Hi Angel. There is some suggestion that over drinking alcohol may be one of the triggers for Myositis. I have Polymyositis and I am taking Imuran. My Rheumatologist in the last few months has told me I can have the occasional glass of wine. I have done so with no ill effects. Don't know what to advise you but my guess is if you can't leave it at the occasional glass, then don't do it at all. It would be sad if you went out had a great night with wine and undid all your hard work getting over this disease. Best wishes. Autumm

Hi Angel - I too agree with Autumn - I have had the odd glass of wine (once every 3rd month at most!) I haven't had a reaction but but I don't want to push it too much. I have DM and on MTX, Plaquenil and steroids.

I've darannk a few beers on occaision. Sometimes a few more than is good for me. The only thing I noticed about how it affected my body in regard to the DM is my kidney and liver functions would get mildly out of whack. I don't do it very often anymore becasue even with 2 or 3 beers, I get terrible hangovers. I think alcohol and methotrexate are a bad combination. I'll be honest. Sometimes the hangovers are worth it to have a normal good time with my friends. I like to feel "normal" once in a while.

thanks guys :)
thats kinda what i want..im 24 i want to be able to go out and have a good normal time like you said.. im not on anything...so idk lol
we'll see how i feel this weekend ;)

I'm on Methotrexate. My Neuro said we shouldn't but it was okay occasionally. She would not define what occasionally was. I drink every few months. Sometimes, I admit it is more than just one. I honestly haven't had any issues with it but I do make sure I have something in my stomach to help absorb it, drink lots of water, and avoid anything else that stresses my liver and kidneys (no Motrin for that hang over).

What I have found is since I rarely drink, I get tipsy very easy. 1 glass of wine is enough. My friends drink often. I usually just drink water but on New Years, I brought Cranberry Juice and Sprite and mixed it up. No one knew I was alcohol free! If at a bar, don't be afraid to ask for a non-alcoholic drink but "make it pretty" meaning to garnish it so it looks like a drink. And I also ask for margaritas without alcohol and no one knows. If I do drink, I often have one with alcohol and then one without so I am not drinking as much as everyone else.

Another thing that makes me nervous when I drink is I need all my faculties to avoid tripping. Drinking seems to compromise that so be sure you don't drink too much.

Hey Angela, I have fatty liver and chronic kidney disease so no more wine and beer for me. I decided that alcohol just does not exist for me.

Be sure to let us know if your decision to drink was o.k. for you. I will be interested to hear that result. Do have a great time!

lex - VERY true. i am terrified of tripping as it is . didnt even think about that. and a great idea is getting virgin drinks :) id love not having to say over and over im not drinking etc :)

red wine is one of the top anti-inflammatory foods soooo...it shouldn't be that bad :P ..lets us know how the drinks affect you if you decide to try it Angela.

Had 4 glasses of sangria (red) lastnight :) I feel fine today and paced myself so I didn't get stupid lol
I'm a small
Chick who so that that was a lot and haven't had a drink in a long time
Lol :) I def won't get into the habit
But I def enjoyed it lol

Good for you. Glad you had a great time. It is so nice to feel "normal" sometimes. Drink lots of water today and I am sure you will be fine.

Hi Angel. Glad it all went well. Go carefully !!!! Autumm

:-) I'm super glad too thanks . Like I said I won't make a habit of it but it's good to know I can every so often and not be negatively effected :)