that side effect. I'm on 10 mg now, I hope to go off it soon as it greatly increases my bruising but I need it.


Luvya,


Myheart

[gyco]

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there rt what happens is your liver is overloaded,the body has to release the ,toxins,the only way is ,thro the body,it is a normal function,at times,its called sweating,in a different way, G

[BecomingMeAtLast]

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Myheart,

I never knew that about Lexapro! Aarrrgghhhh! I'm on 20mg and the last time I went off it I had a really bad time. Lots of anxiety. Oh dear.
Be

[JAMMS]

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The only side effect (from lexapro) I've noticed so far is that I had no appetitie the last 3 days...but I feel good, which is becasue I've been AF, except for 3 beers on Sat. The kudzu really helps wtih the craving. I am still waiting for my L-Try...and my blood results. If the results are ok, I won't see Dr. unit next month. I will re-evelaute then.


:thanks:

[beatle]

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Alfalfa also has Vit. K and is good for the liver. It's also good for digestion problems.