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Alchohol reactions.

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB

University student here. Used to enjoy checking out live music and having a few drinks. Ive always had problems with dehydration and religiously drink a couple gatorades the days before and after a show and drink a ton of water when im drinking. Never had a hangover. Lately i have 3 coolers and i am passed out. Also my head is super foggy 2 days later. Medications: cymbalta and neurontin. Medication effect or fibro problem? Anybody else have experiences with fibro changing their response to… read more

August 6, 2018
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Members shared how fibromyalgia and medications like Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Lyrica have significantly changed their alcohol tolerance, with... Read more

Members shared how fibromyalgia and medications like Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Lyrica have significantly changed their alcohol tolerance, with many reporting extreme fatigue, body aches, dehydration, and feeling intoxicated after just one or two drinks. Several members emphasized the importance of being cautious when mixing alcohol with fibro medications, as the combination can magnify side effects and cause flu-like symptoms, severe hangovers, or dangerous reactions the next day. A recurring theme was the difficult but necessary adjustment of reducing or eliminating alcohol to protect their health, with many members acknowledging it feels unfair to give up social activities but ultimately not worth the physical toll.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I now your young, but maybe you should consider not drinking alcohol especially with medication's it's very dangerous. Hugs for you honey.

August 8, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Nuerontin a no go with alchohol. I dont know about cymbalta.

August 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I find after I have a few drinks I develop. Body aches like I have the flu...and I'm not on any meds yet so I think it's fibro

August 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't seem to tolerate alcohol well, at all. I turn really red and start sweating and have a bad headache the next day. I may have a beer once or twice each year and I always limit it to 2. Still turn red and sweat, but the headaches are tolerable now.

August 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I really don't drink much anymore as it just makes me tired. Lol. But if I do tie one on and have several drinks (doesn't matter what kind), I can still handle them well that night except my cheeks, chest, and arms turn very red. But the next day I feel like I got run over by a train. Severe fatigue, body aches, muscle cramps. And I always chug a Gatorade and take some tylenol before bed after drinking. I don't know whether it's Fibro or middle age. Lol.

August 7, 2018

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