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poppy

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Registered: 07-Nov-2006

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Posted: 25-Nov-2006 18:14

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Hi, i am going into hosiptal around the 11th dec for a few days and to finish off treatment at home, which will mean iv's over christmas. I was wondering if any of you had this before and can or do you have a drink on them.

houghy

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From: Cheltenham
Registered: 30-Mar-2004

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Posted: 25-Nov-2006 19:01

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You can on some antibiotics but there effectiveness is affected by the alcohol.

Darkies Gem

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From: Doncaster, UK
Registered: 10-Nov-2006

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Posted: 25-Nov-2006 19:02

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As I understand it, your not supposed drink on them. Most IV antibiotics put pressure on liver and kidneys and stuff, as they fill your body with toxins. Obviously adding alcoholic toxins to that isn't the best idea.

When my bro was on IV's last xmas he did have a couple of beers and a glass of bucks fizz on christmas day.

I personally try not to even sniff alcohol when on IV's as I already have mild liver cirrohsis, I don't want to put my liver under any more stress.

spanglophile

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From: Sunny Norfolk
Registered: 09-Feb-2004

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Posted: 25-Nov-2006 20:17

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Good god, I'm afraid I hardly change my lifestyle when I'm on IVs. I like a glass or 2 of bubbly at the weekend, and I'm afraid I don't really stop if I'm on IVs, unless I'm driving, in which case I avoid my normal 1 unit as the antibiotics can occasionally make me extremely squiffy after one drink. Obviously, if I'm feeling rubbish I don;t actually feel like a drink but I'm sure I've been on IVs over xmas a few times and had a glass or two.
My liver so far seems A ok, so until my doctor tells me otherwise, I'm going to have a darn fine quality of life.
*jumps off the soapbox*

jodie

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From: west midlands
Registered: 20-Nov-2006

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Posted: 25-Nov-2006 23:08

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hi when im on my ivs and my mates say come out for a drink i go you still got to have a good time ay ya ha.i dont drink loads but i do have one to many! but that might be that you get pissed easier lol. dont worry bout it still av the odd drink and enjoy xmas.

Lil Raver

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From: ma house
Registered: 08-Nov-2006

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Posted: 26-Nov-2006 04:19

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Hi Poppy,

I hav'nt been on iv's that time of year, but i hav thought about drinkin on iv's a while ago but decided wats the point as it could make me sick if i did so hav'nt ever tryd it, wats 2 week without a drink thats another way i look at it, hope u dont think i'am being cheeky sayin that, i appologise if u do,

Take Care,

James.

Darling

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From: Here
Registered: 06-Feb-2004

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Posted: 26-Nov-2006 08:24

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I've been advised not to drink on my IV course which will be going on over Christmas. Mind you, by the time the course actually finishes I'll have been on IVs for 8 months without a break. Not a real problem but I've got the most fabulous cases of red wine in the garage!!!

Garlicbread

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From: West Yorkshire
Registered: 11-Feb-2004

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Posted: 26-Nov-2006 13:56

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I don't think it's a big deal to have one or two sherries over christmas whilst on IV's. I wouldn't get hammered though although I expect some people do whilst on IV's.

Darling pet, why are you on IV's for eight whole months? What a bas**rd for you!

Hope thats not too personal for you to answer on the boards. I'd be interested to know how you're coping, being self employed and all. Runing my own business is something i'm seriously considering and being ill is a major concern for me.

My email is on my profile if you wouldn't mind giving me a shout.

Darling

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From: Here
Registered: 06-Feb-2004

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Posted: 26-Nov-2006 16:47

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