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Members shared varied approaches to drinking alcohol while managing PBC, with responses ranging from occasional margaritas or wine to complete... Read more
I do have a few drinks 2 or 3 times a week. My numbers went up last dr appointment, but he did not seem concerned. I feel ok and so far so good.
I have 2 drinks at night most nights . All my numbers are great so I don’t want to change my chemistry . I have read that alcohol has an inverse relationship with pbc. I eat better than ever and exercise most everyday . This relaxes me and I sleep well 8 to 10 hours .
I have a margarita If we go out for Mexican food.
When I asked my internal medicine doctor if it’s safe for me to have the occasional drink, he said alcohol is not safe. He told me about the 2020 Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet that concluded that NO amount of alcohol consumption is safe for health. Any amount of alcohol carries health risks. The World Health Organization also published a statement in The Lancet Public Health, stating that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that does not affect health.
I personally don't drink alcohol but everything in moderation. I was told mainly really fatty foods are hard on your liver, I love pork ribs but I have ruq pain after eating them, your own body will tell you!