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jenny64166
jenny64166

i seem to get cystitis after drinking too much - I love my wine!  But maybe becoming dehydrated.  Anyone else get this?  

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  • Marylh
    Marylh jenny64166

    Posted

    Hi Jenny, when I first got IC a year ago my gyn gave me a handout on foods/bevs to avoid. One of the beverages on the list is wine. In researching further, I found organic wines with no sulfates are infinitely better to drink...the symptoms are not as bad (for me, at least) and have not brought on a flare. A few weeks ago my well meaning husband brought home a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio...alas it was not sulfate free. I drank it anyway because after all, it was a good bottle and I couldn’t resist. Within an hour I was in horrendous pain! I watched that bottle linger on the countertop until I had to toss the rest down the drain. So yeah, you do have to be careful. That said, I haven’t had any problems thus far with vodka or Irish whiskey. 
    • jenny64166
      jenny64166 Marylh

      Posted

      Thank you for that.    Interesting about the sulfates.    I do believe it is the wine as I don't drink caffeinated drinks.    I have switched to the odd whiskey ad that seems ok!

  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite jenny64166

    Posted

    All the self help sites for cystitis say to avoid drinking alcohol if you suffer with recurrent cystitis, I used to drink about 6 strong cups of coffee a day (yes I know it's not the same) but when I knew it could aggravate the condition, I gave it up completely, I will do anything within reason to stop that awful feeling.

    • jenny64166
      jenny64166 phoebewhite

      Posted

      yes, you are right.   Will give alcohol up for a bit and give my bladder a rest! Thank you for your reply.
  • natallia04776
    natallia04776 jenny64166

    Posted

    Thanks God! First I ve got it on Monday after drinking a bit too much over weekend 😯 I don't get drunk don't get me wrong but 2 large in a pub with meal then a battle with the X FACTOR. 😂 

    The same may be a month ago  but now just feel my bladder. Don't need to run for wee.  I'm 44.

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