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Why do my legs feel weak when i drink wine?

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

A lot of wine?: Are we drinking a lot of wine. If so, you might be drunk. Or the alcohol is inhibiting your anti-diuretic hormone, causing a build up of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.). Wherever there is a lot of electrolytes your body will balance this imbalance out by brining in a lot of water.

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Answered 3/22/2015

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