Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 In a message dated 11/30/01 9:27:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, travies04@... writes: > I have a question for everyone out there regarding the pancreas and alcohol > If my pancreatitis is not caused by alcohol is it still safe to drink a > glass > of wine every now and then? > has anyone had any experiences with this? > Hi , much of dealing with Panc. is a bit of trial and error for each individual. While some symptoms and experience are common there are significant differences in reactions and actions and effects for any person. However, if you try alcohol and have a Panc. attack I don't think it's worth the pain or the chance of the pain. I suggest we all strive to attain a lifestyle that minimizes the symptoms of Panc. and maximizes the ability to live as normal a life as possible. However we reach that goal covers a lot of choices. Best of luck with your decisions Poncho - GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 I do not and cannot drink. Haven't had a drink in about a dozen years. First of all, I developed an allergy to alcohol. It made me very ill. Secondly, my CP led to diabetes. Drinking is a no-no with the meds. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 This is my theory: Living without an occasional drink is no big deal. Even if I could, I wouldn't drink with a bad pancreas. It's not worth worrying about the risk of a flare up. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 This is my theory: Living without an occasional drink is no big deal. Even if I could, I wouldn't drink with a bad pancreas. It's not worth worrying about the risk of a flare up. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 This is my theory: Living without an occasional drink is no big deal. Even if I could, I wouldn't drink with a bad pancreas. It's not worth worrying about the risk of a flare up. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Upon first meeting me, several GI doctors simply assumed that my CP was caused by booze and they admonished me. My husband and I would simply laugh as we told them that I don't drink. And when I did, it was a rare occurrence. I was less that a social drinker. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Upon first meeting me, several GI doctors simply assumed that my CP was caused by booze and they admonished me. My husband and I would simply laugh as we told them that I don't drink. And when I did, it was a rare occurrence. I was less that a social drinker. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Upon first meeting me, several GI doctors simply assumed that my CP was caused by booze and they admonished me. My husband and I would simply laugh as we told them that I don't drink. And when I did, it was a rare occurrence. I was less that a social drinker. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 I've been fortunate in that my liver enzymes have remained normal. My liver is, however, enlarged with fatty deposits. Booze can destroy that organ and wouldn't want to have to deal with additional problems. -E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Dear , I am sure you will have many different responses regarding this question. So I will just give you my experience, which doesn't mean that it would be same results as you might have, so here goes, I was diagnosed w/hereditary panc since 1990 and I didn't consume any alcohol for 7 years, even to the extent of foods being prepared in wine, cough medicine containing alcohol, etc., etc.,. I still had many attacks, so I asked my GI if I could have an occassional drink and he said it was trail and error, So I did experiment and have had no problems to having direarrha to having mild pain. So I usually don't drink, but I will have an occassional one. My major attacks were not affected at all. Hope this helps a little. Sue C travies04@... wrote: I have a question for everyone out there regarding the pancreas and alcohol If my pancreatitis is not caused by alcohol is it still safe to drink a glass of wine every now and then? has anyone had any experiences with this? Hope everything is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 From everything I have researched and what I have been told by the docs, alcohol is like poison to the pancreas. Even though yours is not caused by alcohol, the alcohol could certainly cause a flare. I wouldn't risk it. Take care Kaye -- In pancreatitis@y..., travies04@a... wrote: > I have a question for everyone out there regarding the pancreas and alcohol > If my pancreatitis is not caused by alcohol is it still safe to drink a glass > of wine every now and then? > has anyone had any experiences with this? > > Hope everything is well > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2001 Report Share Posted December 3, 2001 Dear , Considering that you already have had pancreatitis,you shouldn't do anything that you know contributes to an attack. It's too risky. I even check my meds(for example:a neurologist wanted me to take depakote for migraines,I saw a warning on WebMd about it triggering life threatening pancreatitis in the general population,so considering my problem I decided the benefits weren't worth the risk. Hope this helps, Amy -- In pancreatitis@y..., travies04@a... wrote: > I have a question for everyone out there regarding the pancreas and alcohol > If my pancreatitis is not caused by alcohol is it still safe to drink a glass > of wine every now and then? > has anyone had any experiences with this? > > Hope everything is well > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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