Alcohol naughtiness

[Lulabelle]

Hi,

Opinions wanted;

I'm 27 and I've had many a night of heavy drinking in the past. I'm not more sensible about my health and I do as much as I can to look after it. I don't actually drink anymore but in future, if I go on a big night out or it's a wedding, I might really fancy some champagne, prosecco or cava. I love champagne.

I would like to know what people's thoughts are on succumbing to temptation of a few flutes of champers on a special occasion and letting those yummy bubbles go to the head? I always regret it the day after, in the past and with consideration of the crohns, is it really worth it?


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[Lulabelle]

I meant to say 'I AM more sensible about my health, not 'NOT - doh


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[rygon]

I still drink. There's a fair few things I cannot drink now, but the rest of it is sometimes worth the consequences. Saying that I'm getting to that age where my hangovers are so bad in the morning, it takes me 2 days to get over a big session

 

[rollinstone]

I'm w rygon on this 1, I still drink, and sometimes its worth it just to get a different perspective on life and realise this disease isn't a death sentence, that being said I definitely don't drink as often as i used to, mainly because the hang overs make me squirm like a little child.

 

[Axelfl3333]

I still drink as well,but I stay well clear of lager,spirits,the odd alcopop and nectar from the gods Glayva.

 

[Lottie93]

Hello,
I also still drink occasionally. I have to play it by ear, if my Crohn's isn't behaving then i usually steer clear of alcohol because i know it will aggrevate my stomach and bowel and makes me feel so much worse. Even with small amounts of alcohol sometimes i can feel horrendous bowel wise pretty soon after.

But when I'm having a good day i can have a cocktail or two and feel absolutely fine, we all need a treat now and then right!
Ive also had times when I've thought screw it! and gone all out despite me knowing the consequences, just because i want to enjoy the moment and not have crohn's control my every decision!

So i think you do have to listen to your body.
I don't think their is anything wrong in succumbing to those flutes of champagne, just be ready for the next day effects. Some days you may wake up and think that wasn't worth it and some days you may think that was worth it and sometimes its nice to live for those 'that was worth it' days!

Hope that helps

 

[Lulabelle]

I think in future I will indulge. Sometimes a group of us from work go out and it's always a good laugh, so I'm always tempted to have a few G&Ts. If I'm at a wedding then I'll definitely want some alcohol and there a few in next couple of years to look forward.

Only live once and you're right, it is worth it sometimes!


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[Axelfl3333]

Try your usual tipple at home first just in case of disaster,but defo stay away from lager it's chemical soup bad,bad,bad for crohnies.where I,m from if you don,t drink it's a really bad,non-excistent social be careful and get out to play.good luck
Have a happy and healthy new year

 

[rollinstone]

I think it's all different for everyone, I can drink lager/beer no problems

 

[rygon]

I think it's all different for everyone, I can drink lager/beer no problems

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[Lulabelle]

Lager is one drink I cannot stand. It tastes like something you'd find in a swamp :s I do enjoy a cider though but I think I get an upset stomach from it, unfortunately. Wine is the devil, one glass and I am pretty drunk and wanting to fall asleep! I've also had some horrendous hangovers with wine. I don't miss wasting my whole weekend feeling sorry for myself with a hangover haha


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[mccindy]

The last few times I drank alcohol before I stopped (last May), I ended up throwing up in the middle of the night and then had diarrhea the next morning. Then I had to stop because of my brain cancer diagnosis and the fact that I'm on a very high dose of an anti-seziure medication, and alcohol can increase the risk of seizures.
That being said, if the time comes when I can come off of the medication, despite the fact that I might throw up and have diarrhea, I definitely plan to have a drink!

 

[Lulabelle]

:/ that is a bad reaction and your health is more important than a drink but when you are feeling up to it, having a drink you enjoy will be very nice!

I am sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis, I hope you're on the road to recovery and fighting that horrid thing off!


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[mccindy]

thank you very much. I had a craniotomy with tumor resection in July, and they were able to take 99% of the tumor out. My doc says it will grow back eventually, because there are some cells they couldn't take out without causing brain damage, but no way to know when that will be - coule be soon, could be up to 10 years. So I just get MRIs every few months for now.

To be honest, the belly time is more on my mind more often, because it's a daily thing trying to control symptoms and maintain weight! I try not to worry about the cancer until it comes back, although that's not always easy.
One day at a time, every day I'm here to enjoy is a success!

 

[Lulabelle]

Your positive thinking is the best thing you can do for yourself to help you stay well. Crohns symptoms unfortunately cause problems on a daily basis but we do what we can do ease them. I am looking into a good quality multivitamin and mineral and will be hopefully getting my vitamin D levels checked next week then I will supplement accordingly. I was reading about various herbs; slippery elm, marshmallow, turmeric, etc. I am cautious about herbs though as there are side effects and interactions I need to consider more first. Do you take any supps/herbs that you find beneficial?


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[dave13]

Garlic,Cinnamon,Turmeric and Ginger all have proven anti-inflammatory properties as well as other benefits.The anti-inflammatory is especially good for those of us with Crohn's.Using your food as a healing source is a way I hope to control this.I'm new to this,diagnosed 11-13 with one operation.I had a resection of my small intestine.I don't see my GI until February and I'm trying to learn and be proactive.I've had a couple flare ups.I hadn't had any form of alcohol in 5-6 weeks and had some wine and a couple beers over Christmas and New Years.It didn't seem to bother me but the paranoia of what I might feel like almost made me crazy.I knew I shouldn't but I wanted to just have a beer and hangout with family and friends.I think as I move forward I'll omit the alcohol,of course it is blizzarding outside and -20f and a cold beer is not very appealing right now.Keep the faith!!!