Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:46
Subject: Re:Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:You should go see a rheumatologist if the pains come back. That’s how RA and many other autoimmune diseases start. Brain fog, fatigue, intermittent joint pain, female, early/mid 40s
This is literally me, but I don’t drink alcohol at all (not OP). Can a rheumatologist really do anything?
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:41
Subject: Re:Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Cutting way back on alcohol or quitting completely also helps clear up the brain fog - at least to some degree. Peri menopausal brain fog is a thing.
I cut back on alcohol at the first of the year and feel so much better. I enjoy drinking and never felt truly awful or anything, but I was tired of feeling sluggish, bloated and exhausted (I don’t sleep well after drinking). After about a month of no alcohol, I gradually resumed. But I’ll have one drink only about once per week now.
I cut back on alcohol at the first of the year and feel so much better. I enjoy drinking and never felt truly awful or anything, but I was tired of feeling sluggish, bloated and exhausted (I don’t sleep well after drinking). After about a month of no alcohol, I gradually resumed. But I’ll have one drink only about once per week now.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:35
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
I have dealt with RA since my mid-30s. i cannot drink wine anymore. i become instantly inflamed.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:27
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:Alcohol is literally a toxin that causes inflammation.
Most people north of 40 feel the effects of drinking (even small amounts). It’s wise to quit. You won’t miss it.
You will miss it but you will feel so much better that it will be ok. You make peace with it.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 20:24
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You are me but a 1.6 months ago! I was dealing with crushing work stress due to the pandemic and coping with cocktail hour and eating whatever. Developed RA. Solved this with new job, started on a biologic, regular workouts, paleo, and cutting back on cocktails. SO MUCH BETTER!!
Thank you for this testimony! ❤️❤️
Seriously, 2020 hitting right when I turned 45 (and my body changing) really messed up my mind. I’m trying so hard to get better. I will force myself to start working out again. I’ll get there.
[OP]
Sorry meant 1 year 6 months. Im currently 49. So yes, Im right there with you.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:55
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Alcohol is literally a toxin that causes inflammation.
Most people north of 40 feel the effects of drinking (even small amounts). It’s wise to quit. You won’t miss it.
Most people north of 40 feel the effects of drinking (even small amounts). It’s wise to quit. You won’t miss it.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:45
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:You are me but a 1.6 months ago! I was dealing with crushing work stress due to the pandemic and coping with cocktail hour and eating whatever. Developed RA. Solved this with new job, started on a biologic, regular workouts, paleo, and cutting back on cocktails. SO MUCH BETTER!!
Thank you for this testimony! ❤️❤️
Seriously, 2020 hitting right when I turned 45 (and my body changing) really messed up my mind. I’m trying so hard to get better. I will force myself to start working out again. I’ll get there.
[OP]
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:44
Subject: Re:Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Quitting my daily 2-3 (4?) IPAs made a huge difference. No booze for 18 months, and I don't miss it at all. Never thought I'd say that!
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:40
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
You are me but a 1.6 months ago! I was dealing with crushing work stress due to the pandemic and coping with cocktail hour and eating whatever. Developed RA. Solved this with new job, started on a biologic, regular workouts, paleo, and cutting back on cocktails. SO MUCH BETTER!!
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:33
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m in my mid-40s and have started noticing this in the past few months. I think it might be time for me to kick the sauce.
Yeah, I’ve always been a heavy weight drinker with no physical issues, so this is very new. I guess this is another thing aging takes from us…
[OP]
Actually, it is what years and years of heavy drinking does to you.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:31
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Alcohol is extremely inflammatory
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:23
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
Anonymous wrote:I’m in my mid-40s and have started noticing this in the past few months. I think it might be time for me to kick the sauce.
Yeah, I’ve always been a heavy weight drinker with no physical issues, so this is very new. I guess this is another thing aging takes from us…
[OP]
Anonymous
02/28/2022 19:21
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
I’m in my mid-40s and have started noticing this in the past few months. I think it might be time for me to kick the sauce.
Anonymous
02/28/2022 18:35
Subject: Re:Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
You should go see a rheumatologist if the pains come back. That’s how RA and many other autoimmune diseases start. Brain fog, fatigue, intermittent joint pain, female, early/mid 40s
Anonymous
02/28/2022 18:32
Subject: Alcohol was worsening my joint pain…I didn’t know this was a thing.
I admit, I’ve been drinking a lot these past several months because of work stress. (Tequila is my alcohol of choice. 😶😶)
On top of that, worsening knee and other joint pain has been nearly crippling me. I’ve been walking like an 80-year-old granny lately.
I could tell that I would feel much better when I’d not drink for a few days, but I didn’t want to admit it to myself.
I haven’t had a drink since Saturday, and I’m feeling better again. I’m grateful to be free from the pain, but this no drinking thing will take some adjusting.
Also, I have been a bit depressed because of COVID and peri menopausal weight gain, so it’s been so damn hard for me to stick to any real workout regimen. (In my pre-2020 life, I was a gym rat. I also have a ton of workout equipment here at home.) My brain is just so tired all the time….every day. I don’t want to do anything. I feel so lazy! Maybe I’ll feel better once I get rid of all the alcohol bloat.
This is just a general confessional for me. I have no questions, I guess….. 😏😏😏
On top of that, worsening knee and other joint pain has been nearly crippling me. I’ve been walking like an 80-year-old granny lately.
I could tell that I would feel much better when I’d not drink for a few days, but I didn’t want to admit it to myself.
I haven’t had a drink since Saturday, and I’m feeling better again. I’m grateful to be free from the pain, but this no drinking thing will take some adjusting.
Also, I have been a bit depressed because of COVID and peri menopausal weight gain, so it’s been so damn hard for me to stick to any real workout regimen. (In my pre-2020 life, I was a gym rat. I also have a ton of workout equipment here at home.) My brain is just so tired all the time….every day. I don’t want to do anything. I feel so lazy! Maybe I’ll feel better once I get rid of all the alcohol bloat.
This is just a general confessional for me. I have no questions, I guess….. 😏😏😏