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Just asking,  does anyone have an alcoholic drink?  I only wonder because since my foot op, I haven't been feeling like a drink. I had a guinness on boxing day but no painkillers to dampen down the pain. I know from reading ra information it does not like you drinking (or smoking - which I don't). Just wondering how you feel on drinking? Jane Xxx
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I have a tipple yes- not on the day I take my MTX and probably shouldn't take any at all, but we still have a life to live! YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Hi Jane,
One glass (even just a half glass) goes to my head, so I don't bother with alcohol anymore, I don't miss it at all.
My OH can't have alcohol because of his meds so we are in the same boat. I always get him some non alcoholic lager at Christmas though.
Mary
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hi,i have a drink now and then but it is starting to make me feel rotten for 2/3 days after so really do need to leave it alone,just not fair another thing in the r/a social list,dorothy
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Hi Jane, I recently started on leflunomide and was told no alcohol at all! Never been a particularly big drinker, but when you are told not to, its sods law, you want one!! I havent had any at all over Christmas, hasnt really bothered me that much, but would have liked to have had the usual bucks fizz Christmas Day!!
Heather xxx
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Nope - amongst other things I have migraine and one short or one glass of wine would bring one on immediately. Gave up over 25 years ago and now have no interest in it at all. I have even gone off the alcohol free versions. People quickly got past the "Go on, have a real drink" stage when they realised they had a nominated driver right there. And as it turns out, no bad thing given the number of medications that have adverse warnings on the boxes. Some years ago one of my gastroenterology consultants told me that while he could in no way encourage me for obvious reasons, there was evidence that smokers had a reduced chance of ulcerative colitis. Is the same true for RA I wonder? (I gave that up 25 years ago too) Paul Barrett
Hexham - Northumberland - Loads of spectacular walks - all I need now are the joints to go with them! :)
Enthesitis (2012)
Ulcerative Colitis (1990)
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i am tee-total,
truly hate alcohol .. but that's just me,
much prefer a fresh orange juice with ice and a slice,
so a cheap date here .. lol.
Suzanne x
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ah! i am now the driver all the time,i got caught out ie- when i am out i drink tap water in a vodka size glass and ask for a slice of lime which looks as if i have an alcoholic drink but my friend took my empty glass to the bar for a refill when i was powdering my nose and the barmaid told her what i was drinking,boy i got a ticking off,mates eh! at least i save them on taxi fare
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I drink so rarely that I have a policy - when I do have a very occasional drink I have one champagne cocktail to make it worth it
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I drink life a fish - I know I shouldn't I was told max 7 units a week on mtx. When I first started I was really good but I came off mtx for a while so got back into the habit
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Umm - mea culpa! I like my wine and although I feel guilty sometimes, it doesn't stop me. I did cut out alcohol almost completely when I first started mtx, but I kept checking my blood results and there was no impact when I had a glass or two, so I think "why not!". Don't admit it to the doc though! Be kinder than is necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle
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sylviax wrote:Umm - mea culpa! I like my wine and although I feel guilty sometimes, it doesn't stop me. I did cut out alcohol almost completely when I first started mtx, but I kept checking my blood results and there was no impact when I had a glass or two, so I think "why not!". Don't admit it to the doc though! Go one Sylvia - fess it up to the doc - they won't eat you! :) In fact they probably assume you have an occasional tipple anyway. As a real teetoller (migraine) I have sometimes to convince them that when I say none, I mean NONE  Paul Barrett
Hexham - Northumberland - Loads of spectacular walks - all I need now are the joints to go with them! :)
Enthesitis (2012)
Ulcerative Colitis (1990)
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Been a teetotaller for years. Not through choice. One sniff of alcohol and I come over all unnecessary. I used to be able to drink when I was younger but even one mouthful now sends my head in a spin. My Husband always jokes I could get drunk on a wine gum. I must admit I do still long for a lovely glass of wine or the odd spirit especially at Christmas. I now substitute with chocolate as you have to have at least one vice.  Jackie xx
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Hello,
Hello to All RA friends.
I have not been on here for a while, but I must confess that I do enjoy a glass of wine, however with
my meds it usually is only one.
I don't think the odd glass of wine, beer or anything else will do any harm. A little of what you fancy
does you good.
Rose
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I do not drink a lot but like the odd glass now and again on special occasions, not the hard stuff mind!!  Jackie, love the bit about the wine gums. Zena xx
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Hi Rose,
Nice to see you back. How are you doing?......Anne
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WELL GUYS I AM FESSIN UP,I AM HAVING A VODKA AND LIMMY TONIGHT,had a wacky day,started 5am had uneasy feeling so got up and couldnt get warm,went dog walk in winter clothes but sun out ,still felt cold,went to church and the heating was OFF and yes serious cold more so the feet,home had SALAD for lunch,dog walk in my WINTER coat etc again,made a few DUTY chills phone calls to in laws(such fun) and then met my daughter at beach cliffs to walk our dogs in the heat of the sun still had thick jacket and hat on,must have looked nuts,my late husband would have been 60 today maybe he was reminding me of it(as if i forgot) so... a TIPPLE seems right tonight,tomorrow can take care of its self,CHEERS  ,now it is rainning ah twas a lovely summer it was,dorothy. glad you ok rose, ps. blood test show booze intake so no point lying
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hi Rose,
good to see you posting,
often wonder how you are here?
when you feel able to please let us know,
take care,
Suzanne x
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