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Have You Discontinued Alcohol (social Drinking) Since Your Diagnosis?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wilmington, NC

My neurologist says NO alcohol: as it destroys neurons and is a depressant ( I suppose because it decreases dopamine ). But oh, how I like a good glass of wine...

May 8, 2017 (edited)
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I only drink on special occasions and only have 1 drink when I do.

May 8, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

heck no, How do you get through life without a glass of wine!!

February 25, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I still have a beer once in a while i just skip my meds as not to mix

June 4, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree. I have a cocktail when we go out & sometimes just a glass of wine to relax at the end of the day. It makes me feel normal instead of always watching what I eat or drink. The PD will be here in the morning if you have that wine or not.

June 3, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The destroyed neurons are the least of our worries. They believed that about cannabis as well. What rubbish! Enjoy your glass of wine. Hope it's a nice full bodied red, good for heart and the mood too.

May 17, 2017

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