Alcohol And Meds

[flump1]

While I am not a great drinker, I would like a glass of wine. I am taking ( later ) Dihydrocodeine to help with my pain. This doesn't take all my pain away or make me sleep. Am I likely to feel worse if I have a tot or is it just not worth it ?

[anneasquith]

hi flump. im no doctor, but I would ! ( even although I don't drink alcohol ) :). I hope your well today.

[flump1]

Hi Anne, up and down a bit ! Got a drop of mead here with my name on it !! xx

[anneasquith]

enjoy, put your feet up or even have a wee dance :)

[pixie373]

Hi flump, although I'm rarely against a drink with meds, unless it specifically says. With a google on NHS sites, it does say avoid alcohol with Dihydrocodeine. Can cause severe nausea /sickness.

[nungate]

Did you read the leaflet that came with your pills Flump? It should tell you whether you could enjoys a wee "sensation" or not

[flump1]

Hi Pixie, thanks for that, I am that way anyhow. So it is a gamble.

Hi Nungate, I did read the do dah but it doesn't say much about alcohol, either that or I am completely nutty. !! Read it twice.

[nungate]

I'd go along with Pixie's advice there Flump

[flump1]

Gone off the idea now ! x

[Mosaic]

Dihydrocodeine has all sorts of effects including constipation and nausea. My time on it convinced me it's only value was to stop you caring about anything. I'd be tempted to lay off any booze while taking this drug, but I'm not a medic.

[flump1]

Thanks Mosaic, I value Pixies opinion and her advice was similar...tea will do nicely ! My pain threshold is such at present that painkillers are not affording me total comfort, just where I can get comfy. Don't want to spoil that throwing up later. x

[nungate]

I can understand your woes Flump, my meds don't help me that much either, I often think I'd be just as well not taking the darn things!

[shaneystar2]

Hi flump
Sorry to hear you are in pain .Hope you get some relief soon .I think we've spoken before .I've recently been to pain management as nothing is helping .
Appt soon with doctor for some medication and it's strictly no alcohol :(

[anneasquith]

im sorry flump. seems im out voted,

[flump1]

Hi Shaney, what we have to go through eh ? And then Mr Flump wanders into the room and says " smile " . I wanna smack him with a haddock so bad.

[flump1]

Anne, no matter, still good to hear from you x

[shaneystar2]

They've at last diagnosed me with the triple wammy .OA and a high rheumatoid factor plus fibromyalgia ..smile ..lol..I could commit murder at times :)

[anneasquith]

flump, you get the haddock i'll hold him down.

[berniecuddles]

flump chin up your a lovely person xx i'm having a drinky for you xx

[flump1]

Awww Shaney, my heart goes out to you. I am in a similar position, it is hard. x
Anne, haddock ordered, got a trailer load coming. x
Cuddles, thank you xxxx

[anneasquith]

awe,