Drinking alcohol

Opinion only,

Talked to a few people about this (healed) and they don't or special occasions only.

One mentioned....when You start to feel decent or even good again...You want to hang on to that.

Thanks guys...it doesn't really affect me that badly, I've had a few drinks while in treatment, didn't feel any worse.

Leelee- that's SO exciting! I'd give anything to be 21 again :)

I would tend to follow PeteZa's counsel if I were in your shoes - but as someone who likes to celebrate, and although "no alcohol" is a part of my protocol, I've allowed myself a bit here and there, but I am NOT treating candida. I was curious and found this interesting link. http://candidadietplan.com/best-alcohol-for-candida-diet/ --- alcohol = sugar = candida rocket fuel. How fast do you want to get back in balance?

leelee112233 said...
I think its down to whether or not you can tolerate it. For me, im fine and it doesnt make me worse/sick. But for some people it can make you feel horrendous. Id say try not to drink but a few now and again should be okay, for occasions etc. Obviously will be better if you cut it out but at the end of the day you dont want to be miserable for the rest of your life and not have a drink even if you want one! Im 21 next week so im 100% having a drink and trying to keep that normality, just listen to your body

I am one of those people who just can't do alcohol. None whatsoever, even the tiniest bit, and my symptoms get so much worse. Before I got the infections I use to have a hollow wooden leg when it came to alcohol. It never really did anything to me even after a lot. Now I am the exact opposite. So strange. I just don't see the point for me to drink when it makes me feel so bad afterwards. It is just not worth it. I do have beer dreams now it is gone. HAHA. I think it really depends on the person. I have met a lot of fellow lymie and co's friends at clinics and some can drink no problem and some can't touch it at all. I have never heard that alcohol is canadida rocket fuel. If you are concerned about sugar go for spirits or wine as they have less of it.

I had a glass of a really nice white wine at Thanksgiving and it sent me home early with dizziness and just kinda wrecked how I felt.

Since then once in a great while I'll sip my DH beer and I did have a glass of red wine this week with some short ribs for dinner. Didn't seem to bother me but it's still not worth the risk IMO.

I've had good and bad experiences... I think it has to do with how "bad" my Candida is at the time... There's been times when I can drink beer and other times I can't... If I take milk thistle for a while it seems to help! I guess it depends on your body... I just hate having to revolve my life around Lyme, sometimes you have to live a little and weigh out your options! :)

Tbohl, you hit the nail on the head! I mean so much of my life has been put on a freaking standstill that I can't take it sometimes. I wish I was able to go back to lifting, and running, and loving my life the way I want, on my darn terms (sorry, a little emotional today). That's why I asked about having a drink, I just want to live a little.

Thanks for the help!