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Hi Alli

There are some *safer* alcohol choices considering *one* of the problems with alcohol is the mixes. Stay away from anything carbonated, with dairy (obviously!) or with fruit juices (though some people find a bit of cranberry juice in a cape cod or something is ok). A glass of wine is usually a good choice, or sipping straight alcohol with water (i.e. vodka or whisky).

However obviously the other problem with alcohol, as othes have said, is the alochol itself, which is a huge GI stimulant. But you'd have to experiment to test your own tolerances as it really varies with people from 1 mouthful = attack (like me) to a night of drinking in moderation is ok. Or you could just be totally safe and cut it out all together - really your choice in the end of course, as you'll be the one suffering any IBS-related consequences. Kind of just have to weigh the options - night of drinking and next day pain, multiple bathroom trips etc... or no night of drinking.

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