Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi All I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Well, I don't know about whether its good for you or not but I gave up drinking about 5 years ago. I used to drink lager but I got to the stage where 1 or 2 pints and I would have a hangover and feel terrible for days after. I worked out that my metabolism was so slow that i was not processing and getting rid of the alcohol so I stopped drinking altogether. Now I only have to have one small glass of wine and I feel ill! Might be psychological. I only used to go out about one Saturday a month. > I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi Jen, Working on the basis that hyperthyroidism is probably well able to cope with some alcohol (it by-passes some of the glucose-using circuits in the mitochondria) and produces pyruvate directly, perhaps it's true that being hypothyroid doesn't benefit it (the mitochondrion) in the same way; indeed it may clog up at least one the metabolic pathways (with acetaldehyde). In either case, the need for sufficient B vitamins is paramount. Maybe, vit B1 and folic acid, could help ease the way. ....always worth a judicious try out. best wishes Bob > > Hi All > > I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 That would account for the hangover I had last month after a friends party. I'd been fine that night no signs of being drunk but the hangover the next morning. I was sitting in church praying that I wouldn't have to run out. I'd better be careful then. I had noticed some effects from just having a glass of wine with dinner but thought it was all in my head but maybe it was this delightful condition that I didn't know I had. Jen From: glynisrose06 <arianrhod@...>Subject: Re: Alcohol - is it right?thyroid treatment Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 6:31 PM Well, I don't know about whether its good for you or not but I gave up drinking about 5 years ago. I used to drink lager but I got to the stage where 1 or 2 pints and I would have a hangover and feel terrible for days after. I worked out that my metabolism was so slow that i was not processing and getting rid of the alcohol so I stopped drinking altogether. Now I only have to have one small glass of wine and I feel ill! Might be psychological.I only used to go out about one Saturday a month.> I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right?> > Jen> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Well - I take B12, Vitamin B complex daily, and partake hefty glass or two of wine in the evenings to wind down from what is usually a very busy day. I do not have any adverse affects - and very much look forward to such a break. Luv - Sheila Hi Jen,Working on the basis that hyperthyroidism is probably well able to cope with some alcohol (it by-passes some of the glucose-using circuits in the mitochondria) and produces pyruvate directly, perhaps it's true that being hypothyroid doesn't benefit it (the mitochondrion) in the same way; indeed it may clog up at least one the metabolic pathways (with acetaldehyde).In either case, the need for sufficient B vitamins is paramount. Maybe, vit B1 and folic acid, could help ease the way.....always worth a judicious try out.best wishesBob .. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1537 - Release Date: 06/07/2008 05:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Just one sip of anything alcoholic will make me feel dizzy and give me a headache. I got the Bach rescue remedy and didn't realise it has alcohol in it to start with, I used it for a day and I was drunk (I'm not kidding) on a few drops of it! Ruth x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 > Hi, Just like Sheila, I wind down at night with a couple of large glasses of wine, no problems at all. My sister who is also hypo is the same. I guess it depends on the individual. a > Hi All > > I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 hi all, i am quite partial to the odd glass of red myself ! regards jane Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi Jen, As our whole metabolism is out of whack then it obviously affects tolerance. Me, I could drink like a fish- I have to be careful now I’m well again. Others have the opposite effect- get tiddly on only a drop before treatment. Isn’t this hypo thing fun eh? ;-) Subject: Alcohol - is it right? Hi All I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm the same as you Jen lol > > Hi Jen, > > As our whole metabolism is out of whack then it obviously > affects tolerance. Me, I could drink like a fish- I have to be careful now > I'm well again. Others have the opposite effect- get tiddly on only a drop > before treatment. > > Isn't this hypo thing fun eh? ;-) > > > > > > > Subject: Alcohol - is it right? > > > > > Hi All > > > > I was reading that alcohol isn't so good for us with hypothyroidism as our > bodies can't deal with it the same. Is this right? > > > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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