The hangover with MS

I thought this would be a good day to write a blog about hangovers since most of us might be feeling a bit rough today. 

We all get a hangover after a heavy night, whether we’re sick or our head is banging or we have a funny tummy - our bodies naturally don’t cope well with a lot of alcohol. 

Since I started drinking, I’ve always had bad hangovers but over the last year they have got a lot worse since I’ve been on a new treatment. I usually get a really sore head, tingling sensations through my body  and get extremely tired. However I can’t completely blame this on my MS as it’s just one of those things when you have a lot to drink and are dehydrated. 

Recently I have started to get water infections the day after as my body is still dehydrated from the night before. Those who have had water infections will know how annoying and uncomfortable they are. The niggling pain starts to burn and then it’s the constant running to the toilet although you don’t need it. 

ANNOYING

Still working on why this happens every time I have a drink, whether it’s related to my treatment or I am just prone to water infections but hopefully i can get something that can help with the pain. Either that or I’ll just have to stop drinking... 

I mean if anyone knows me well they know I won’t stop drinking haha!  

My top tips are eat something so there’s something on your stomach. Drink plenty of water and have a nice hot bath and put some never pjs on and get someone to give you sympathy- that always helps! 

I think the best thing to do when you’re hungover is know that you’re allowed to rest and have a lazy day.

I’d love to hear from anyone else with MS and how they cope with hangovers and drinking 😊