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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Legs After Alcohol Consumption?

Whenever I drink a little bit of alcohol my legs feel kind of tired and tingly and warm. Im not sure if its normal or there is something wrong with my legs.
p.s. I also experienced something similar to this when smoking cannabis but instead i felt intense adrenaline rushes. I dont know what it is but alcohol and weed seem to affect my legs mainly. Is this normal?
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Hi, i do care for your concern.
alcohol gets metabolized into acetaldehyde which is a potent stimulator of histamine, this usually causes flushing and tingling sensation, the vasodilation produced by this metabolite cause warm sensations.

however taking a small quantity producing much of histamine release is a matter of concern, as this says you are susceptible to alcohol.

hence i would advise to, slowly wean off from alcohol and other drugs.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Legs After Alcohol Consumption?

Hi, i do care for your concern. alcohol gets metabolized into acetaldehyde which is a potent stimulator of histamine, this usually causes flushing and tingling sensation, the vasodilation produced by this metabolite cause warm sensations. however taking a small quantity producing much of histamine release is a matter of concern, as this says you are susceptible to alcohol. hence i would advise to, slowly wean off from alcohol and other drugs. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.