BennyMambo

annmarie, I read in your post that you're trying to overcome a drinking problem. I was wondering, could it possibly be alcohol induced hepatitis? I work in a drug and alcohol detox center and we get quite a few clients with alcohol induced hepatitis which is a precursor to cirrhosis. Women are actually more prone to this than men. I wonder if the tests can tell if it's alcohol induced or viral? Just some thoughts for you. I'll say a prayer for you that everything will be okay. Remember to take it one day at a time, one moment if you have too.

Thank you all for your posts. I will check into the info you gave indigo girl. I guess at the moment all I can do is treasure each small success he has and know that he's trying to find his way back. Also wanted to say that the nurses where my husband is are so compassionate and caring. I'm so proud to be part of this profession. Kudos to all you nurses!

This whole experience has made me so much more aware of the fear families have about the futures of their loved ones and the frustration they must feel that there really aren't any clear answers. I guess I just want to know what exactly I can expect. I don't like the unknown. I've been with this man for 17 years. He's the love of my life and I just want him to come back to me.

My husband had a stroke a week ago. It was in the basilar artery and then parts of that clot broke away and caused several smaller strokes in the back of his brain. His whole right side is affected, along with speech, swallowing, bladder and bowel control. He's only 36 and I want to know if you've dealt with stroke patients and what results they've obtained through rehab. Doctors will not give an answer to what percent he'll recover, I can understand that, but if you have any experience, please share.

I work in a drug an alcohol detox facility that also has protective custody. Most of the "drunks" end up at our place. The staff here always treats each person with respect. Some have been here hundreds of times. However, I have also seen a 70 year old chronic alcoholic finally 'get it' and remain sober and come in to speak to those in our facility. Yes, we get frustrated, we get verbally abused, but each of these persons have the potential to turn their life around so we view each time they come in as another possibility for them finally having the desire to change and ask for help. :)