Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 | Hi Emily, so sorry to read about what you're going through at your age. And your point and others' about enjoying life is very well taken.
I was a lifelong lover of beer and good wine and I've given it up. My RO suggested I not drink ever again - maybe a glass of champagne on New Year's or my birthday - and my MO said that drinking in moderation was ok. I chose the former's advice.
You can go crazy thinking about this and as someone wrote, there are numerous threads here discussing it. I'd say go with your gut and as many good medical opinions as you can find. Mainly though I'd recommend that whatever you decide, don't overdo it.
Good luck. You sound like a brave person and we're all rooting for you!
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