I did one a couple of years ago and it was green. I just sent off a sample this week, and theyPHONED me, to warn me of results. They will be red. As red as can be. But the 'gp' (he said he was, what do I know really) said not to worry, at worst might indicate a fatty liver, as my ALT was within limits, but AST high, but not significantly so ( he said).
Basically, he said, if I cut out the drink (I did say it was cos of al I had taken test) that the results should come back to naormal within 6-8 weeks.
I obv took test cos am scared, have a few other symptoms of liver damage. I know won't know without full liver test but he said was reversible at this stage.
Am 47.
Heavy drinker for toooomany years.
If I stop drinking NOW, will I be around to see my kiddies grow?
Am scared.
REALLY don't want to go to real GP as will have impact on job, and have heard they have to involve SS if children under 10.
Will giving up AL (so easy, HA!) be enough? Is that probably just what GP would say, or is there medication to help the liver (apart from herbs, I take milk thistle etc and have done for years, false sense of security...) and should I just go? I don't want medicine, I just want to stop drinking, and think this might be the boot up the arse I need.
Sorry for confused post, represents my mind at mo...am just off to break news to my Husband...(who no longer drinks):sigh:
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