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Posted 10/27/2007 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't had hot wings in a long time, could that be the cause of my flare.........(just kidding) it would be awesome, hot wings instead of pred, azathioprine and remicade.... now that's what I'm talking about!
Posted 10/28/2007 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
Reading this thread reminds me of when my grandmother first got diagnosed with uc back in the day. The doctor simply told her to drink a pint of stout every day. She keeps telling me all the blokes in her ward were super jealous! I have to say she's 80 something now, never had anything removed, never been on any drugs (apart paracetamol + codeine) and she's doing just fine. Note: she doesn't drink the stout anymore...hasn't done so for many years. Just thought I'd share.

Dan.
Posted 10/28/2007 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
After years of UC It's along time since my last challenge. That was 1989-1991 I was taking Cort enema's and Azulphadine, at one point he put me on Rowasa and it acually made me worse so we switched back to the Cort's. However at that time, I quit the beer. I only ate a bland and baked food diet,no ruffage, and for sure no cold drinks. Actually I found room temp ice tea to be the best. Also at that time we found I had Hemochromtosis. which is iron overload. Doctors say the UC and Hemo are not connected. However since the iron levels in my blood are now in line since 1991 I have not flared with UC go figure. I now happily eat what I like. This is only my opinion but I don't think beer or wine helps at all during a flare.
Posted 10/28/2007 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Alcohol hasnt affected me in the least. In fact I could drink as much as I wanted without adverse effect. It's kind of ironic that 14 months ago I made the life decision to be alcohol free for life, and then went into a terrible flare 3 months later, then ended up in the hospital and off work for four months 3 months after that. Go figure.
Posted 10/28/2007 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Beer n wings.. Nothin' finer.. Cept the waitresses.. :) I think anything in moderation is ok.. As long as you dont have any personal allergies..
Posted 10/29/2007 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I can't drink any alcohol at all. Even a few sips of wine or beer or hard alcohol means an entire night in the bathroom. Giving up all booze and coffee sucks, but for me these are my two biggest triggers.

Posted 10/29/2007 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Gave up beer since I've been diagnosed. In fact, I had a fridge stocked with Three Floyd's and Goose Island and just recently gave it all away. :(
Posted 10/30/2007 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
I drink Beer everyday-- about 2 durning the week at night and sometimes 6-8 on the weekends on the boat !! It, Thank God does not seem to bother my UC !! It does effect my allergies some though !! I think I will try the hot wings !! I drink Natural lite beer and do not know what guiness is?
I love the Idea !!!! ahahahah just what I needed today !!
Posted 3/9/2014 8:44 AM (GMT 0)
I will drink a guiness or two. Gotta get that iron! This dose not seem to effect me while I have a flare. But 3 is the max. When healthy and loving life. It's Bud. Bud is a rice beer, and pretty cheap if you are trying to stay away from gluten!
Posted 3/9/2014 9:13 AM (GMT 0)
Unfort. beer always gives me grief.. after a glass or two, I can even feel the inflamation getting more active. I just avoid alcohol in general.

I love the Guinness comment.. I'm not hoping it's going to work for me, but what an excellent method.
Posted 3/9/2014 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
As with everything involving uc, alcohols effect on uc varies person to person. Alcohol appears not to bother my uc in the slightest. I'll drink a single beer 4 or 5 times a week without any change in my uc symptoms.

Others state alcohol worsens their uc.
Posted 3/9/2014 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Well... during a flare, beer is a big no no for me. I tried a bottle of beer at a party while flaring and omg, totally regretted it.
Posted 3/9/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately, as a beer lover, it causes me pains within the next 12-24 hours and can last about a week. Sometimes there is D, blood, pains, etc. Depending on the wine, it can as problematic. I haven't tried mixed drinks though.
Posted 3/9/2014 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
I switched to mostly wine for a number of reasons before I got UC. Beer has always given me loose stools in excess and bothers me now in smaller quantities. Never heard of wine sh%ts. Beer does put you at higher risk than wine for colon pollips and colon cancer which are connected to inflammation. If you have a few daily, I would switch to wine. If you drink in moderation and beer doesn't bother you, I wouldn't worry about it.
Posted 3/9/2014 7:43 PM (GMT 0)

missnotes said...
I will drink a guiness or two. Gotta get that iron! This dose not seem to effect me while I have a flare. But 3 is the max. When healthy and loving life. It's Bud. Bud is a rice beer, and pretty cheap if you are trying to stay away from gluten!

Budweiser is made with barley malt...it would not be a good choice for a celiac sufferer. It contains LESS gluten than some beers, but is not GF.
Posted 3/10/2014 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
I switched to cider after I began to notice some potential correlation between consumption and an aggravation of symptoms (bloat and gas). I always thought cider was a lesser drink, but I've grown to like it a lot. There's even high ABV cider (10-15%) for when you want a real kick!
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