Does alcohol makes PD more aggressive and I shouldn’t drink anything at all.

[Bongobyron]

Beer and Parkinson’s Is it bad for you I had PD for five years now 70 I’m starting to progress with loss of my hand movement

[ion_ion]

My neuro told me I can drink some alcohol while taking c/l and even amantadine.

[jimcaster]

I'm sure drinking to excess doesn't help, but at least for me (just diagnosed a year ago), a beer or two is calming, pleasurable, and not something I am inclined to give up unless a conclusive link between alcohol consumption and progression is established. Everything I have read has been inconclusive or contradictory, although I have read that a glass or two of red wine may be beneficial. If nothing else, I enjoy the social aspect of having a beer with friends or family.

[Buckholt]

I'm sure I read that hops may be beneficial? My experience is that a beer or glass of wine is positive, but that excess makes me feel terrible.

[Cons10s in reply to Buckholt]

Beer I believe is made with Thiamine.

[rhyspeace12]

My husband drinks some wine every day and it relaxes him. His PD is progressing, but it doesn't seem to be due to wine.