Adrian,
When I was DX 48 years ago, I was told I should not drink alcohol --
and I never have. I have been on Dilantin and Phenabarb for over
20 years. About 30 years ago ( I had just gone thru a divorce) I
had racked up 10 points while driving and I had to go and talk to
someone. She said "I hope you don't drink". I told her I don't
and asked her which of the meds would cause a sz if I did and
she said Phenabarb.
So I have no experience with drinking but if I know something
can cause a sz -- you better believe I won't do it.
Millie
----- Original Message -----
From: Adrien Collins
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:20 PM
Subject: RE: [epilepsy] Re: just staying in
Hi Tamara
I just read your previous message about Megan, it's really
good that she doesn't let her epilepsy take over her life,
it's so easy to let a condition like that restrict you but
what's the point, life's is far too short. I admire her for
her spirit of adventure.
Now I have a question for the list. I like a beer or two and
a long time ago I was told by my consultant at the hospital
that alcohol can bring on a seizure as quick as anything.
Now because it's my birthday today I have had a bottle of
beer today and one yesterday. How much beer can I safely
consume without it causing me any real problems, I suppose
this is like asking how long is a piece of string but this
is an interesting point. Does it depend on what type of
epilepsy we have, the medication etc? I was given a bottle
of spirits for my birthday but because it is 45 percent
proof I cannot touch it, I drink beer and I try and stay at
about 5 or 6 percent but is that too high? What do you guys
think?
Regards
Adrien
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