Re: Alcohol - What is the truth about it and PSC???

[Guest guest]

Anita, Not so, I am listed for PSC never was a drinker, still had to

sign a contract with my transplant center no alcohol, smoking, illegal

drugs (never smoker or drug user either).

[Guest guest]

Haha, we're in the same boat. I do enjoy the occassional glass

of wine but do have to cut myself off very very quickly as more than

two glasses seem to put me over the edge. I see the reduction as a

positive, it's not like it's good for you even without PSC. I

started keeping a calorie journal at one point at the advice of my

trainer and was stunned at what a Saturday night used to bring!

Thing that puzzles me, most of us had PSC before we were diagnosed

and the alcohol didn't do anything to my knowledge...

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> My hepatologist so far has not advised me to discontinue having

> alcohol. However, that said, she has said to limit my intake. As

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> not currently taking any meds that directly advise against alcohol

> use, I do admit to still imbibing. But I'd say I've become a pretty

> cheap date--one drink seems to have become my limit ...

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