RSD and wine - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Message Board

Lindaa · 10-28-2003, 09:47 PM

You all are so informative. Thanks for your support. Wine helps me to calm down. Do any of you know whether this is bad for RSD? Right now I'll try anything to calm down. Linda

brighteyes_007 · 10-28-2003, 10:04 PM

Hello,

I don't think SRDS is effected by wine; however, alchol and many of the medicene's used to treat SRDS interact in a bad way. I would not drink alchol while on medication.

Hope you have a good evening,

Brighteyes

AngeInBoston · 10-28-2003, 10:17 PM

Excellent Point, Brighteyes!

Alcohol really should NOT be mixed with pretty much ANY medication because it amplifies the effects....talk to your Dr. about it, maybe if your doses are low he'll tolerate it a little....but you could be setting yourself up for them denying you stronger meds in the future because there could be a big red flag saying you drink alcohol in your medical chart!

You may have to ask for a med to help you calm down if you're feeling anxiety....that heart beating, scared, or angry, or extreme moods...usually a referral to a Psych Dr for your emotional meds is the best thing, they work in conjunction with the other Dr.s who do not prescribe meds for your anxiety or depression, (which also is guaranteed to play a role in this!)...so talk to your Dr. about needing something to calm down, and lift you up too, or about referring you to a Psych Dr.

Hope this helps....

~Ange~

Lindaa · 10-28-2003, 11:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I only have low dose vicodin for pain. I knew I needed something for the depression/anxiety - made an appt with a psych today - will see him next week. Hope you have a good evening. Linda

joreiki · 10-28-2003, 11:37 PM

Hi,

Yeah, wine doesn't sound like a good idea. My Dr just confirmed today that I have this and I really just started learning about it. I've been surfing the web like a mad man for more info, my head is spinning. I think though that I will not give up and try to stick with watching what I eat, drink and keep close to my faith to keep me from getting spiritually wrapped up in all the narcs I'm taking. I'm not getting religious or anything, but I know I might not be able to stop my body from being addicted but I have a choice of giving up anything else to it. Glad you posted, keep your head up.