My husband was diagnosed with Polycythemia rubra vera about 12 years ago. He has done extremely well managing it with the help of very good haematologists. I'm somewhat concerned with a recent blood letting session where the Dr wasn't in attendance and the two nurses said he was fine to drink alcohol before the procedure. He loves a drink but has been encouraged to reduce alcohol intake - which he has significantly. He has reluctantly increased his water intake. My question is - has there been a change in advice around alcohol and this condition?