I know this is a really horrible question...but...
#76995 - 06/07/04 05:47 PM
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I have been away from the boards for a while now because I am taking summer classes as well as working full time...time is non-existent. However, my birthday is Thursday and I am taking the whole weekend off with my boyfriend. This is not just any birthday...I will be 21. I have never been much of a rebel...and have not drank...but I would like to try it on my birthday. If I took Immodium beforehand would it prevent the D?? I know alcohol is bad for IBS...but I want to have a little fun! I know it sounds horrible, and I don't plan on becoming an alcoholic or anything! Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Amanda
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Amanda, you sweetpea! Happy Birthday!!
Well, you didn't hear it from me, but if I were you I'd take 2 Imodium, make sure you eat something first and then only have 2 drinks!! Since you're not a drinker, they'll go right to your head!!
You may still pay, but as long as you think it's worth it, then enjoy!!
Just my humble opinion, don't know what others think!!
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Laura
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Hey birthday girl. I think Laura Sue is right about the immodium. I would also suggest a good safe meal with lots of soluable fiber. If you are going out to eat with your friends first, get something super safe, with a lot of rice or pasta and very little oil or anything else. You should avoid everything on the trigger list, even foods that you can usually tolerate. Your birthday is not the night to tempt fate. When you drink, do not get beer or anything else carbonated. Red wine has alwasy been tough on my tummy, even pre-IBS. I would stay with relatively stafe cocktails like vodka and cranberry juice, a mojito, or a margarita (not frozen -- it would be too cold). Don't do any shots. Don't get anything with orange juice, and don't get pina coladas (cocunut milk). Don't let the mood encourage you to drink more than a couple of drinks. ALSO, I don't know what Rx meds you are on, but most of my IBS meds say not to mix with alcohol. This should not be a problem with the Immodium, but don't take Levsin (Hyoscamine) or Pamine. I don't know about any others. Instead, swallow 2 peppermint altoids with water, like you would swallow a pill, if you find yourself hurting. Also, alternate water between every drink. Do you take a soluable fiber supplement? If you do, make sure you don't miss your dose that day. If you do not usually take one, you should take 2 to 4 Fibercon pills about a half hour before you go out, and keep Equalactin (chewable fiber supplements, available at Walmart pharmacy and at drugstore.com) with you all night.
Good luck and happy birthday from another Amanda.
<3 Panda
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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Happy Birthday!!! Do your diet perfectly that day and night and sip you drink very carefully!!! If it starts upsetting you stop! i have better luck with nonalcoholic beers or festive drinks! maryh
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Thanks so much for all your speedy replies! I really appreciate it! I don't plan on going crazy by any means...and I will definitely take all of your advice!! You guys are the best!
Amanda
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Although not recommended, if you do drink, you'll probably find the effects of alcohol will start to hit you earlier than your boyfriend or friends since you don't drink regularly. Maybe start off with one and see what that does for you. Drink lots of water and take some soluble fiber before hand! 
And have a great birthday!
- Jennifer
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