Abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy

[KB123456]

I'm awaiting a gp appointment to discuss alcohol use (averaging maybe half a bottle of wine a night with one day 'off' a week, maybe little more in mid twenties). I'm in mid thirties and have had that pattern for about 12 years, with the few years before up and down (probably more bingey at weekends/when meeting friends but with more 'off days).

However, when I was pregnant 5ish years ago, I stopped completely. I'm so anxious about finding out I've got cirrhosis (got a bit if a sore patch under right ribs, but then I have been poking them more! I'm also feeling sick a lot but could be anxiety related) I'm wondering if that 9 months off drinking 5 years ago could have helped my liver heal in the interim? Know only the official tests can know for sure but whilst I'm waiting, I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts please?

[Laura009]

Yes of course abstaining during pregnancy will have helped your liver recover..... how sensible. Now you know that why drink again?

[KB123456 in reply to Laura009]

Thanks for your reply - I have anxiety and admit I used wine to relax. I've only had 1 drink in the last 2.5 weeks and hoping to continue on that sort of a path now (maybe giving up completely). Just worried about the damage I may have already caused as I didn't keep track of it over the years as much as I should

[Laura009 in reply to KB123456]

You know wine causes anxiety do you? Well done for cutting down but for your mental well being and your future liver health it would be very beneficial to give up completely.

Good luck

[KB123456 in reply to Laura009]

Thanks - hopefully I'm on the way there

[Laura009 in reply to KB123456]

I put wine but alcohol in general creates anxiety. Take care x

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Hi,

If you are concerned about your liver and want to have a chat, our nurse led helpline service is open 10am to 3pm 0800 652 7330 Monday to Friday.

Best wishes.