Alcohol [January 22]

[Fred]

I very rarely drink alcohol but it's never had any effect on the P or PsA at all. I am determined to keep to my strict standards regarding alcohol consumption and I will not be drinking anymore than the odd bottle or two per week of gin, the odd bottle of wine and all other drinks , like port will be cut back considerably.

Is it true you soak your false teeth in a glass of Gin ?

No it's not, what a waste of a good drink, no I soak them in merlot.

I asked for that one

[D Foster]

I very rarely drink alcohol but it's never had any effect on the P or PsA at all. I am determined to keep to my strict standards regarding alcohol consumption and I will not be drinking anymore than the odd bottle or two per week of gin, the odd bottle of wine and all other drinks , like port will be cut back considerably.

Is it true you soak your false teeth in a glass of Gin ?

No it's not, what a waste of a good drink, no I soak them in merlot.

I asked for that one 

I agree

[jiml]

I very rarely drink alcohol but it's never had any effect on the P or PsA at all. I am determined to keep to my strict standards regarding alcohol consumption and I will not be drinking anymore than the odd bottle or two per week of gin, the odd bottle of wine and all other drinks , like port will be cut back considerably.

Is it true you soak your false teeth in a glass of Gin ?

No it's not, what a waste of a good drink, no I soak them in merlot.

I asked for that one 

I agree

Can you two stop agreeing it's unnerving

[JohnB]

If you had asked this a month ago I would have said emphatically NO. Alcohol has no effect on my PS what so ever.

But over Christmas and the New Year I am beginning to think it is disturbing my sleep. Having had a drink I am awakened by my legs burning and itching madly even though although not clear my ps is under reasonable control. 

I am going to have to experiment to understand what causes it. Wine, beer our spirits.

[Caroline]

Oh. That is interesting John.
How are you going to do that?

Are you going to zero first?

[Fred]

Oh. That is interesting John.
How are you going to do that?

Are you going to zero first?

Yes it would be an interesting experiment, I find alcohol helps me sleep but without it I have I have a bad nights kip.

[JohnB]

Oh. That is interesting John.
How are you going to do that?

Are you going to zero first?

Well normally I dont drink Monday to Thursday.
I will have a beer on Friday, a couple of G&Ts on a Saturday and the odd drink on a Sunday. As Mrs John doesn't drink I rarely open a bottle of wine unless there is a meal that needs it.

I just need to experiment and find the trigger 

[Forest Walker]

I very rarely drink alcohol but it's never had any effect on the P or PsA at all. I am determined to keep to my strict standards regarding alcohol consumption and I will not be drinking anymore than the odd bottle or two per week of gin, the odd bottle of wine and all other drinks , like port will be cut back considerably.

Is it true you soak your false teeth in a glass of Gin ?

No it's not, what a waste of a good drink, no I soak them in merlot.

I asked for that one 

  Thanks for the morning chuckle  

[Fred]

I very rarely drink alcohol but it's never had any effect on the P or PsA at all. I am determined to keep to my strict standards regarding alcohol consumption and I will not be drinking anymore than the odd bottle or two per week of gin, the odd bottle of wine and all other drinks , like port will be cut back considerably.

Is it true you soak your false teeth in a glass of Gin ?

No it's not, what a waste of a good drink, no I soak them in merlot.

I asked for that one 

  Thanks for the morning chuckle  

Don't encourage him.

8 votes so far keep em coming.

[Forest Walker]

Durng the pandemic shut down, most of 2020, I drank a glass of wine with dinner and then a bourbon before bed.  It made falling asleep easy.  I loved the taste, the warm feeling of relaxation, the instant sleep.  But it caused waking through the night.  I tried other alcoholic beverages, too, a year of exploration after not drinking for most of my life.

The small patchy area didn't seem to change for most of that year.  I don't recall my skin causing noticeable problems until January 2021.  Once the psoriasis became active, drinking alcohol made the patches flame red and itch more.    

Since starting the Methotrexate, I'm limiting the alcohol consumption.  During the past month, I've had only one whole glass of wine on one day and about 2 to 3 ounces of wine the next day (as it was a delicious Chardonnay).  I also had a small serving of an Italian Sambuca.  I can't find Ouzo at any of the stores up here and need an anise flavored liquor for a biscotti recipe so had to try the Sambuca.

If I weren't worried about my dear liver on the Methotrexate, I would surely enjoy that Sambuca and return to the bourbon, too, once in a while, itching be damned.  

About sleep . . . I've found that avoiding alcohol and having minimal sugar during the day, gives better sleep.