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Posted 2/14/2013 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
has anybody here being able to drink wine again? or at least one beer?
Posted 2/14/2013 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
I drink and don't have much of a problem. If i drink too much I will feel a little more out of it the next day, but a drink or two is fine for me.
Posted 2/14/2013 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
are you taking any meds right now?
Posted 2/14/2013 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
i can not tolerate any alcohol, on meds or off. im only just beginning the journey tho.
i have severe vomiting if i drink.
Posted 2/14/2013 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
I cannot tolerate alcohol. I get an immediate headache or wooziness with a tiny amount.

I don't know about vomiting, though.

But candida (yeast) overgrowth, which is common, secretes a substance, (aldehyde, I believe) and this acts like a kind of alcohol in the system. Liver gets overburdened. Thus, one can become intolerant to alcohol because of the aldehyde is already in the system all the time. This is what i learned from my Doc.

Not sure if this helps!

good luck,
N
Posted 2/14/2013 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
I just gave away my last beer in the fridge. I cried a little. I knew for a long time that I was able to tolerate less and less. if I drink one I'm ok, but whats the point? if I drink wine I feel like poop the next day. so I gave up a couple of months ago.
every one Ive talked with says is 2 beers max, even after years without symtoms. and NO mixed drinks.
so I think its safe to say we are all EX-drinkers now!
Posted 2/14/2013 11:44 AM (GMT 0)

I could tolerate it VERY well when I was younger :-)

I haven't been drinking a drop for about 6-7 years now - my body wasn't in shape to handle it. I just stopped, didn't feel any urge to drink anymore. It's a habit...

I sometimes get funny looks, but I don't care. Drinking is a real part of our social life over here, but my friends got used to me drinking water.

Posted 2/14/2013 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I was a social drinker, and what I mean by that is weekends with my husband, seating outside cooking crawfish when in season, or delicious bbq ribs, ( we live in tx lol) rodeo season is also here, I know that's not even important to some, but that was an awsome way for us to relax, and just be us. I could tolerate a 6 pack of beer easily, but, its seems like its over. I will focus in other things I guess. please dont judge me, dont think Im a drunk or anything, Im a mom of two who like a lot of other women enjoyed seating with her husband to drink a cold beer :( its crazy but it makes me sad :( , hey, but maybe I will get better, maybe I will get much better and I will be able to have my life back.
Posted 2/14/2013 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
It's actually different for each of us. I went through years of no drinking because. like bbrian, I always felt like I had a hangover anyway.

Now it depends on how I'm feeling lately as to whether or not I can have a glass of wine, a couple of beers (who can have just one???) , or a mixed drink. I've learned how to know when I can't have one though!!! Some of the worst hangovers I've ever had in my entire life have been while being so ill with these infections!!!

So have hope!! There are many that can have those social drinks once they have completed their treatments! smilewinkgrin
Posted 2/14/2013 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
dear traveler, i just want to say one thing... I belive you are amazing. not becuase you told me I could probably drink again lol, but because you ALWAYS take time to answer our questions (at least mine), even if they are dumb like this one. thanks again. One day, we all get better, I will get better, I will seat outside and I will thank God for this experience, because Im learning so much,.Im learning that I AM strong, and that being a hard headed woman is good sometimes, cause I didnt give up when they basicly told me it was all in my head. and Im learning that there's people like you out there, that still care about others. thanks again.
Posted 2/15/2013 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I really hope Ill be able to enjoy some alcohol after Im better, I miss the social stuff...it was fun
Its true, I agree about feeling hungover every single day. And my nausea is like having permanent morning sickness.. :X
PS its not a dumb question at all, its a huge red flag when your body all of a sudden cannot tolerate something that it normally should be able to!
Posted 2/15/2013 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
iwantmyhealthback...that's what I love about this board. Everyone is incredibly understanding, and I never feel judged (and I've admitted/said some pretty silly stuff, lol).

Now that I'm on so many meds I'm afraid to drink as often, but I will admit I had a beer last night! I figure, if the Lyme hasn't killed me yet one beer won't!

I was a big drinker myself. I now have a child, but still miss it. My husband and I own a tavern and we're opening a nightclub/ music venue. So alcohol is just simply a big part of our lives! Back when I was still working, reps would come in and want is to sample new brands of liquor. I learned the hard way that my body will not tolerate liquor, not even a little, so I always have to decline.

I feel so left out of everything. So to be honest, if I feel like a beer or a glass of wine every now and again, I do it. If I pay for it, well, I pay for it. The way I see it is...I work so hard with this crazy diet, resting, taking all my meds and supplements, but I still have a LOT of bad days. So if I want to have a drink I will. Most likely, it's not going to make me feel too much worse than I already do! Plus, at least it gives me a couple hours of enjoyment, while I relax and have that drink :-)

Everyone is different, so do you what feel is best for you!

Btw I'm with you 100%, Traveler is truly an amazing soul :-)
Posted 2/15/2013 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
When I was sick, I couldnt drink at all. I would feel horrible. I've been symptom free (while taking herbals) for quite a while now, and I drink all the time. Sometimes in large amounts.
Posted 2/15/2013 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
thank you guys, I miss those days also. I know there's more important things to worry about when you have lyme, but that was an important part of my fun weekends with the family. but I know I will get better, we all are. we rock!!!! :D
Posted 2/15/2013 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
skBM, what kind of herbals are you taking?
Posted 2/15/2013 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
blush Oh golly gee shucks, you all!! blush
**kicks dirt with toe of boot**

I'm here because I've been there too!! Some days I'm still there! UGH! But together we make one heck of a community!! smilewinkgrin I wouldn't be where I am today in terms of healing had it not been for those that were here before me - like Deejavu and others - and for you all!

So thank you right back!! turn

Although I do want to say thank you for those very kind words!! :-)
Posted 2/15/2013 6:07 AM (GMT 0)
I don't drink like I used to, but have accepted the fact that the road to recovery is going to be a long one. Whether I abstain completely or have a few drinks once in awhile is not going to change the long term outcome provided I generally stick to my treatment plan. So maybe once or twice a month, I'll have a few.
Posted 2/16/2013 9:36 PM (GMT 0)

iwantmyhealthback said...
skBM, what kind of herbals are you taking?

cat's claw and banderol

usually just once a day
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