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03-18-2010, 04:34 PM

So I have been reading around the forums and haven't really found much on this topic.. maybe I haven't looked well enough.. haha. Can people who have Crohn's drink alcohol? I don't drink much and haven't touched it since I started all the steroid medications cause I heard it's not a good combo. But when you're off of steroids, can you drink? Does it affect anything going on with this disease?

Danielle

Dustin · 03-18-2010, 04:40 PM

Hi Danielle,
I think the biggest problem is the medications you take for your Crohn's which would pose the biggest obstacle to drinking. I have friends who have Crohn's that drink all the time, but they aren't taking any medications that would be affected. I would check the labels of what you are taking, and if none of them say to avoid drinking, give it a go - if you don't feel well afterwards, you have your answer of whether you can drink or not. =)

Good health and best of luck.

Rose City · 03-18-2010, 05:30 PM

I'm pretty sure are asking for liver damage if you are taking infliximab/zathioprine/corticosteroids so you probably want to avoid.

If not on drugs, like Dustin said it's what your body can take. I for one cannot drink much of anything even if I am not flaring/on drugs

-JD

Jettalady · 03-18-2010, 05:37 PM

There are many many threads on this subject. Here are some.
http://www.crohnsforum.com/tags/index.php/alcohol/

My Butt Hurts · 03-18-2010, 05:54 PM

I think it varies from person to person. I can usually drink in moderation when I am not flaring.
It might depend on what type of alcohol too.
I find that not drinking so much helps me get a better buzz when I do drink though =)

Astra101 · 03-18-2010, 06:39 PM

Hi Danielle

I've not had a drink for 9 months for one reason and another, but prior to that, I drank in moderation every weekend (vodka) and it crippled me for a week, terrible D and cramps, and like I had flu!
and I've changed drinks many times over the years, clear spirits like vodka being less traumatic. lager a big no no
but I'm not touching it at all whilst on Pred (head is cabbaged enough!) oh, and you can't drink with metronidozole, very dangerous.
so i suppose it depends on the person, and their type of Crohns
xxx

03-18-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
iamdaniello Guest Posts: n/a	Alcohol? So I have been reading around the forums and haven't really found much on this topic.. maybe I haven't looked well enough.. haha. Can people who have Crohn's drink alcohol? I don't drink much and haven't touched it since I started all the steroid medications cause I heard it's not a good combo. But when you're off of steroids, can you drink? Does it affect anything going on with this disease? Danielle

03-18-2010, 05:37 PM	#4
Jettalady Your Story Forum Monitor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Western, ONT Posts: 3,604	There are many many threads on this subject. Here are some. http://www.crohnsforum.com/tags/index.php/alcohol/ __________________ Formerly: Pen Symptoms of Crohn's 35 years DX in 1993 2 resections, 1993 & 2003 Been on too many drugs to list. Methotrexate- didn't work. Quit June 2010 Nexium.& odd Flagyl, VSL#3 900 Billion probiotic bacteria & Pentasa, 3000mg daily ...winging it now.

03-18-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
Astra101 Your Story Forum Monitor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Helens, Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,043	Hi Danielle I've not had a drink for 9 months for one reason and another, but prior to that, I drank in moderation every weekend (vodka) and it crippled me for a week, terrible D and cramps, and like I had flu! and I've changed drinks many times over the years, clear spirits like vodka being less traumatic. lager a big no no but I'm not touching it at all whilst on Pred (head is cabbaged enough!) oh, and you can't drink with metronidozole, very dangerous. so i suppose it depends on the person, and their type of Crohns xxx __________________ Joan Diagnosed 2005 (but symptoms for 15 years!) been on Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine, Budesonide Metronidozole, Bye Bye Prednisolone we're so over! Pentasa 2 (4 times a day) Multivitamins & Iron CalciChew + Vitamin D x2 Cod Liver Oil with Vitamin D http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...4208290&ref=ts No-one should make you feel inferior without your consent!

03-18-2010, 04:40 PM	#2
Dustin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 186	Hi Danielle, I think the biggest problem is the medications you take for your Crohn's which would pose the biggest obstacle to drinking. I have friends who have Crohn's that drink all the time, but they aren't taking any medications that would be affected. I would check the labels of what you are taking, and if none of them say to avoid drinking, give it a go - if you don't feel well afterwards, you have your answer of whether you can drink or not. =) Good health and best of luck.

03-18-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Rose City Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 70	I'm pretty sure are asking for liver damage if you are taking infliximab/zathioprine/corticosteroids so you probably want to avoid. If not on drugs, like Dustin said it's what your body can take. I for one cannot drink much of anything even if I am not flaring/on drugs -JD

03-18-2010, 05:54 PM	#5
My Butt Hurts Squeals-a-lot! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,854	I think it varies from person to person. I can usually drink in moderation when I am not flaring. It might depend on what type of alcohol too. I find that not drinking so much helps me get a better buzz when I do drink though =)