The No BS Guide to Drinking with an Autoimmune Disease
Medically reviewed by Lisa Hodgson, RDN, CDN, CDCES Written by Kiki Dy on February 12, 2021
Living with a chronic illness comes with sacrifices, but does alcohol really have to be one of them?
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Even in (short-lived) stretches of sobriety, I still wake up feeling hungover. With fingers swollen like vienna sausages, brain fog so severe I’m confused about what country I’m in, and flu-like symptoms, I think, “I should’ve just had a drink.”
The term “autoimmune disease” covers dozens of chronic illnesses. From rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and multiple sclerosis, these diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body.
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It was a motley crew on debut, but the Rangers have entered their second year with improved skill and new faces.
“It was mostly just a few mums and wives and girlfriends from around (the club) and a few new to cricket (last year),” player and club grants officer Leanne McAllister said.
“I don’t think many had played previously at a club. Just in the backyard, which was really exciting.
“This year it’s a bit different and we’ve got a few girls who have played beforehand (in juniors) and a couple other ladies that have come from other clubs.”