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I've never been much of a big drinker, but I love wine. I'd rather smoke cannabis but I can no longer do that as well.
Can I ever enjoy a few glasses of wine again? How many of you have gone back to having alcohol after going into remission? Is there anyone even on here that has gotten back to there normal state of health? How many months would you suggest to not have alcohol once I am symptom free? It is absolutely horrible seeing all of my family guzzle down wine and egg nog around the holidays, especially new years.
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Hey there. I was a fairly big drinker (and weed smoker) before getting sick. I can no longer smoke or drink. I know that it is probably because I am still so ill but I actually think that I will never drink or smoke again even if I am lucky enough to go into remission. I just think its too dangerous.
My two cents. I really should leave this to the people that are in remission though. They know better than me with this. Jess.
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When you are in treatment, you are really taxing your liver from abx and die off. That is why detox supplements are so important.
Alcohol, just adds to the already burdened liver. It is off limits until you are well. I will admit to a sip once in the last year, but it is dangerous to drink for now.
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I really enjoyed wine before I got sick. And at first I missed it so much.
Well, I had a glass on special occasions after I first got sick. But it never quite tasted good like it did before I got sick. Also, it made me feel worse right away.
I would feel poisoned, like I was full of toxins, and my stomach would take two or three days to recover from even a few sips.
Finally, my head made the connection that wine is not good anymore; there are no more warm fuzzy and giggly feelings, just sick ones.
Once my brain made that realization, it has been much easier to stay away.
That said, I live in a state where medical marijuana is legal. It is very helpful for appetite as I cant afford to lose more weight, but won't smoke it.
That is rough on the lungs. Vaporizing is a less harmful method of delivery.
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Sixgoofykids can drink wine now. JUST DON'T DO IT UNTIL YOU GET WELL!
If you crumble, then drink less than 8 oz! Drinking several glasses of wine would really set you back.
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I really miss wine too. I'm not doing it until I've made a big dent in metals/parasites/yeast.
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To be honest, i drank a lot of beer and i NEVER EVER got sick from alcohol, it only made me feel better.
It got me to the point where i felt almost normal. Especially if i had a slight hangover i would feel great, social and dramatically improved in energy and body temperature.
I wondered why and i think tis because of dopamine and cortisol... both seem to be released when i drink, so i feel better and better. Ive heared that people with metal who are toxic with metals feel the same... but for me the thyroid and adrenals are an big issue. Maybe thats why i feel so much better.
Its stange for me that everyone else cant tolerate alcohol at all... makes me wonder if lyme is my main problem.
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I got rid of lyme nearly 8 years ago. On occassion, I have a half glass of wine. I never was a drinker.
My advice to people is to wait a year after completing lyme treatment before drinking alcohol again. This way, you have built up your immune system, all bodily systems should be back to normal, no yeast, etc.
I believe I discussed this with my lyme doctor and he agreed that one year was a good period of time to wait. He may have said that he tells people to wait 6 months. Not sure.
This is assuming that you have done things to build up your immune system. (Alcohol weakens the immune system.) I did the Burrascano weight lifting program. My doc said that I would never get rid of lyme disease if I did not do this exercise. It is a 1 hour full body workout every other day. It boosts the immune system according to Burrascano. I have proven that to myself twice now. (See "Lyme Disease Rehabilitation" page 31)
So, now I have decided that I will do weight lifting for 1 hour twice per week for the rest of my life.
By doing that, I would think that you could have your wine after you are cured. I have also had cortisone shots in my spine and taken oral cortisone and other steroids. And, lyme has never returned. So, I feel pretty confident that my lyme disease is a thing of the past.
I drink if I want to. I eat what I want to eat. I live normally in every respect. But, I am not a smoker and I rarely drink. That has been my lifestyle since my late 20s--way before I got lyme disease.
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What about a 21st birthday, though? Do you forfeit the milestone in the name of health?
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- A milestone can become degrees of a tombstone if we are not able to tolerate what is tossed down the hatch.
And, all the money, time and effort spent on lyme treatment can be flushed right down the drain with one night of celebrating with the wrong fuel.
How long might it take to regain ground from one wrong move with alcohol? A month? A year? Forever? Never?
It's an accident inside your body, much like an auto accident & a chemical spill, really. The cascade of damage and recovery time is unpredictable. It's Russian Roulette.
Who says a 21st birtday (or any special event or holiday) is a time to trash one's brain, liver, body and future? Where does that come from? Who says? And why do we follow that horrible pattern?
There are so many other ways to celebrate a milestone so that you will have many more in years ahead. So may other ways.
Do take in good and wonderful sensory gifts from flavor, friends and fun. It's possible to do that and also stay strong to your committment for health. Celebrate in style - a healthful style. -
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Funny, this actually came up at my last appt. Not because I myself was aking about alcohol, as I do not drink, but the subject of what is allowed and what is not and how people respond was discussed.
My LLNP said she was a little upset and somewhat put out by the amount of patients that actually beeped her over the holidays last year to ask if they could drink alcohol. I can't imagine beeping my doctor to ask that question! I imagine she will be getting beeped this yr as well.
She did say alcohol is a big no-no and was confused as to how those who want to get well see giving up alcohol as such a sacrifice. As to how long after we never discussed it.
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