anyone still enjoy a glass of red wine at dinner, while on prednisone

I think there is a risk it can increase intestinal bleeding, so should be treated with caution, just like we are careful with painkillers we use when on pred.

Ditto Anhaga - plus in the early days of pred, because of the fatigue and immobility, I was starting to put on weight so had to adjust my calorie intake and this included the wine element

Hi Anhaga, I have never heard that about red wine, where did you hear about that? I know there can be liver problems, but that is true of alcohol for anyone. 

Dr Google.  

I used to work in a library and for years used the internet to help young people find information.  It's like another limb to me, and if I don't know something I look it up.  My training in the library taught me how to evaluate sites so I think I'm pretty good at finding authentic information - not that one doesn't make mistakes of course.

I'm not a great wine drinker, although will take a glass occasionally.  I have found myself drinking beer a lot more, as our family samples the offerings of a burgeoning local craft brewing industry!  I figure if I can manage to use aspirin to treat headaches while still on pred I can safely imbibe in my rather abstemious way!  This involves my husband and son splitting most of a large bottle and filling my little handmade wine cup with a small share.  I treat alcohol like I treat chocolate - a little of the best goes a long way and is satisfying.

Thank you, that's what I think. Most things work better after a glass of wine or three.  Ciao

Oh, you mentioned Beaujolais Nourveau, I love it!!!  I have spent a lot of time in the Beaujolais region of France near Lyon.  :-)  Anyway I also wanted to say that when I have Chardonnay, I mix it with San Pellegrino and ice.  I also live in CA where it is hot.  I have a lemon tree and add a tablespoon or so of freshly squeezed lemon juice.  

Doesn't get much better than that.  I personally believe that PMR in itself has altered our lives drastically, we need to enjoy what we can.  I say moderation is the key.  As long as all blood work is good and you don't feel any other side effects, go for it!!  Life is too short.  I am nearly 80, I am not going to give up sometning I enjoy.  My mother-in-law lived to be 93 and due to high cholesteral, she deprived herself for years of the yummy good foods she always loved.  I always felt that was such a shame.  

Do you drink your three swallows on an empty stomach?

Depends what you mean by empty. I have a glass or three before my evening meal but I always have lunch.

That sounds like an empty stomach to me.  If you really miss your wine, and I do believe a little of what you love is good for you, why not wait until you've had a little bit of your evening meal?

Oop, sorry Crash, though your comment was from Dee.  Apologies.  I don't think you are the one who is suffering from a swallow or three.

Nope a full meal I have bad reactions to all meds. My mom is the same way. She told me a story that her last drink was when she had not even a single glass of wine and took a tumbled down the stairs at a party. I can't rink coffee either.  I am just a sencitive goil.

I have a friend who when she visits and I offer tea requests a cup of hot water.  So basically a mug of tea without the tea.  Not even a slice of lemon.  Perhaps you can find an innocuous substitute for your wine?  I drink ginger tea at night now.

I did find that with heavy reds - now I drink white or the local red which I know I'm safe with. I'm not the only person either!

An American friend of mine has put thirty pounds on Trump winning, so we are drinking champagne tomorrow doesn't matter who wins! Celebration or commiseration.

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