View Full Version : Alcohol and tobacco, makes ALS worse?
Rob Kerr
02-19-2008, 02:23 PM
I have heard that alcohol and smoking makes ALS worse and or could be one of the root causes. Has anyone come across any information about this? I have a very slow progression with the disease and my neurologist didnt seem to think it was much of a factor. I smoke less than a pack a day and drink a six pack of beer maybe on the weekends or every other weekend. I was wondering if anybody was in about the same situation and if quiting either produced any possitive benifits Thanks Rob
I don't smoke but on average would consume a glass of red wine every day. Weekends I may drink 5 or 6 per day. Hasn't killed me yet. Smoking is bad if you are starting to have breathing issues and could come back later to bite you in the butt. My opinion would be to quit smoking and drink more red wine. It's better for your heart.
The ALS is gonna get you anyway so be happy. Within reason of course.
AL.
sharonca
02-19-2008, 11:00 PM
Is there a problem with Lithium and alcohol? Just wondering.
Sharonca
First of all i have to say bluntly that i think that is rubish.....My father was an alcoholic and smoked since the age of 12......I certainlly am not promoting this behaviour however he lived untill the age of 80.My husband quit smoking 20 yrs. ago and quit drinking alcohol shorltly after he was diagnosed 4yrs ago.I dont think it made a difference either way he just developed a diversion to alcohol and didnt want to drink anymore.As of yet no one has figured out what causes als and i agree with al do what you want within moderation......GINA
With any of the anti psychotic drugs there may be interactions. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you use alcohol or any other stuff that might not be prescription.
AL.
sharonca
02-20-2008, 04:18 PM
The question I meant to ask is - is there an interaction problem with alcohol and Lithium? I guess the correct answer is to ask the pharmacist.
Sharonca
CindyM
02-24-2008, 12:28 PM
Yes- please do and then let us know what he or she says. Pharmacists are a great resource for these type of questions! thanks for thinking of that.
