Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Hi Steve, Iwas told not to drink while on prednisone and that it was forbodden absolutely no no no while on MTX so I just haven't since I 've been diagnosed. I do notice if I do to much, don't rest enough, that I can trigger a flare. Two weeks ago case in point. I am much beter now but still could sleep 4 more hours a day easily! By tyhe way guys & gals, whe nI say things like " I was told " I don't mean hence it is Gospel, I mean well here is what " they " told me. I really find the entire variety of info we all get to be mind boggling...I love my rheumy but ...I don't know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Hello , When you flare do you have to up your medication at all or does a flare generally mean a 'tempoary rise in blood work', with it returning to normal after a week or so? Back to my original question, I guess drinking too much alcohol is doing too much physically as well, as its hard to take things easy after a lot to drink. Steve -----Original Message-----From: Lavallee Sent: 19 November 2004 13:30To: Stillsdisease Subject: Re: Flares & AlcoholHi Steve,Iwas told not to drink while on prednisone and that it was forbodden absolutely no no no while on MTX so I just haven't since I 've been diagnosed. I do notice if I do to much, don't rest enough, that I can trigger a flare. Two weeks ago case in point. I am much beter now but still could sleep 4 more hours a day easily! By tyhe way guys & gals, whe nI say things like "I was told" I don't mean hence it is Gospel, I mean well here is what "they" told me. I really find the entire variety of info we all get to be mind boggling...I love my rheumy but ...I don't know...Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Well at least in my case Steve alcohol seems to not contribute to Flares.I got Wicked Drunk in Vegas,other than a even more Wicked Hangover .I do not drink on a regular basis though,the medications & drinking are a big No No.I was told a few drinks now then was ok,sometimes we just get carried away. d.Canada Flares & Alcohol I'm wondering how many of you consider the possibility that drinking excess limits of alcohol can lead or contribute to a flare up ? I seem to be finding that if I have a flare up, more often than not its about 2 days after the time I had a lot to drink. Has anybody had the same experience? My Rheumy said that a flare up was nothing to do with what I had done ... but to be honest I might have to disagree with him on this one. Also, this is for Melt if you are reading: When you want into remission you said that you thought rest has a big part to play - do you still think this? Do you think that doing too much can lead to a flare as well? As opposed to chilling out, mixed with adequates amount of exercise? SteveVisit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 I have been told I have mild inflammation of the liver. I am about 30 pounds overweight..docs think it is my chubs not the stills since most rheumatological tests are normal at this point(except a slight increase in ANA)....If I have say 2 drinks... I am quite tired the next day...I feel better if I choose odouls(non alc beer)...ah..feel better the next day not that night...ha ha ha.....my liver enzymes were up a bit..I cleaned up my livin(wasn't really too bad anyway)...and now enzymes are ok...alcohol does make me more tired....so hard to be good...I have 2 ounces of white wine with club soda...every once in a while..Odouls is good.......it tricks the mind...put a teasp of Carona in it if you must....or even start half and half...and slowly change....you will feel better.....I hope..Hugs Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Steve, I dunno what drugs you're on at this time but mixing alcohol with most drugs is an absolute no-no. Many drugs we take for stills are metabolized in the liver and can put it under great strain (hence the regular blood tests), adding alcohol to this mix is extremely bad for your liver, not to mention the effects it may have on the efficacy of the drugs themselves... This probably goes for " safe natural " remedies too. Oh, and avoid grapefruit juice. Graham (36) West Sussex, UK At 10:53 19/11/2004, you wrote: >I'm wondering how many of you consider the possibility that drinking >excess limits of alcohol can lead or contribute to a flare up ? > >I seem to be finding that if I have a flare up, more often than not its >about 2 days after the time I had a lot to drink. >Has anybody had the same experience? > >My Rheumy said that a flare up was nothing to do with what I had done ... >but to be honest I might have to disagree with him on this one. > >Also, this is for Melt if you are reading: When you want into remission >you said that you thought rest has a big part to play - do you still think >this? Do you think that doing too much can lead to a flare as well? As >opposed to chilling out, mixed with adequates amount of exercise? > >Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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