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ALCOHOL gives me a headache  

wpx1
10/25/2008 1:47 am

ALCOHOL gives me a headache. Literally.

It's too bad really because it's the one "drug" that I know the Bible permits to some.

I haven't got a handle on why yet though. I mean, I am not sure if it's the alcohol or some ingredients in it that causes the uncomfortable feeling in the head.

Tonight I had a Kahlua and Cream. (Well, probably Half 'n Half, lol.) It's one of my favorites. (Not like I have many.) I think it started giving me a headache though. Not sure.

Then, later, at another place, about 30-45 minutes later, I had a glass of Merlot wine. (I don't know the brand.) Definitely started getting more of one then. Within the last couple of weeks, a woman told me that RED wine causes a reaction in her, because, she said, she's allergic to the nitrate or nitrites or whatever.

It's weird though that there is pain where it seems to be. They say we don't have some kind of nerves in the brain, or that the brain itself doesn't feel pain (thus the occasional brain surgery while someone is awake ), but it is like the pain of the "drink headache" is inside my skull. (Hey, I just "made that up", "drink headache" that is.)

Anyway. It can be just one beer, or even less than that, and I get a headache.

But, it's not every time. Or at least it didn't USED to be. So, I dunno. Maybe I'll figure it out one of these days.

It's too bad, because, since I turned 21, and received Faith regarding drinking, it's been nice to have a drink, or 2 or 3 (usually with food, if that much, or for an entire evening ).

If you don't have experience drinking -- and I don't have a lot -- I suggest that if you feel you should start, then do it in a "safe" environment, and start with only half a drink.

And I don't mean half a "drink". But, half a glass of wine, half a schooner (12 oz.) of domestic beer, or half a shot of 80 proof (not 151 ). Some mixed drinks can actually be more like 3 drinks in one! So watch out. And a Pint of stronger beer is more like 1 1/2 beers or more.

I once had a book called How Much is Too Much? The Effects of Social Drinking, about drinking alcohol, and it basically said that all the "authorities" the author consulted had concluded that in one sitting, or whatever, 3 drinks was "too much". BUT, for those who have little experience drinking, and don't do it often, ONE drink, LOL, can be too much! Seriously. So, pray about it, and be careful. And if you're going to drink and then do something that requires any kind of body movement (like driving ) anytime soon, leave yourself maybe an hour or more to let it wear off, and clear your bloodstream. And try to limit yourself to 1 drink or less per hour. That's enough to sustain a nice "buzz" without getting drunk, as it were (which is not Scriptural, traditions in the week-long Feasts in Israel excepted, maybe ).

No one ever told you HOW to drink, did they? LOL!

ADDENDUM -- 10/26/2008:

If you are pregnant or nursing, then consult with your doctor and/or nutritionist before drinking alcoholic beverages.

Some authorities say not to drink at all when pregnant.

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honest352000
786 posts 

10/25/2008 5:58 am

To bad Kahlua and cream made right is like the best! Taste like chocolate milk.
I have heard this from other people. They did not over drink, just get headaches from it. Funny with them it was from the start, maybe Gods trying to tell you something??


All things work for the good of those who Love the Lord, Jenn friend


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:52 am:

Yeah, Like I can use all the brain cells I can keep! LOL.

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honest352000
786 posts 

10/25/2008 6:11 am

yes I am stalking you!!!

All things work for the good of those who Love the Lord, Jenn friend


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:52 am:

Well, I never!

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Michael33333
3045 posts 

10/25/2008 8:10 am

Try some pure oxygen when you get a headache...

Do you know where Melchezadik is???

Let the SON shine!!!
michael


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:47 am:
See below.

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Verybusybee

10/25/2008 10:16 am

Kind of with honest on this one!! Maybe God's trying to tell
you something !!!

But just out of interest, you get a headache because alcohol
lowers blood sugar levels. By how much is really variable.
Depends on the size of the person, metabolic rate, speed of
absorption etc. Quite a number of factors, which is why the
effect is variable from person to person.

But, as your brain uses a third of All sugar and starches
taken in for it's energy to work, it is the first organ to
feel the effects of lowered blood sugar. Hence the headache,
dizziness, impaired ability to reason, etc.

Try a good mocha instead!!! You'll feel much better without
the alcohol and your brain will have all that lovely sugar to
keep it alert and buzzing!!!

Blessings,
Pat.


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:41 am:

> Maybe God's trying to tell you something !!!

Could be.

> Try a good mocha instead!!!

I don't believe in drinking coffee.

LOL! Just kidding.

But seriously, people get addicted to that stuff, and that's not Biblical.

I like to avoid the sugar high. Thanks.

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Claudia_T

10/25/2008 12:46 pm

Well you need to just stop drinking alcohol Steve.

Think about this... if the old testament says God forbade the Judges to drink alcohol because it impaired their judgment...

then why would a Christian want to ever impair their judgment? especially since the Bible does say the devil goes about like a lion seeking whoever he may devour and so be ye sober.

It is talking about being sober minded. How can you be on guard spiritually and at the same time put things in your body that impair your mind?

Jn:15:14: Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:38 am:

Sorry. I believe in drinking. And no one can speak against my Faith.

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wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 5:59 am:

But if you know of another Biblical alternative, I'll consider it!

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wpx1
2708 posts

10/26/2008 5:46 am

    Quoting Michael33333:
    Try some pure oxygen when you get a headache...

    Do you know where Melchezadik is???

> pure oxygen

LOL. Where can I get that? LOL.

> Do you know where...?

Gen 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he {was} the priest of the most high God.

Psa 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou {art} a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Hbr 5:6 As he saith also in another {place}, Thou {art} a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hbr 5:10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Hbr 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, {even} Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hbr 7:1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
Hbr 7:10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Hbr 7:11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law, ) what further need {was there} that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hbr 7:15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Hbr 7:17 For he testifieth, Thou {art} a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hbr 7:21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou {art} a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec: )

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Verybusybee

10/26/2008 7:12 am

Buy decaf.!!!!
And I very much doubt you'd do yourself any serious harm with a Kit-Kat or Klondyke Bar!!!
Too much wittering on about 'sugar rushes' etc. these days.
People have gone ridiculously overboard!!
But, if you enjoy a glass of wine my friend,and feel it's OK for you, then go ahead and have one. It's your choice.
You were the one who asked about alternatives, remember?

Have a Blessed day.
Pat.


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 8:35 pm:

LOL. Thx.

wittering -- I looked up wittering in my dictionary, but it's not there.

Sugar burns my brain.

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wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 8:39 pm:

A-h-h, UK. That explains it.

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honest352000
786 posts 

10/26/2008 6:45 pm

    Quoting Verybusybee:
    Kind of with honest on this one!! Maybe God's trying to tell
    you something !!!

    But just out of interest, you get a headache because alcohol
    lowers blood sugar levels. By how much is really variable.
    Depends on the size of the person, metabolic rate, speed of
    absorption etc. Quite a number of factors, which is why the
    effect is variable from person to person.

    But, as your brain uses a third of All sugar and starches
    taken in for it's energy to work, it is the first organ to
    feel the effects of lowered blood sugar. Hence the headache,
    dizziness, impaired ability to reason, etc.

    Try a good mocha instead!!! You'll feel much better without
    the alcohol and your brain will have all that lovely sugar to
    keep it alert and buzzing!!!

    Blessings,
    Pat.
AHH Pat,
Was joking....


All things work for the good of those who Love the Lord, Jenn friend

honest352000
786 posts 

10/26/2008 6:48 pm

    Quoting Claudia_T:
    Well you need to just stop drinking alcohol Steve.

    Think about this... if the old testament says God forbade the Judges to drink alcohol because it impaired their judgment...

    then why would a Christian want to ever impair their judgment? especially since the Bible does say the devil goes about like a lion seeking whoever he may devour and so be ye sober.

    It is talking about being sober minded. How can you be on guard spiritually and at the same time put things in your body that impair your mind?
Whatever, I guess I don't have the same believe as you. I am with Stephen, and Micheal on this one.....
Nothing wrong with what he is doing. Something is wrong when he use to be able and now is not.....

All things work for the good of those who Love the Lord, Jenn friend


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 8:37 pm:

There used to be a LOT of things I used to be able to do. LOL.

But I think they call that getting older.

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wpx1
2708 posts

10/26/2008 8:44 pm


ADDENDUM -- 10/26/2008:

If you are pregnant or nursing, then consult with your doctor and/or nutritionist before drinking alcoholic beverages.

Some authorities say not to drink at all when pregnant.

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Hisgrayce

10/26/2008 9:56 pm

Well, that stinks for you. I enjoy a beer or two every now and then. I like the taste and I don't think there's anything wrong with having a drink...but if it makes you sick.....bummer!!


wpx1 replies on 10/26/2008 10:44 pm:

Yeah, I don't know. It might be certain beers or certain moments.

My favorite beer, btw, (not that I really like the stuff much ) is Hakim. It's an Ethiopian beer, made by the Harar company.

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wpx1
2708 posts

10/31/2008 2:36 am


Huh, I wonder if the alcohol in Listerine affects me in a negative way.

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MaryMag2006
83 posts

8/3/2009 4:04 pm

One's to many & a thousand not enough putting the Bottle down a One day at A Time is trick always works if you work it

The Rose of England

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