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Zardoz · 08-22-2003, 09:47 PM

She is 55
Alcoholic ( 1 700ml bottle of scotch per day)
Type 2 diabetes
Bad Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
High level osteoporosis (Hip T score –3.22)
High Blood pressure 180/120 untreated
Rest heart rate of 120BPM
Hardly eats at all and yet is overweight (BMI 28) 5ft 3in.... 70kgs
Exercise is a stroll to the loo otherwise she is in bed all day & night

I need to know what the future holds for this situation if it remains unchanged
When? & What is next?

cnocban · 08-22-2003, 10:14 PM

Please get some help for yourself and the person you are talking about...............
there MUST be lots of resources
good luck
Pat

Zardoz · 08-23-2003, 03:57 PM

The best you get from the doctors is a shrug and take her home comment.

They are no help.

I need any qualified opinions or experience

NMc · 08-23-2003, 04:30 PM

Hi Zardoz:
You're obviously concerned, and that's commendable. It's difficult to pinpoint the one problem that if addressed, could have a positive impact on the others. If her arthritis is the common element that is leading to alcohol abuse (to relieve pain) and inactivity, then dealing with the arthritis pain might be a place to start. Her blood pressure and heart rate can be controlled with medication.
There is also the possibility that she simply doesn't want help. Because her active participation is necessary, you might also try encouraging her to seek psychological counselling. Sorry I can't be more help.
Best of luck.

08-23-2003, 04:46 PM

Hi

Many of the symptoms you mentioned can be caused by chronic alcoholism. Most alcoholic beverages are also loaded with calories. Long-term alcoholism can also cause diabetes and it is a well-known fact that people who consume large amounts of alcohol can develop bowel disorders as a result. How do I know?. I used to be an alcoholic and went through the whole withdrawl thing, start-and-stop, delerium tremens, etc. No picnic for sure but I thank God almighty that I finally quit over a year ago and hav'nt touched a drop since. There is a new medication on the market that has few if any side effects and really helps with the cravings but I don't remember the name right now (tell this person to ask their doctor). Good luck and I hope you get help for them.