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Hi all, I've read very different things regarding alcohol and Fibro/RA/CFS. I used to love a scotch every night with my husband; however now one drink and I'm pretty much in bed most of the next day in physical (not hung over) agony.
I clearly personally can no longer drink; I'm just wondering if any one else reacts like me or if there are some lucky ones who can still enjoy (and perhaps the alcohol even dulls the pain as I've read in one article) a drink and not pay for it dearly the next few… read more
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Members widely shared that alcohol now triggers significantly worsened fibromyalgia symptoms, with many reporting intense body pain,... Read more
I get hot flushes if I drink even a glass, I generally don't drink at all but if in a flare up I'll take meds then have a glass or two and it inhaces the meds making them work better.
i stopped drinking even socially years ago. i wake up dizzy even after two drinks...i ache ,,,my brain fog is bad, and my mood changes from go to woahhh. tired , burning muscle pain . its not worth it xx
@A MyFibroTeam Member,, hi there..if I think about it, k, ive never been able to handle drink,, not stopped me trying when I was in my 20s,, 30,, though..I was a licensse too,, of a few pubs/bars, for many yrs..I have had sme great tmes..I was always not great the nxt day though,, I wonder if that was cause of fibro creeping in..lol..iam still the same today wth drink,, so I dnt domthe socialising anymre..boring! I do miss going out &having a giggle..lam always scared of the after affects,,&yes wth fibro it is much worse,, aching body, headaches.sick ets nxt day in bed its like its drained you of all your energy..Last tme I went to the pub,, was boxing day, 2015..my cousin said cme on,, you no what people are like,, so I went its was only dwn the road the pub,, whatbi did was take berocca,, full, of vits&minerals, fizzy drink before I went,, I did end up out all night,,&surprisingly,, I was ok nxt day,, it was a pleasent surprise,, so I tjink what drink must do is drain us of all are vits/minerals, so we feel rubbish nxt dat,, but wth berocca it must of helped.Also why dont you try having a dif drink, wth hubby,,the darker the spirit, surpose to give you the worse after affects..Try white wine/soda,, take a berocca first,, lol...Its not fair we have to give up everything,, I gave up my boyfriend lol,, I hope that dsnt come to you hun....♡hugs.
Sometimes I do find being able to have a glass of wine and a laugh with friends is all worth it as the next day will often just be like the day before for me. Not great! Good company and a laugh can help alot!
Hi all hope this finds you with a low pain today. Drinking Alcohol: I stopped many years ago because I got bad head aches with just one class. I do like a beer if we are having a braai. It just is not worth the H/A. Take care. Hugs all round.
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