Booze?

Do you imbibe?

I do..frankly unless I over do it, I don't notice any difference in my symptoms.  I try not to over do it of course, usually two drinks is my limit.

I prefer red wine or vodka.

If I combine it with nasty fried bar food then all bets are off.

absolutely!!!! .........:)
when i first got sick (about a year ago) & was unmedicated, didnt know what was going on, i tried to refrain as it definitely did not help my symptoms.
But now that im medicated (6MP) & feeling great, all bets are off!!!!
The first time i drank after really feeling better, was at my BF's wedding, i will never forget it, I had the BEST time ever!!!
Having some cockatils tonight to celebrate the sunny weather!!

Just read "alcohol significantly increases the risk for liver damage while taking methotrexate, so alcohol intake should be eliminated or minimized to no more than two drinks per month."

Boy am I behind. I've only had one drink since starting MTX last September. Wouldn't mind a drink occasionally and will test it out!

I like my alcohol to taste like fruit for the most part, so I'm not so good at parties and ball games where its mostly beer. I will sometimes drink a fruity drink at a social occasion but most doctors look at me funny when I answer the how often do you drink question with 10 - 12 drinks a year!

Man, you guys are lucky. I can't drink at all. I usually do about twice a year though. But man I have the worst pain for days and days after it.

I just say no these days, not drank in many years, nothing, nada. I have friends who drink, and don't mind being around them while they drink, well until they start to fall down and tell me how much they luvs me.

I have been tempted to try an oduls, but end up thinking that a sprite or sweet tea would taste so much better.

There is just nothing like watching people get drunk, it's such a trip how everything goes right out the window, and they become "nice".

I know you just meant a couple drinks, and I envy that, it is really a good thing, be proud if you can pull it off consistently. I could never do it, when I start drinking, there is just no stopping it.

Since I was diagnosed at 18 (officially) I think the way I dealt with it was drinking... for a while, which in hindsight wasn't the best.. plus my crohn's would hate me for it... it was kind of a viscous cycle. I calmed down after my doc told me that my liver enzymes were elevated... he said it was rare side effect of the imuran, but still scared me. No worries.. I don't drink anymore. If anything I'll have a vodka and cranberry. Beer is just out of the question... and I have noticed that the hangovers are a hell of alot worse! haha.

when I'm not flaring, I drink 1-2 drinks a month if there is an occasion for it.  I can't drink beer anymore so my drink of choice has vodka in it.

when I am flaring, I dont touch the stuff except I forgot WHY I didn't touch the stuff and during the mariners game on tues had a cranberry vodka and have been suffering since.  =p  oh well, it was a fun night.  =)