Avoid using pain relievers tha contain aspirin or especially NSAIDs. Limit yourself to acetamenophen only, and even that carries some risk so keep it to a bare minimum. Alternative therapies using SAMe and/or Milk Thistle may be helpful, please research the matter thoroughly and consult yoir doctor before actually pursuing either of these.
SAMe has proven benefit for liver function, numerous clinical studies bear this out. It also has several other beneficial effects. It stabilizes or even enhances mood, and it’s helpful with inflammatory joint and connective tissue disorders. It’s available over the counter in the vitamin and supplement section of Walmart as far as an affordable source. More options at stores such as GNC.
Beyond these, I hope you’ve found the strength to discontinue the use of alcohol.
I’m no doctor, but I think acetamenophen (Tylenol) is not something a person with compromised liver function needs to be ingesting.
I am a Medical Technician.
We dispense medications to patients under a doctors order.
I would STRONGLY recommend that the use of Tylenol be eliminated altogether in this situation.
Be careful of cough and cold remedies that can have Tylenol in them also.
Don’t touch another drop of alcohol as long as you live.
My Dad had cirrhosis from heavy drinking, and it wasn’t pretty.
I will pray for you very hard Fourth and three.
God Bless.
Fourth and Three: whatever you do, DON’T listen to this person,telling you to limit yourself to acetaminophen only. That is the WORST thing you can do with having liver problems. Taking acetaminophen/Tylenol will further damage your liver. NSAIDS are also potentially harmful.
As for supplements, discuss with your liver specialist before taking ANYTHING. Supplements are not regulated, and depending on where they were manufactured, could contain additional chemicals that are harmful to your liver. Also, people make the mistake of thinking that if it’s “natural”, it’s harmless. That’s the worst trap you could fall into. (not saying that there aren’t supplements out there that are helpful; I’m just saying proceed with extreme caution).