I just got drunk for no reason

I'm drunk. And listening to Tracy chapman. Feeling 25 years old for sure. Ugh... I want a different life sometimes.

That's what I did last night haha I don't blame you. Just have fun and enjoy yourself tonight and try not to worry about anything, we all need nights like that every now and then.

That sounds awesome! I have not indulged in a year, I sure do miss it!
I worry about it making me worse and setting me back.
You will need to report back and tells us how you feel today (the day after).
I would love to taste a Kraft beer again! Maybe I would consider it.

Ummm,

If you drink because you enjoy a nice glass of red wine with some candlelight, that's a bit different from drinking because you're scared of life.

I would suggest to while you have Lyme Disease.

Remember, more than one glass of wine is for now.



M

Actually, moderate alcohol use has been found to lower high fibrinogen levels.... along with enzyme supplements and enzymes from fruits and veggies.

My fibrinogen levels were at 400 (on a scale of 100-500) last year and I was dealing with severe heart palpitations. I upped my fruits and veggies but, continued to have issues with my heart. I had my fibrinogen levels checked again this year and they were at 514 (!!!). So, I'm still doing fruits and veggies plus, I've added an multi-enzyme supplement, and..... I throw a 2 ounce shot of vodka into a glass of orange juice and drink that before bed several times each week.

In the three weeks since I added the vodka to my routine, no more heart palpitations. So, my vote is for anyone with high fibrinogen levels to go ahead and have a drink once in a while. For me personally, I figure it's not going to add much of a problem to the lyme issues that I already have. And it's certainly not any worse than the pharmaceuticals that I'd be allergic to, if I were to take them. :p

Link: http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v58/n4/full/1601854a.html
Link: http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v56/n11/abs/1601459a.html

Post Edited (sknight) : 11/23/2014 6:51:41 PM (GMT-7)

High fibrinogen levels cause hypercoagulation of the blood which can cause heart attacks and strokes. High fibrinogen levels are a better indicator of potential heart attacks and stroke than cholesterol levels but, most doc's don't check it because there's no pharmaceutical drug to lower it.

Heart failure is the number two killer of people with lyme disease (number one is suicide), likely due to high fibrinogen levels, which some argue is a defense mechanism of the lyme bacteria to protect itself from the meds we're taking to kill it... the thicker the blood, the more difficult it is for the meds to reach the bacteria.

That's what I've learned about it thus far.

hahaha. I thought I was fine when I first woke up, but yesterday was seriously no fun at all. My brain shut down and I couldn't think clearly. I ended up getting a terrible headache, which is normal for me anyway but I know it was becuase I drank.

I think alcohol for me isn't OK. At all. I did have fun, and it was fun while it lasted. But I don't think I will be doing it again anytime soon. My body hated it :( I felt like I was in a daze, and I had a lot of anxiety.. Today I feel much more clear, and focused. I prefer this over having a few hours of.... being drunk haha! I can't really explain the feeling yesterday gave me.. but I felt guilty. I couldn't walk around as much and do as many things for myself. Which meant my fiance had to do my stuff and take care of our son. My limbs were tingling and my teeth were vibrating worse than usual.

And last night I was soooooo sooooo soooo soooooooo sweaty. I kept waking up and peeling off my clothes and then I would be freezing. When I'd get back in bed the bed was just soaked. I kept inching over away from it but by morning the entire bed was soaked, my hair was wet, and my whole room smelled.. Incredibly gross and embarrassing. I do that without drinking, but I'm pretty sure it happened last night because of the alcohol.

YES! And if you are going to try it out, only have 1-2 and see how you do. I had 3 and a half and it kicked my butt. It was way too much for me, and I didnt even realize the toll it took until about 18 hours later. Definately a delayed reaction.

If I ever drink again, I will only have 1. But it's just not going to be OK for me personally for a long time. My heart was not happy, my kidneys and liver were definately not happy.. Ugh..

Yes, I remember now. Alcohol and any kind of abx are contraindicated.

I completely forgot that when I was in my 20s, I was on abx for impetigo, and some crappy guy tried to get me drunk, and the next day I had a horrible hangover, the only hangover I've ever had in my life, but horrible, horrible. At least I had the sense not to go to bed with him.

Are there any substitutes for drinking? Like chewing gum? Or . . . Who knows!

I'm just joking.

Margaret

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