Gingernut
At the time my rheumatologist suggested Methotrexate he claimed alcohol would be a 'no no'. This was also before the introduction of COX2 NSAIDs. I'd also not done well with sulphasalazine and steroids, so for a period painkillers like co-proxamol were my only safe option.
My LFTs remain well within limits, thankfully!
Old Akro
Strangely, NASS in UK has only just offered 'dog tags' for sufferers to wear - it is still thought that in the event of an accident, paramedics etc should be aware of the extra care needed handling a patient with possible fusion in the spine. In fact when I had my appendix removed a few years ago the anaesthetist came to see me before the op', having noticed that my notes showed I had AS, to check the mobility of my neck.