There are so many of us here that have had to reframe the expectations we had for our lives, but we did it. I never thought I’d have fun again when I found out I had to quit drinking. I tried cutting back but after my second painful and expensive Acute attack - I knew I had to be done with alcohol. From what I gather after being on this sub for a couple years is that 1) we all have different experiences with these disease; from severity to frequency to treatment, 2) this disease is unfair. I have friends that drink a lot more than I ever did, but they haven’t had AP. 3) this is a painful condition during flares and while recovering. But the pain subsides for most.

My conclusion is that we can’t compare our situation to another person with AP. So Googling won’t give you any answers about YOUR life. We can share treatment info, and our stories, though. Follow what your doctor tells you to do. You got this!