Substantial relief from alcohol

[Marco]

Do you mean this paper?
http://www.researchgate.net/publica...ence_in_persons_with_chronic_fatigue_syndrome

It reports alcohol intollerance at 43.8% in the CFS group (n=32)

That's probably it - can't remember and I wasn't sure if it was 30 or 40% (ish). Still not a universal symptom. PS Thanks for finding it!

 

[geraldt52]

Geraldt52, how log have you been off the klonopin? It sounds very much like protracted withdrawal.

BTW, Thinktank, I love the Voltaire quote in your signature!

 

[jimmy86]

for me I think it correlates with my POTS symptoms. if POTS is mild, I can drink beer and even feel better during that night. if POTS is severe, even one sip can give me a headache immediately.

 

[meandthecat]

I went through a phase about 3yrs in where after even a sip of wine I would crash for several hours. Now I have less OI symptoms but more pain alcohol is a lifeline. A G&T at 6pm and the pain vanishes for 15 mins and there is a sense of ease for the rest of the evening. Additional alcohol does not improve or extend the relief and may make it worse.
I don't drink at any other time and somehow getting drunk doesn't seem to hold the same attraction it once did......sigh

 

[Ellkaye]

Think it s very individual.
Basic principle though is that alcohol is toxic.
Not to be mixed with medications.
Sensible use..