So much pain.....

[Thereseh]

I'm fairly new to this site and very much appreciate all help and advice that is so generously given

I went to a party last night and drank a lot more than I should. I've been doing so well, one year on from a rituximab infusion, but today I can barely move - toes, ankles, knees, hips, fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders are all hurting so much. I realise I did something that I shouldn't but is this a normal RA reaction? believes me I'm not going to try it again to find out!

Terry x

[helixhelix]

Whoops!

I have zero tolerance for alcohol anymore, and two glasses is now the max. And I find it affects me much more than it used to, so heaven knows what I'd be like after a proper party. Probably much like you! Drink lots of water and hopefully you'll be fine tomorrow.

[nomoreheels]

Oh dear, a lesson learnt the hard way. Alcohol really doesn't like me, I'm so ill after so little it's pathetic so I just don't bother. I have a bottle of Tia Maria in the cupboard, my little tipple on Christmas Day, but I can't tell you how old it must be as I only have a thimbleful!

I hope you feel better tomorrow. Dehydration is what I understand a hangover is so try drink lots of water.

[Thereseh in reply to nomoreheels]

Thank you both, I certainly don't feel hungover - I hate that feeling, and now my throat is hurting, so maybe just a cold that's made me feel bad - alcohol free for me from now on though!

[Matalow]

Can I have your share?😈 Take it easy .

Regards Mike

[Thereseh in reply to Matalow]

Haha, my pleasure Mike, I've got a full on head cold today, so I'm hoping that was the cause of my blip! I've also been researching alcohol free craft beer - it does exist! 😊🍻

[Mall in reply to Thereseh]

Nanny state is a good craft 0.5% beer, quite hoppy, a good replacement. I have found it in tescos in Scotland. Don't know if it's sold in Tescos south of the border though.🍺

[Thereseh in reply to Mall]

I found this - drydrinker.com

- it may well become my new favourite website!

[weathervane]

Hi terry , i am on rituximab as well and i also take lyrica , between those two i have been too scared to touch alcohol . I am sorry that you appear to be having a bad reaction , you should rest up for the next couple of days and if things don’t improve go to your gp incase its an infection. Best wishes.

[Matilda_1922]

I'm also tee total too following a stay in France. Had half a glass of wine each evening but by the end of my time there I was feeling very grotty with increase nausea and joint pain. Never again.

So no more wine for me!!

[Thereseh in reply to Matilda_1922]

This disease is very cruel - it seems to chip away at everything that makes life good!

[Sazew]

Hi .. i took rutixamab 2 years n its effective in my case alot .. i feel much better now .. i would suggest u go for 2nd infusion .. best of luck

[Thereseh in reply to Sazew]

I think I've been too hard on myself, had to come home from work today as every joint is on fire, muscles are hurting sore throat, head

[Thereseh in reply to Thereseh]

.......Ache and was throwing up last night (defy not the alcohol!) rheumatologist is calling me in the morning. Even tramadol isn't helping, Ha I thought I was in pain on Sunday.... what a wuss!

[Thereseh]

Thank you!