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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Zero on November 30, 2014, 10:07:07 AM
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Hi so I'm 31 all my friends like to drink now and then and I generally don't because I have to drink too much. Lol. I was wondering if anyone else drinks don't seem to have the full effect on them either pre D or during. I always chalked it up to the kidneys. I'm not a big drinker just curious...
Ps I drink once every few months, only 1 to 3, and only once since I started dialysis last month.
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I didn't drink pre-D (too young :angel; ) and always drink liquors as low volume, high alco %
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Say hello to my little friend, Jack
… Daniels.
>:D
Edit: Sat to Say.
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Sat hello to my little friend, Jack
… Daniels.
>:D
According to your grammar/spelling, I take it you and Jack are close friends. :rofl;
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Last drink I had was a beer in 2010. Wife says alcohol screws with my prescriptions. Still have the rest of the six-pack. Wife beats me too. No nurse will ever say "Yes" to having a drink, unless she is trying to seduce you. If you wait for that you'll dry up and croak first.
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I drank before D and I still enjoy a cold beer. As for phosphorous, I take a Renvela every 2 beers. Life goes on! :bandance;
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Oh yeah, I take one binder with Baileys too
:2thumbsup;
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Sat hello to my little friend, Jack
… Daniels.
>:D
According to your grammar/spelling, I take it you and Jack are close friends. :rofl;
I use to be friends with Ernest and Julio Gallo.
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Oh yeah, I take one binder with Baileys too
:2thumbsup;
'tis the season! (D)
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Oh yeah, I take one binder with Baileys too
:2thumbsup;
'tis the season!
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Say hello to my little friend, Jack
… Daniels.
>:D
Edit: Sat to Say.
Funny just what I had and both nurse and doctor said in moderation. Since it's once in a blue moon... Lol, I should be good.
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It's part of trying to lead a normal life because a lot of social activities revolve round "putting the kettle on" "meeting in the pub" or "relaxing with a glass of wine" ...
As long as you watch your total fluid intake...enjoy! :beer1;
I have educated my friends to know if I have a tea or coffee I usually only drink half (and it's not a reflection on their drink!!!) and out I either have a g and t or small glass of wine/champagne and then switch to iced water.
I have tried drinking on dialysis (on Boxing Day one year) with a gin and tonic and ice with my turkey sandwich which was interesting as I didn't feel the effects at all so I assume the alcohol got filtered out!!! :guitar:
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When a nurse asks me "How are you doing?"
I say "Great!" and " When I leave here, I'm gonna get me a Chili Dog and a cold beer."
They think I'm kidding . . . . .
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mmmmmmmmmm hot dog and onions :)
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mmmmmmmmmm hot dog and onions :)
My husband does home-hemo. I am his care partner and also the one that does the grocery shopping. I'm not the one however, that bought that package of hot dogs I found in the fridge.
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I never drink any alcohol because a nephrologist told me many years ago
that alcohol is very bad for the kidneys and damages their delicate filtration.
I wonder whether or not this medical statement is still valid?
Thanks from Kristina.
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I never drink any alcohol because a nephrologist told me many years ago
that alcohol is very bad for the kidneys and damages their delicate filtration.
I wonder whether or not this medical statement is still valid?
Thanks from Kristina.
From this post I'd say its a bit of a grey area depending on volume consumed:
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/alcohol
That's saying for women no more than one per day and men two per day.
My big question with that is if four per month all in one day is really bad as compared to one per day over four days in a month. I don't drink at home, so its more in social settings say biweekly that I drink, up to a few.
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Well I'd say that liquid restriction alone is not very good for kidneys, neither is HD itself, so enjoy a lovely drink again!
Have a great Xmas, and New Year
Love to all, Cas
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Thank you iolaire and Cassandra for the helpful update...
... I also wish everyone a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Best wishes from Kristina.
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I like the way you think, Cas!
:beer1;
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Kristina, the odd alcoholic drink is not going to damage kidneys, working or not. The main effect is on the liver which metabolizes alcohol, and only then, if drunk in excess. We are no different than anyone else in that respect. I rarely drink anymore, just the odd drink here and there.
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dose anyone ever have a little whiskey ....less volume more kick i was just wondering how safe it is or unsafe while a dialysis patient?
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Spirits are better than beer or cider or wine
Less fluid/less potassium/phosphate.
Taken in moderation ...
I probably have 1-2 alcoholic drinks at the most a month...
I do enjoy it occasionally :wine;
The biggest problem I find is alcohol dehydrates me and makes me thirsty!
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Kristina, the odd alcoholic drink is not going to damage kidneys, working or not. The main effect is on the liver which metabolizes alcohol, and only then, if drunk in excess. We are no different than anyone else in that respect. I rarely drink anymore, just the odd drink here and there.
Thank you for the answer Amanda.
Perhaps I allow myself a sip of Krimskoye on New Years Eve...
Thanks again from Kristina.