Hi PamelaJune,

He has done well to commit to detox and additional programs!

I had searched a bit about the length of withdrawal symptoms for alcohol withdrawal:

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/a...oms-treatments

According to timelines I have seen on the net, the symptoms of withdrawal are usually gone or almost gone at this stage. This info could be erroneous and/or there could be exceptions, of course.

I am wondering if the severe stomach cramps and diarrhea are more from the gastritis than the alcohol withdrawal?

I also wonder if the diarrhea might be caused by the antabuse itself?
Diarrhea is listed as a potentially serious side-effect of antabuse, warranting emergent action according to this drug information site: http://www.rxlist.com/antabuse-drug/...de-effects.htm

Also, did he have lab work done at rehab?
Did they check for pancreatitis and check on liver function?

If liver function was checked at rehab before the use of antabuse, it may be important to re-check liver function to see if antabuse is causing, or adding to, any liver-related issues.

I am thinking a physician would need to sort out the real cause of the diarrhea at this stage of recovery.

I hope a physician can fully evaluate him ASAP.



DejaVu