what’s worse?

[Bramble2000]

What’s worse, obesity with diabetes and problems with inflammation or alcohol?

[chloe40]

Hi Bramble2000

What a strange question, can you elaborate?

Chloe

[Bramble2000 in reply to chloe40]

I stopped drinking 2 years ago. Since then I’ve become really poorly. I’ve developed Polymyalgia Rheumatica which is inflammation and has made me practically bed bound. I’ve put on loads of weight because I’m eating crap which I didn’t do when I was drinking. So it got me thinking which is worse, alcohol or being obese? From what I’ve read, obesity is much worse.

[chloe40 in reply to Bramble2000]

To be honest Bramble2000

I'd have a chat with your Doctor about this, we're not in a position to give advice or opinion on your health, so sorry.

I wish you well.

Chloe

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

One doesn’t have anything to do with the other, imo. What are you doing to treat your alcoholism? Are you in therapy? A 12 Step program?

The physical problems you have are separate issues. And like Chloe said, require separate medical and/or psychological intervention.

Drinking to self medicate your problems is not a good choice. Both conditions are life threatening.

Hopefully that addresses your question. But it’s just my take on your post.

[Bramble2000 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

they are both directly related.

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador in reply to Bramble2000]

It sounds like you’re talking yourself into drinking. What’s stopping you?

[Cb1963]

Thats always difficult, especially when folk's health starts to take a decline, obviously alcohol is poison to the human body, and when a health condition kicks in we become less mobile, and burn less calories off, and eating more junk foods will only cause more problems I presume, you are perhaps trying to compare both issues, I don't know, it's vicious cycle with obesity and diabetes, both can be treated with a healthy diet, and the other factor is age, I've found out as I've got older I don't need big meals anymore, I understand your frustration with gaining weight, people manage diabetes I believe, I'm not medically qualified to pass judgment on this condition properly however, my father had it, and had insulin injections, and managed this condition quite well, each health condition affects people differently, and I really don't know much about your condition, but like with anything i think diet is a major part of our lifestyle,if you drink to much many people get hangovers, the same goes for food, you eat the wrong foods our bodies start showing the signs of the battle of the bulge , or cholesterol problems, we are what we eat, it's always a problem if the loss of mobility happens, I hope things go better for you soon 😇

[Bramble2000 in reply to Cb1963]

my cholesterol, blood sugars and weight have all got significantly worse since I stopped drinking. All the research shows that obesity is much much worse than drinking. I’m not talking about Binge drinking or heavy drinking. Being obese and consuming sugar is what’s caused my Polymyalgia Rheumatica too. Obesity causes more of a fatty liver than drinking ever did. I’ve never had a hangover in my life. I also haven’t had a drink for two very dull years.

[Cb1963 in reply to Bramble2000]

I wasn't disagreeing with you , just pointing out that at certain ages other illnesses can impact our lives differently, and our bodies can't tolerate things as much, our metabolic rate slows down, and everything is done in moderation, I used to eat like a horse when younger, but obviously I don't need massive meals, but I also take a migraine tablet that affects my appetite, but my weight is pretty stable, it's a strange one when we're younger drinking several pints of beer or larger was perhaps normal, but imagine ordering several pints of milk to drink in a pub and people would look at you if as you've lost your marbles 🤣 As your probably aware I don't drink alcohol anymore, but I drink full fat Coca-Cola, tut tut, yes and chocolate bars, that's my vice, but I'm NOT anti drinking or folk enjoying themselves😊, and maybe genetics is also a factor on how we grow old gracefully, certain conditions run in the family tree as well,my brother has " escaped " all major health conditions whereas I've had various health conditions, so, I'm a bit sceptical about everything runs in the genetic side of the family, only time will tell with my children, obviously it might be sheer coincidence that your various blood sugars etc has changed since you've stopped drinking, like I've said I'm not pin pointing any blame or trying to fault find anything in what you've said, i was trying to be friendly and just pass on my bit of experience in life, once again I wish you well 😇

[Bramble2000]

I don’t need to talk to my Doctor but thanks anyway

[Bramble2000]

my son who is 18 has severe ME. I feel your pain.

[FatOldMan]

As someone with both of these problems I understand where you are coming from. My diabetes is controlled by Metformin and I am in dread of having to inject insulin in the future or going blind because of diabetic retinopathy. Although I put on weight when I stopped smoking 40 years ago I now have a healthy diet but the weight keeps piling on because of the alcohol. You really have to address both issues. I know that you have said that you don't need to consult a doctor and I think that you already knew the answer to the question before you asked it.

I looked at your profile before writing this and all that I can say is keep trying to do the right thing, you have a lot of time in front of you. Believe me, when you get to my age you think a lot more about your mortality and wish that you had done things sooner.

Wishing you all the best, please don't give up.