hep c and drinking

[Dusty9229]

I understand that drinking is not the best idea but i want to drink one last time also just obtained ged got off probation and got a promotion so i want to celebrate please dont flood with o its a bad idea i know this....but is there any imediate effects like if i drink this one last time will i die or something

[rivll]

I read your post and told myself, don't judge, have an open mind and the "horse" posted his reply and I erupted into volcanic giggles.
I really hate being mean to people, Dusty but the question was asked and I repeat it-Why did you ask us? You ask, you don't like the respectful answers anymore than the humorous ones...do you really expect to be taken seriously?
Count your blessings kid and get over it!

[can-do-man]

Jimeeboy.........:)

Keith, your pushing it guy...:)

[gerard11]

Would you pour gasoline on your liver and lite it on fire? That's what my Doc's told me that drinking alcohol with HepC is like,  pouring gas on your liver and lighting it  on fire. Your choice and good luck.

[hrsepwrguy]

"if i drink this one last time will i die or something"

How can alcohol be blamed for 100,000 deaths each year?

5% of all deaths from diseases of the circulatory system are attributed to alcohol.
15% of all deaths from diseases of the respiratory system are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all deaths from accidents caused by fire and flames are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all accidental drownings are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all suicides are attributed to alcohol.
40% of all deaths due to accidental falls are attributed to alcohol.
45% of all deaths in automobile accidents are attributed to alcohol.
60% of all homicides are attributed to alcohol.

(Sources: NIDA Report, the Scientific American and Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario.) Also see Alcohol Consumption and Mortality, Alcohol poisoning deaths, CDC report,
100,000 deaths. That's more than a statistic. That is 100,000 individuals with faces. 100,000 individuals with lives not fully lived. 100,000 individuals grieved by mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and children. Every year.

Go to the FAS Resource Center Main Page

Now tell me how can anyone really answer that question

[MeWithC]

I've always had a problem with alcohol. When I was diagnosed with HCV I knew I had to stop because it impedes the medication & I wanted to give it the best shot I could & & I did.......

So I've failed treatment at my twelfth week labs after being a good boy & not cheating...doing everything I could to kill this thing. Still my next shot is going to be when GS-7977 comes out.......

Since I have a history of alcohol & have been a boozer, ever since I can remember, I'm going to continue to abstain....maybe NEVER go back......This is the 1st time I've been free of it since I've been a teenager.

I haven't mind this stoppage in the flow of beer at all.....I have a higher callin' & that is to beat this Hep C virus.That is my higher priority.

You're only kiddin' yourself if you think you can stop at one, but if you can.....all the more power to ya. I'm not made that way.....
You're only helping yourself by NOT drinking while you have hepatitis.....I'm not saying you should never drink.......just not while on treatment with hep.. & while waiting for SVR.....
Adding alcohol to hepatitis is like sprinkling Miracle Grow on it........you'll make the disease flourish.

This is just my humble opinion & is not aimed toward anyone......
This is the way I feel about it & this is what I'm doing to help myself.
Join me if you like.................

[Jimeeboy]

Two birthday's are better than one.

"You may think you are in a Hep C forum, but really, you have just entered the Twilight Zone...........bum....bum ba bum......"

( Twilight Zone was one of my favorite shows )