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Posted 4/13/2013 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Heya,

So basically I'm flaring. I feel like crap. And I want to drown my sorrows tonight to forget about all this crap. Will it be terrible of me to have a few g&t's tonight???? It's not a regular thing, haven't touched alcohol since xmas before this but really need to catchup with girls over drinks?

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Posted 4/13/2013 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
everything you do is your decision. what does it matter what we think?

Good advice to you would be this....you're on immunosuppressant medication, had a biologic and you were in hospital for 6 weeks. you're in a flare already...I'd say be the designated driver or at the tops nurse one drink throughout the entire visit.

But I'm not a drinker...for me, eats out with friends, fee flowing coffee good dessert, good conversation/gossip is pretty stimulating/inspiring and therapy to boot.

q
Posted 4/13/2013 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'd suggest going with an anti-anxiety medication like Alprazolam (Xanax) if I needed something to take the edge off during a flare. Maybe your GI or a GP can write you a small prescription for a low dosage.

I realize that's not likely to jive if you're socially drinking with friends, though.
Posted 4/13/2013 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Keep in mind that there are a lot of things you can do that will worsen your symptoms, but in general, UC flares are not caused by the things you eat. For example, if I eat a salad, I will have a really bad day the next day, but it's not actually telling my flare to get worse systemically. Alcohol also tends to give me a bad day the next day (urgency and blood), and so I'm abstaining from alcohol for the duration of this flare.

My advice? It's your life and your body. There are days when I will eat something that I know will make me sicker the next day because I get one lifetime on this earth and if I want some steamed broccoli, I'm going to eat that steamed broccoli!
Posted 4/13/2013 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
yup - it's probably gonna make you feel like shiitt the next day - you are the only one that can decide if it's worth it -

if i was a healthy 22 old i might say yes - otherwise, i'd just hang out with friends and have a good time -
Posted 4/13/2013 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
I know alcohol makes me bleed worse. Be careful.
Posted 4/13/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
pop one or two imodium & go have fun!!!! just make sure you are ready for a bit of a rough ride tomorrow morning, hahaha!!
Posted 4/13/2013 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
You should not take loperamide (Imodium) if you are bleeding.

Nursing a drink sounds like a better idea than getting tanked. That's always rough on the system.

Of course you can do it. Just know you'll feel it tomorrow.
Posted 4/13/2013 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
If you don't mind having a horrible few hours afterwards then give it a go. I hope you are planning on doing this at home, right next to the toilet.
Posted 4/13/2013 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
It's not really true that your diet can't aggravate systemic inflammation. "Rough" foods like nuts, seeds, and high fiber raw veggies will physically scrape the inflamed mucosa, and worsened inflammation begets a stronger immune response (which in turn worsens inflammation...)

Anyway: it's your body. I wouldn't do it. Keep in mind you're already dehydrated and it will be doubly hard to stay hydrated when you drink. If you're going to have alcohol, make sure you get lots of water or even Pedialyte before, during and after.
Posted 4/14/2013 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I'm on Imuran, at the tail end (LOL) of a flare, I hope, and I just had a nice big glass of wine. One occasional drink doesn't hurt me, but I would not do more than that while flaring. It's just not worth it. We all react differently, and I know a little bit of alcohol is ok for me. It's Saturday night and I wanted to share a glass of wine with my husband. Have fun, but to me it's not worth it to drink too much. You can still have a lot of fun without overdoing it.
Posted 4/15/2013 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Vodka always seems to be fine with me. Beer not so much though. Just don't over do it. You will know by the next day if is has a bad effect. Only way to find out. I'd choose vodka over any kind of anti-anxiety meds myself. Lord knows I take enough pills already.
Posted 4/15/2013 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
Sure, have some alcohol in moderation if you want. I have a couple beers a week with no noticeable effect on my uc.
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