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Posted 10/30/2008 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
i am not a big drinker, but sometimes i do like the occasional glass of wine (or 2). what kind of effect does wine have on people? or do you not drink at all?

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Posted 10/30/2008 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
One time I tried Beer. Only once, It was my first try and last. The next day my reaction was very bloated and gassy. Did not feel comfortable at all. But I haven't tried Wine since being diagnosed.
Posted 10/30/2008 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
I don't do beer... :_
What kind of medication is humira?
Posted 10/30/2008 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
I do everything. Beer gives me gas though and makes my stool greasy. I try to stick with high grade vodka as it is the easiest for the body to process and has the least amount of preservatives and red or white wine. MY doctor put it to me this way, if you want to go out and enjoy some drinks dont let the fact that you will have loose stools the next day stop you. I know i'm fortunate as most people cannot tolerate alcohol at all but I seem to be OKAY with it. Though it does take about 3 or 4 days after drinking to completely get my stools back to normal.
Posted 10/30/2008 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
is fibre smart an over the counter things? how long have you been using it?
Posted 10/30/2008 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
believe it or not I got UC from a night of benge drinking. Obviously that wasn't the only factor why I got it b/c my friends didn't get it but beer is scary for me. Everytime i'm in remission I will have a couple of drinks using expensive vodka and sugarfree juices or teas, but I can't over do it.
Posted 10/30/2008 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
do you find that sugar irritates your condition?
Posted 10/30/2008 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Yaeh fiber smart is over the counter. I actually havent used it in a while, I'm going to be trying out metamucil and see how that goes
Posted 10/30/2008 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
Alcohol consumption can increase your chances of relapsing if you're in remission. Foods associated with inflammation such as alcohol, simple sugars and caffeine - should generally be avoided or at least greatly reduced.
Posted 10/30/2008 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
paindrain:

Yeah I don't either, I don't even really drink. Humira is a shot medication. Kinda hard to explain.
http://www.humira.com

That site will help explain it more.
Posted 10/30/2008 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Sugar doesn't bother me. Caffeine doesn't bother me. I don't drink much (an occasional glass of sangria) because I figure with all the meds I'm taking, I should give my liver a break. With diet, you pretty much have to experiment as it seems to be different for each of us.
Posted 10/30/2008 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
I don't drink beer, wine, or champagne. I just don't like the taste of it. I do enjoy a margarita or mixed drink from time to time.. Usually vodka and some form of juice. I used to be able to drink quite a bit but the last two times I've drank, I've only had two kinda strong drinks and I was trashed and in the bathroom puking. It's ridiculous. I think it's because I'm flaring and with all the basically open wounds in my intestines the alcohol is going straight to my blood stream. I don't know but UC flares turn me into a serious lightweight.
Posted 10/30/2008 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Most of the alcohol is actually absorbed before it reaches the large intestine. The stomache and small intestine do most of the absorption.
Posted 10/30/2008 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I drink beer and wine regularly and it has no effect on my UC.
Posted 10/30/2008 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
I've heard that alcohol can be hard on the colon so tread with caution, of course like most things, some will notice alcohol to be more bothersome than others, it's all trial and error but even if you notice it doesn't seem to bother you, consuming it in moderation is likely best.

:)
Posted 10/30/2008 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I can drink a glass of wine or two, but more and I get gurgly.
I often mix white wine with club soda (and ice and lemon). Then I don't drink nearly as much alcohol when I'm out for a long evening with friends or around the pool. Safer for the drive home, too, needless to say! It's tasty, especially in the summer and some of my friends have started drinking it too.

Beer doesn't seem to bother me at all.
Hard liquor will cause me to bleed, no question about it. I miss my Jack&Ginger.
Posted 10/30/2008 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
I drink a glass of red wine most evenings with no problems. I will have a beer or two once every two weeks or so and that seems ok, too. I am on SCD, so not really supposed to drink the beer and I try to cut it out for the most part.
Posted 10/30/2008 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
I enjoy microbrews too much! Also will have wine.
Posted 10/31/2008 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
My husband and I are boring drinkers - we like bourbon and diet cokes in the evening. It doesn't bother me.

Gigi1227
Posted 10/31/2008 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Beer is my drink of choice, doesn't seem to bother me, fingers crossed!

Posted 10/31/2008 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
I have reduced my alcohol consumption alot. I basically avoid beer. I will have some wine, or vodka and sprite. I will usually drink no more than 2-3 glasses. I dont drink during the week anymore, so if i do drink its on a weekend. In the past I have found that alcohol definitly bothers my UC, but only if i binge. 2-3 alcohol drinks once a week never hurt me.

Cutting alcohol out of my life has really changed my social life, and i wasnt even a heavy drinker!
Posted 10/31/2008 7:34 AM (GMT 0)
For my first two years, I was able to tolerate moderate amounts of alcohol. Since I went into a flare this last June, I've had alcohol once (some beer), and it tore me up for a couple of days. I haven't had anything since July 5th. I miss my microbrews, but I just don't need to inflict that on myself again...maybe if/when I start feeling better.
Posted 11/1/2008 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
i was gonna write in last night that alcohol doesnt bother me... but of course, wouldnt you know it... i had to small glasses of baileys on the rocks last night and it was awful!
about 4 hours after, i was so cramped up and in so much pain i couldnt believe it.
bam! puking on the can it hurt so bad.
and yes, there was baileys in the bag, so not sure if it was that or not, but darn... i think i get a bit lactose intolerant when im flaring.
not sure tho.
wine seems to be fine with me tho.
thank god for that!
Posted 11/1/2008 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
I have 1 glass of white wine, and one vodka and soda most nights before bed. On nights I don't I haven't noticed any difference.
Posted 11/16/2008 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
each individul case will be different but remember if you have a sensitivity to gluten and wheat you want be able to drink beer. good luck
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