Is drinking alcohol a problem with Hashimoto?

[MiriamD]

Just wondering if there is any official guidance on drinking with Hashis? I find that even a quite moderate amount leaves me feeling awful the next day but the idea of having to give it up completely feels a bit grim.

[MissFG]

I totally get this!

However I’ve found I can tolerate small amounts now as my stomach heals.

Alcohol causes inflammation and only irritates an already sensitive stomach. I’ve gone totally gluten free since February (and was grain free for 3 months) and low carb. I’ve taken good probiotics and my stomach is feeling so much better.

I thought I’d have to also cut out coffee and alcohol as my stomach was so bad causing many symptoms including tremors, but now it’s improved so much!

I enjoy a glass of wine but obviously it’s very acidic. But look at your diet and make some changes and you might find you can still have a glass or two 🍷

[MiriamD in reply to MissFG]

Thank you - good to hear there’s hope. What probiotics have you used?

[MissFG in reply to MiriamD]

I researched a lot and found the Uni-vite MicroBiotic Plus 7.5 billion Probiotics (7 strains) with 250mg Prebiotics. 60 vegan capsules costing £15.95 plus £1 p&p

Details are as follows:

Unique new probiotic blend with billions of friendly bacteria for gut health after antibiotics and to address intestinal and digestive problems like yeast infections, candida, traveller's illness and IBS.

Contains 7.5 billion 'friendly' bacteria with 7 resistant strains plus prebiotic fibre to increase the ratio of good bacteria in your gut and improve overall health.

60 easy-to-take vegan capsules guaranteed to deliver live probiotics. No refrigeration required.

7 hardy live strains Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 (1.6bn), Bifidobacterium lactis (1.6bn), Bacillus coagulans ProDURA (1bn), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (1bn), Lactobacillus plantarum (0.65bn), Streptococcus thermophilus (0.65bn).

Natural, safe way to reduce anxiety and improve mood due to the clear mind/gut feedback loop. Can also improve weight loss when slimming as bacteria balance affects metabolism.

[MiriamD in reply to MissFG]

Thank you so much - I’ll look them up 😊

[Treepie]

Not affected me.