So...it's gonna take a moment and a few tears writing this.

I've been a functioning alcoholic for about 20 years.

Recently, i've increased the amount I drink due to stress and family issues. Past Monday, after having the flu, I visited my Docs. He did my first ever blood pressure check. 199/112. Was told to go straight to A&E and was given a sodium drip as well as B1 and Benzos to stop the shaking. Eventually, my pressure dropped to 180 and was sent home.

The following day, I was called in to Same day emergency care. I had blood taken, an ECG and a urine dip test. The bloods came back ok (possibly scarred liver), the ECG was fine and so was the dip. Sent home with a BP of 176.

Following day, I had an abdominal ultrasound. I was told everything was looking good on there and sent back home. The last day, i've done a 24 hr urine sample and taking that back today. My mind is all over the place thinking they'll find something.

I've started limiting my intake (slowly) and taking b1 tablets. My body feels fine apart from the odd rumbling sometimes, my BP levels are up and down but i'm just hoping its stress and anxiety.

Needed to vent, hope you all don't mind.

Update: Urine sample dropped off. On the way home, had a phonecall saying I needed to redo it as they gave me the wrong bottles to use. Good old NHS.