Question: I have been drinking on and off for years. At times i can not drink for a couple of months ...................then I ..go from a couple of bottles a week............(occasionally rising to......3-5). When really bad..............maybe 3 t0 4 times a year......I go for block out...... on spirits for a week or 2........ Went a bit out of control recently............could drink whole bottle (spirit) over 6hr period.....feel slightly merry and no hang over next day.Did this twice Realized my tolerance had become too high........!!!! Am not drinking now but wonder how long it will be for my liver to ok. I had pains in my liver and easy bruising when at my worst. Both my parents had drink problems....I had it in utero...and both my siblings have no control..... Ihope it's not too late for me I take milk thistle, last blood test said my red blood platelets were too...big/plentiful? Know I must get tested again....but am frightened...as my sister has just been diagnosed with lung cancer....mind you she had emphasimia for years and kept drinking and smoking. How long is long enough for it to make a good difference on my next test results. sorry to be so long winded.....both my parents died early much younger than me, mother drnk/drugs 38yrs, father heart drink/smoke 52yrs. i am 59. Can give me some advice ...PLEASE

Did you get this....."Thanks,3 more questions; . How long is "will take months"...3mths......9mths? .What effect does enlarged red blood cells have on the body? .Should I give up drinking completely or is the occasional glass of wine ok? Thanks for your consideration." It hasn't told me it's submitted Or am I just going round in circles?

Thank you so much. Do I have another question I can ask? How will I know if my liver is damaged........... Don't tell me (joke!)....... Go to my GP and get my liver function test! Thats what I'm frightened of .... But I know if I don't I'm hiding my head in the sand. Thanks for being there