Question 1

what are beers that are low in purine?

Accepted Answer

All relatively low : I assume you're trying to decrease the risk of gout attacks. All beers are relatively low. Look here: http://www.Acumedico.Com/purine.Htm.
If gout is the issue it's more important to reduce sugar and especially high fructose corn syrup intake. Gout comes from an inefficient or impaired liver. All alcohol impairs liver function, as do many medications. The best approach is a low carb diet.

Question 2

why is beer listed so low on the purine table if it's bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Because of alcohol: The basic problem with beer and gout is not that the hops etc. Are a problem, it is the alcohol content in the beer. Beer ususally has a low alcohol content, unlike spirits which have a higher alcohol content. All these are metabolized in the liver.

Question 3

gout? beer 1x month, shellfish cause bodywide fasciculations, pain, and tingling of extremities. i do good on a low purine diet. no swelling or heat.

Accepted Answer

Gout: Gout usually effects one area of the body at a time usually only one joint area is effected sounds like you have something going on in both legs same time
consider seeing a Rheumatologist for a work up and a allergist

Question 4

i've heard a rumor that caffeine free root beer can help with milk production while nursing. is this true?

Accepted Answer

I've not heard that.: I was not aware of caffeine free root beer in helping with milk production while nursing. Sorry I do not have the answer for that.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with cirrhosis and a meld score around 15. i haven't drunk anything since then in july except na beers will they hurt me? i go back in january, and she said if i remained alcohol free the meld score could possibly come down?

Accepted Answer

: Good for you in stopping alcohol! Beer legally can be labeled and sold as non alcoholic as long as they contain no more than 0.5% alcohol. Most NA beers are near that limit, e.g. 0.4-0.5%. Probably 1-2 beers NA beers daily is OK, but no more. Check with the doctor providing your care. Other HealthTap docs with experience with alcoholic liver disease may have further advice. Good luck.

Question 6

i've been sertraline free for 4 days, can i drink beer now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The drug should be cler of your system.

Question 7

can i drink soft alcohol such as beer and such in small amounts while taking sertraline medication? or do i avoid any alcohol at all times? and could i enjoy the alcohol free variants or is that not recommended as well?

Accepted Answer

: The recommendation is NO alcohol with medication

Question 8

is it safe to take diflucan (fluconazole) and drink alcohol free beer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should be fine.

Question 9

i get diarrhea almost every time i drink beer or vodka. i do have celiac disease and the gluten free beer even gives me diarrhea too?

Accepted Answer

Why drink it?: Regardless of the mechanism, the answer would be avoiding vodka or beer.  Having Celiac disease does not protect you from having another illness.

Question 10

dog scratch drew blood. i had an erig and rabies vaccine 22 hours after exposure. i had 3 beers after the shot. i completed 4 shots. am i risk free?

Accepted Answer

Should be: The alcohol intake in that amount does not interfere with the ERIG or series of shots.

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A member asked:

What are beers that are low in purine?

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Why is beer listed so low on the purine table if it's bad for gout?

A member asked:

Gout? beer 1x month, shellfish cause bodywide fasciculations, pain, and tingling of extremities. i do good on a low purine diet. no swelling or heat.

A member asked:

I've heard a rumor that caffeine free root beer can help with milk production while nursing. is this true?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis and a meld score around 15. i haven't drunk anything since then in july except na beers will they hurt me? i go back in january, and she said if i remained alcohol free the meld score could possibly come down?

A member asked:

I've been sertraline free for 4 days, can i drink beer now?

A member asked:

Can i drink soft alcohol such as beer and such in small amounts while taking sertraline medication? or do i avoid any alcohol at all times? and could i enjoy the alcohol free variants or is that not recommended as well?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take diflucan (fluconazole) and drink alcohol free beer?

A member asked:

I get diarrhea almost every time i drink beer or vodka. i do have celiac disease and the gluten free beer even gives me diarrhea too?

A member asked:

Dog scratch drew blood. i had an erig and rabies vaccine 22 hours after exposure. i had 3 beers after the shot. i completed 4 shots. am i risk free?

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