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Doctor insights on: Effects Of Drinking Every Night

Alcoholism: Drinking daily is a good sign that one has tolerance for alcohol or is, in fact, an alcoholic. I would be very curious to see what your liver function testing was. But, also the common issues with alcoholism is a despair, sleep disturbance or obsession and damaged personal relationships. ...Read more

Depends: This depends on how much whiskey you are drinking. Females should not drink more than two alcoholic drinks daily, but even this, by many, is considered risk consumption. ...Read more

Not ideal...: Soda damages teeth in two ways. First, the bacteria in your mouth use this as a very rich sugar source and their breakdown products cause cavities. Second, the acid from the drinks softens and breaks down the enamel on your teeth. Frequency is the big thing here. If you're going to drink a can of soda, have it with a meal. Don't sip on it thoughout the day...That's about the worst thing you can do. ...Read more

In Limited Quanity: Red wine is known for its beneficial effects on heart and vascular functioning. A 4 ounce glass a day is quite adequate to achieve this goal. There are calming effects of alcohol in general in small amounts, but more larger amounts and frequency can be deadly. ...Read more

UTI: It might be a urinary tract infection. A urine test by your doctor can rule this out. Caffeine is also a diuretic. ...Read more

Yes but: There are a few people who naturally need very little sleep. But for most of us sleep deprivation, especially if it is chronic is associated with psychological problem, sometimes severe, and produces chronic stress that, for example, increases the risk of heart disease. ...Read more

Sleeping: If you are not used to it,sleeping during the day instead of at night requires significant adjustment and getting used to it. Many people with night jobs do quite well sleeping during the day. ...Read more

As always, ask ur MD: To be sure, but typically, Lo doe melatonin has no untoward effects. ...Read more

Yes: A glass is sufficient. It contains natural substances that are beneficial. ...Read more

No: In fact, likely signs of alcohol issues. ...Read more

Water before bed: Drinking water before bed shouldn't cause gas. But it can cause reflux during the night which can be uncomfortable - gravity brings the water mixed w/ stomach acid up into the throat. Best way to test this out is to stop drinking fluids 2-3 hours before bed and see if it improves. Good luck! ...Read more

Supper is the key: Eating a high protein, low sugar evening meal with a little bit of healthy fat (nuts, avocado, or coconut) should help satiate you more during the night. At all costs, avoid any processed sugars or high sugar foods. You will have a spike and then a crash in the middle of the night, making you hungrier. Hope this helps! ...Read more

Taper off!: You have likely become habituated to this medication. Putting multiple times recommended amounts of any substance or chemical is to be discouraged. There have been reports of overdoses with respiratory depression and hallucinations at high doses of benadryl (diphenhydramine). Your body will process what it can, store what it can't until you reach a toxic level. That level is different for everyone. ...Read more

MILK: Milk has long been associated with good health and is one of the most consumed beverages throughout the US and Europe. Unless you have an allergy to milk, there should be no major side effects of drinking it twice a day. Low fat or Skim milk may be better if you are looking to limit your fat intake. Best wishes. ...Read more

Possibly: Certainly drinking during pregnancy can have negative consequences on an unborn child, such as fetal alcohol syndrome. An occasional cocktail or glass of wine/ beer around your children should not present a problem. Drinking excessively or getting drunk around the children does not set a good role model for them and could possibly be dangerous. ...Read more

This is dependent: of which type of tea is consumed. There are many, many types of teas. ...Read more

Yes.: But, it might cause you to have to get up and urinate. ...Read more

Depends on how much: Many people routinely have an after-dinner or before-bedtime drink to help them relax and sleep, and for the most part, in most people, one standard drink is not going to cause physical or psychological harm. However, alcohol is a short-acting drug, and rebound insomnia occurs in some people, leading to drinking more alcohol and a vicious cycle or even more impaired sleep, requiring more alcohol. ...Read more

Alcohol can: Alter sleep patterns and sometime growth hormone secretion, but you are past puberty and growth hormone has limited effects in your body. Still, there is no benefit to ingesting alcohol, so make your own decision. ...Read more

See details: The zoloft (sertraline) dose is fairly high and headaches are a side effect of this med. Speak with the doctor who prescribed it. ...Read more