nodes and alcohol

[laylalulu]

I have non hodgkins, We went to a wedding and I had a few drinks, but this is not the first time I've noticed this, I'm hardly a drinker except for special occasions. So I been finding my lymph nodes sore to the touch in my neck mostly but they have been sore in other places too. Does anyone experience this? I was given an almost clean bill of health... probably should be avoiding alcohol all together. Anyone?

[Felix_2010]

Yes, I have the same experience. I have Marginal Zone NHL and my symptoms flare up after I've been drinking (which I have quite a bit recently due to family gatherings etc!) I have heard it's common. I wonder if it's connected to the sugar content - I'm trying to avoid sugar too but Blimey, it's not easy!

I'm not drinking now for a few weeks and concentrating on detoxing my system and being more mindful of my health. I went off track for a while celebrating the end of my chemo! 😁

[laylalulu in reply to Felix_2010]

I too have mzl did you have your spleen out? I have to say I think you may be right about the sugar, I was on a totally sugar free diet and I felt great. Now I've fallen off the wagon I am feeling not so healthy . I think I'll be getting back on track now summer is winding down. Thanks for responding

[Felix_2010 in reply to laylalulu]

I didn't have my spleen out. I did have 8 rounds of R-CVP. I'm seriously thinking of not drinking and have stopped the sugar again because I feel so much better without it. My haematologist has very little knowledge of MZL so she hasn't given me much advice. Hard to know what to do for the best.

[laylalulu in reply to Felix_2010]

I'm sure giving up sugar is a positive move. If nothing else one feels a great deal healthier

[BelindaTupper in reply to laylalulu]

I've been reducing my sugars, too. I started this week. So far I am feeling a bit better. My muscles aren't as tight so going from sitting to standing is a bit easier (unless it's my imagination). I'm cutting back on starches and sugars as they also increase triglycerides in the blood (one of the cholesterol indicators), so I figure I'll be healthier for it and maybe even lose a pound or two!!

[laylalulu in reply to Felix_2010]

Congrats on completing your chemo by the way 🎉🎉

[Shar0n Volunteer]

I have read a long time ago that alcohol can cause a reaction in problem nodes. This apparently can feel like soreness or squeezing (contraction) in the node. I have no idea whether this is harmful or not. I no longer drink any alcohol, despite not finding any studies that show it to be harmful; I prefer to err on the side of caution.

[laylalulu in reply to Shar0n]

Thank you for your reply

[wmay13241]

Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Increase Risks for Cancer and Heart Attacks. Full article at drmirkin.com/nutrition/even...

[laylalulu in reply to wmay13241]

Thankfully I don't drink much at all these days and I am focusing on a healthier lifestyle too. Thanks for link!

[BelindaTupper]

I don't drink either, but for a sip or two of my sister's home-made wine. I haven't noticed any swelling though. Maybe you should get it checked out.

[aviatorcase]

I had T Cell Lymphoma, and as of June, it had been 2 years since my last treatment (Chemo & Radiation). I had also used a Natural Doctor throughout my treatments and co-ordinated my treatments, both natural & standard through the oncologist & the ND. I have completely stayed away from alcohol since starting my treatments. I also switched to using Stevia, and avoiding "most" sugary treats. I don't even have sugar in the house anymore. I go for my regular checks and still have a clean bill of health. Alcohol tends to do make anyone feel off, quite a bit, if they have had any type of Lymphoma. My ND advised me to stay away from it form now on. That was not a problem for me, as I was never much of a drinker at any time ( I had an alcoholic brother who died a horrible and painful death, form multiple forms of cancer, all related to his drinking ) and never did give drinking any sort of thought for myself. My ND had advised that drinking increases the chances of the lymphoma returning by quite a bit. So I have changed my diet, basically avoid sugars (I still do have some sticky bun on occasion and some cookies, et cetera, But I don't do it as an addictive thing. Just as a very odd treat. I don't eat any deli meats. I avoid pork completely (ND's advise as well) and eat a high fibre diet and take various supplements and a quality multi vitamin. I also start each day with lemon water & finish it as well, with the lemon water and a half teaspoon of baking soda added. I am doing quite well.

[laylalulu in reply to aviatorcase]

Thank you for this information, after reading this I am going to try to not indulge in any drinking from now on. I am also going to try your lemon water I know I don't drink enough water in general, time for me to reevaluate my lifestyle 😊