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Posted by: GRP ® 09/27/2012, 02:26:27 |
Hi Just a crazy question, as I have just been diagnosed with this condition can anyone tell me the affects that alcohol has on Blepharspasm/meiges syndrome? Does it make the condition worse or relieve the spasms???? |
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Posted by: judith k ® 09/27/2012, 10:36:35 |
Not a crazy question, and it comes up periodically—quite understandably! The answer seems to be: for some people alcohol makes the eyes worse.
For me, it makes no difference. I think the way to go would be to experiment with a small glass of wine, or a small drink, or a little beer—and see the effects that has. Judith K |
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Posted by: pdb ® 09/27/2012, 10:51:48 |
I agree with Judith - past chat on this topic seems to show variable results, so just like most things BEB, different from person to person. Just as a related side comment: for BoNT to work, the body needs zinc, which it gets from food or supplements. Alcohol (like soda) contains phosphates, which inhibit zinc take up. So if you are using a zinc supplement like Zytaze, remember the rule that you should not take it within 2 hours of medication or dietary supplement - or it turns out, alcohol or soda. Cheers! (well, not for another hour, I just had my Zytaze :-). Peter |
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Posted by: DianeLDL ® 09/28/2012, 18:53:51 |
Actually, it's a good question. Be very careful if you are taking clonazapam or an antidepressant as the warnings are usually to not drink alcohol. So be careful. Diane |
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Posted by: mot76 ® 09/28/2012, 20:20:11 |
I've had BEB for about a year now. I've noticed on occasion, if I had a few drinks, say at a party, my blinking would just about stop. The downside is, the next day, the blinking would be worse as the alcohol wore off. I also occasionally take a small dose of clonazepam. These two things relax your nervous system temporarily. So far, the botox isn't giving me the relief I need(until they get my dose right),so, if something else can do the job, I'll try it to some extent.(alcohol, that is) Good luck, Mario |
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Posted by: afisher ® 09/30/2012, 12:00:51 |
In my case, alcohol definitely shuts down my eyes and the next day they are usually completely shut down ... Although, yesterday I drank a couple margaritas and my eyes are fine, just to make a liar out of me and to say that you never know with this crazy condition !! Andrea |
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Posted by: mot76 ® 09/30/2012, 14:13:20 |
IMO, margaritas are a cure all! Cheers, Mario |
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