Fujitsu Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 So last month I drank whiskey for the first time ever, which was like 2 small shots. Whiskey is about 40% alcohol. I don't drink, so this was the first time I ever felt drunk. About an hour after drinking that small amount, the rush of adrenaline suddenly started, heart was beating super fast, blood pressure was high, tingly and numb hands. This lasted for about 6 hours. 6 hours of h*** I thought I was dying, then I realized to take the Klonopin and that eased everything down and I started to feel better. I know you can say this was a panic attack but I wasn't panicking and I do have hyperadrenic pots. So I'm thinking the alcohol intensified my pots Have you guys ever felt this way after feeling tipsy/drunkish? If so, does this mean I can't drink alcohol? No wine? Please help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 @Fujitsu - yes, alcohol can make HPOTS worse. Personally I no longer drink but used to tolerate light beer; anything stronger set off a HPOTS flare. Liquor is strong, so there is a rapid rise in alcohol, and anything rapid will set off our symptoms. If you enjoy wine you could try one glass very slowly and see what it does. Some people tolerate alcohol in small doses., others become ill right away. as with anything POTS - it's trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hi, @Fujitsu, In addition to having a little at a time, you could try to have some food in your stomach when you drink, as that will help slow the absorption of the alcohol. My doc said I could try to have a drink and see how I did, but he didn't recommend it. So far, I've been reluctant to try anything more than a few sips after having eaten not long before, and no problems. But one of these days I will get up the nerve to try an entire glass of wine, which I, too, enjoy! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujitsu Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thank you so much for your answers, guys! I've started drinking about 2 cups of wine and for some reason it helps relax my symptoms and my nervous system but..... the next day I'm getting internal vibrating and trembling 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 @Fujitsu - alcohol in any form is dehydrating, so make sure you drink a lot of water with it. Many people dilute their wine with water and also drink a glass of water in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujitsu Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 @Pistol Thank You!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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