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What Can I Take And Do To Reduce Alcohol Cravings As I Suffer Fatty Liver And Elevated Liver Enzymes ?

I have signs of a fatty liver and elevated liver fuction blood results. I have a hemangeonia on my liver which is not growing but my doctor wants me to stop drinking for 4 weeks and do another blood test. ultra sound showed no scarring. as I have been drinking a long time and have not had a alcohol free day n years and I drink 6 glasses of wine a day I am scared I wont be able to do it and I was too scared to tell her. what can I take and do to reduce alcohol cravings .. thank you.... I thought id try one day at a time but try to cut back slowly and see how I go plus do a liver detox but I know it is not going to easy
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Stopping dringing is difficult and you should tell your doctor so she can help you , perhaps with some medicine. it also might be helpful to contact AA who provides support for alcohol related issues.Stopping drinking may be the most important thing you ever do for your health and family. Admitting your problem is the first step. Your on your way.
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What Can I Take And Do To Reduce Alcohol Cravings As I Suffer Fatty Liver And Elevated Liver Enzymes ?

Stopping dringing is difficult and you should tell your doctor so she can help you , perhaps with some medicine. it also might be helpful to contact AA who provides support for alcohol related issues.Stopping drinking may be the most important thing you ever do for your health and family. Admitting your problem is the first step. Your on your way.