Why should I give up beer?
 

I did give it up for l four months after my August 28th injury, just because that seemed like the thing to do. I started having one or two beers occasionally, meaning two or three times a week, at the start of the new year. Since then, I recovered my cognitive function, got over my vertigo, but i had two major setbacks with my photosensitivity and eye strain. Now I'm starting to wonder if I should quit drinking again to let me brain heal, but I don't really understand why. Can someone explain why? Thanks!

Alcohol is a neurotoxin. The components of beer can be allergens. I suggest you monitor your before and after symptoms. Get symptom free, try a beer and see if you feel OK the next day.

Actually
 

I had two beers last night and I feel fine today. My only remaining symptoms are related to my eyes And I don't think those are worsened by drinking. Does this mean it's okay for me to have a beer or 2?

This far along in your recovery only you can answer that question based on how it affects your symptoms. That said, here are two articles for consideration to help you make a better informed decision.

http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/...c-Brain-Injury

http://www.tbicommunity.org/resource...Spring2008.pdf

I think a couple of beers is ok as long as you feel ok. If it makes you feel worse drinking it or on the next day I would give it a miss.

I would like a sip of wine or beer once in a while. Have not done it yet as I want to heal asap! But ifit doesn't seem to set you back at all, that seems like a good thing!

Thanks for feedback!
 

I wish I could read those articles lightrail, but I can't! It's so frustrating to have my eyes on the fritz! My hubby is already researching other things for me, so I don't want to ask him to read more. I'm just going to enjoy my occasional beer and not fret about it! Thanks!