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How badly can alcohol consumption severe my knee arthritis?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Not likely: Alcohol should not effect your knee arthritis directly. Alcohol and anti-inflamatory medications can hurt your stomach ( ulcer). "falling down" drunk has never helped anybody's knee. Do not drink to excess.

Answered 3/26/2013

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It should not: Alcohol should not effect osteoarthritis of the knee but it can interact with anti inflammatory meds to increase the risk of medication toxicities.

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Answered 3/11/2023

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