Hi All
I'm new to the forum, but am so glad to have a place where I can pick everyone else's brain about Crohn's related issues. I hope you're all doing well and not suffering from any flareups. I'm currently recovering from a flare up and planning to start on Humira shortly, per my GI's recommendation. Prior to this flare up I was on Asacol now Delizcol (what's up with that change up).
Since I'll be starting Humira, soon I have a few questions regarding food/drinks to avoid. I haven't had alcohol in forever, since it only seems to make things worse, mostly my heart burn and while I'm not a heavy drinker I do enjoy a cold beer on a hot day or a glass of wine every once in a while with a nice meal. So first question is does anyone know if you can drink alcohol in moderation while on Humira.
Next, I'm also a huge tea drinker and have gotten into herbal "tea" as well. I've avoided both while working on my recovery since regular tea is heavy in caffeine and herbs can really affect our physiology. Anyone know if caffeinated tea (black, green & oolong) are ok to drink while on Humira. For the herbal "tea" I don't plan on drinking any that extremely strong or have major affects on the immune system, but I would love to still drink camomile, ginger, rooibos and peppermint herbal teas. Anyone know if any of the herbs will react adversely with Humira.
That's about all. Looking forward to being able to eat a more varied diet and getting rid of all these systemic issues popping up.
Cheers
L.
I'm new to the forum, but am so glad to have a place where I can pick everyone else's brain about Crohn's related issues. I hope you're all doing well and not suffering from any flareups. I'm currently recovering from a flare up and planning to start on Humira shortly, per my GI's recommendation. Prior to this flare up I was on Asacol now Delizcol (what's up with that change up).
Since I'll be starting Humira, soon I have a few questions regarding food/drinks to avoid. I haven't had alcohol in forever, since it only seems to make things worse, mostly my heart burn and while I'm not a heavy drinker I do enjoy a cold beer on a hot day or a glass of wine every once in a while with a nice meal. So first question is does anyone know if you can drink alcohol in moderation while on Humira.
Next, I'm also a huge tea drinker and have gotten into herbal "tea" as well. I've avoided both while working on my recovery since regular tea is heavy in caffeine and herbs can really affect our physiology. Anyone know if caffeinated tea (black, green & oolong) are ok to drink while on Humira. For the herbal "tea" I don't plan on drinking any that extremely strong or have major affects on the immune system, but I would love to still drink camomile, ginger, rooibos and peppermint herbal teas. Anyone know if any of the herbs will react adversely with Humira.
That's about all. Looking forward to being able to eat a more varied diet and getting rid of all these systemic issues popping up.
Cheers
L.
There is a girl I talk to alot on this forum and she is definately on humira and drinks tea and alcohol. So, My guess is yes you can. I wouldn't overdo it though. See how one drink affects you first. Welcome too!
