Hepatitis C Support Group

I would immangine you could , I really dont know but I would definatly keep it down to a coulpe as booze is not good on the liver , but this is a question answered by someone who is an expert,congrats barb

It probally won't come back if you have a drink. I have a friend who is a raging alcoholic, completed tx, then went out and really hit the booze hard. The booze ruined his life but he's still virus free. Now he's sober and healthy. Just an opinion though. I'm no doctor.

Congrats !!!!! I am very excited for you. I finished 6 months of tx last week. I sleep a lot & ache all over but I am negative =)
I am looking forward to having my wine once in a while but I will wait at least 6 months before doing so.

so IF i do treatment and clear i can drink again?????

I know for me i will never touch a drop of alcohol after this at all.And I don't want too anyway.it's all about a healthy lifestyle for me.If the tx worked I wouldn't tempt fate again.

This question came up at my support group at the hospital the other night and all agreed (including the doc) that alcohol is harmful to a damaged liver. Most people who have/had hep c have damaged livers. Even though it may not bring the hep c back, there is still the risk of cirrhosis and further scarring from drinking. I'd lay off the sauce if I were you.

THank You All..
It's good to know...that a glass of wine..once in awhile...won't hurt.

Personally I never did go back to alcohol.
Since I no longer have hep c (almost 5 years now) I had 1 toast on 2 different Christmas Days since.. and will never drink again.

Hep c doesn't give hep c but if you had hep c the chances are your liver was damage, so if your liver is damage then booze will agravate it.

A drink once and awhile is fine I guess, but wait at least 6 to 12 months, before doing soo.
This is only my opinion.

Love & Respect,
Mckenzie
one day at the time.

I googled your question and found this

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatit...

Alcohol Use
If the virus is gone, it is reasonable to wonder, “is it safe to drink
alcohol?” We do not know the answer. There is no adequate research to
answer this. You must decide what is best for yourself. We have provided
some insights and suggestions for you to consider.
If you want to drink alcohol, discuss this with your medical provider.
There may be reasons why it is best to avoid alcohol, such as advanced liver
disease or other factors. If you do decide to drink, try to limit your alcohol
consumption to amounts recommended for those without liver disease – one
drink daily for women; two drinks daily for men. Never combine alcohol
with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Acetaminophen is a common ingredient in
cold medicines, pain relievers and other drugs.
For some patients, the decision not to drink is simple and easy. In support
groups, some patients state that they do not intend to return to alcohol use.
They worked hard to clear the virus and they know that excess alcohol
can damage the liver. They found that they do not miss alcohol and enjoy
the freedom of not having to think about it. If you find yourself regularly
drinking more than what is recommended, ask yourself if you have a
problem. If so, stop, cut back or get some help for your drinking.
“No time for
your health
today, will
result in no
health for
your time
tomorrow.”
– Irish
Proverb

Thank you for that info ScaredRabit...I don't have the urge..and I don't miss it...but just wanted to know if once in a while...if I decide to party..if it was ok.