real ale

[deeperpurple]

HI I am still at 6 mg pred in pain with my hands and fingers

but Ive noticed if I have several beers on a Saturday the next day the pain is alot better from my pmr or is it just me .Ive just ordered some flexiseq max strength to try it

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Can't speak for beer - don't like it - but with PMR years ago pre-pred, the best part of the day was after a glass of wine in the evening!!

[Miserere in reply to PMRpro]

I'll drink to that!!!

[piglette]

I find red wine has the same effect on me. In fact it makes me feel on top of the world!

[Sharitone]

Nice idea. When I was having children, we were all told to drink Guinness every day because of the B vitamins. The problem would be all those carbs!

Could it be because you have had a better night's sleep?

[OldPenny]

Sorry to be disagreeable, but you should know that the wondrous effects of alcohol are but transitory and the harmful effects more long-lasting. Drinking alcohol may help some people sleep but is generally detrimental to sleep health, as any scientific study will indicate. There again, the other half of my brain says "a little of what you fancy does you good", especially if it sorts outs your arthritic hands. 😉

Tried rubbing alcohol? 😁

OP

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to OldPenny]

Not to drink I trust?

[deeperpurple in reply to PMRpro]

😜😂😂

[HennieB]

right on brother. Beer helps sleep 😂

Sleep helps PMR. Had it in my shoulders and fingers so I know what UR feeling.

[Daffodilia]

Pre pred only thing that worked was rum or strong beer! Don’t drink now cos think pred can affect digestive tract and alcohol not a good mix

[Poshdog]

Recommend Flexiseq. Been using for one week and all knee pain disappeared. The red wine helps too! 🍷

[Lottieandlola in reply to Poshdog]

hi, is it the max strength Flexiseq you've ordered?

[Poshdog in reply to Lottieandlola]

Yes, read info and decided to start with max one and possibly lower to normal one as maintenance. Hope it works for you

[BeachsideVia]

I struggle with drinking red wine. Years ago I told my oncologist I quit. He was truly surprised and said”but you love red wine!” You need to keep doing what you love. Now, a few days a week I will have a small glass of Pino Noir. Here’s to loving life!

[Bcol]

I think that in this respect PMR is a bit like a lot of life, what works for and suits one person doesn't necessarily work for or suit someone else. The secret is to find what works for you and helps to make your life better. You do have to take care though, that a short term gain doesn't lead to longer lasting problems.