abbyw Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi,I have always had a bad reaction to alcohol - as far back as I can remember. Drinking even a small amount of wine would make me feel what I would now classify as pre-syncope, but then I just called it awful . I get really hot and dizzy and would just lie down on the floor wherever I was with my chest hurting and my head aching and sweating all over. I am now wondering if I was always pre-potsie.Other things I have always been sensitive to are novacaine shots at the dentist, which I now know contain epinephrine, and eating too much "sugary" sugar - chocolate, jelly beans, etc would always lead to a headache.Do you think these are related to my new condition or a coincidence?Thanks!Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 It is common for people with autonomic dysfunction to reacte badly to alcohol. I used to be just fine with it but one of the first symptoms I got was not being able to tolerate any alcohol anymore. I can't even have 1/2 a beer or glass of wine. It doesn't make me drunk...it makes me horribly sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I think it's related. I used to be able to drink alcohol, but cannot tolerate it at all (not even a few sips) since becoming ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Same here. Never tolerated it well but since I became sick, I can't even share a margarita with my husband or I become really ill.If it weren't for all the meds I'm taking, I'd be a cheap date. Edited March 28, 2012 by Chaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiysa Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sorry to chime in on your POTS thread-I'm just Auto. Neuropathy and Orthostatic intolerance person. But alcohol is a big trigger and I will instantly black out. I went to my friends initiation of their new marble bar they set up in their backyard. I told him I couldn't drink, but he kept insisting, 47 years old and I caved under peer pressure. So I took a sip of his wonderful smelling pear margarita, it was probably less than a tablespoon and not 2 minutes later, my head hit the bar. Passed out instantly. WE think all the alcohol was on the top and I must have got a dose of it. They told me I was the first sober person to pass out at their new bar. The doctor at Mayo laughed when I told him this story and said, yeah, alcohol and your condition don't mix. Evidently!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Ive never been effected by alcohol and often use a shot of whiskey to sleep if I have insomnia and have to work the next day. But most are very effected by it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutPeace Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 A shot of whiskey!!! Wow!I'm not brave enough to try anything at this point. I really wanted to have a Lime beer with my brother when he was here on St. Patrick's Day, but fear took over. My POTS story began after I had two drinks in a restaurant with co-workers while I was away on a conference. I had two syncope episodes and the paramedics administered a bag of IV and oxygen before they even transported me out of the restaurant. Apparently I missed alot of drama (coworkers freaking out/crying) when I was unconscious. It all must have been wonderful entertainment for people trying to eat their dinner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieph85 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I drink 2 glasses of wine every night no problem. Before pots I drank a lot when I was in college. I don't believe their related in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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