why does redbull give me chest pain/heart palpitations?

even when the smallest 250ml can. is it safe to just ignore it? my energy levels are really **** so i need a solution :< i've always had this issue with redbull and i just don't understand why, it's weird?

Reply 1

fish finger fan

Moved to health forum, hopefully this helps get you some answers.

Reply 2

username5600688

Do not ignore it but it doesn't sound like something major, do you drink other caffeinated beverages like coffee and cola?

Reply 3

Ciel.

Original post by fish finger fan

Moved to health forum, hopefully this helps get you some answers.

thanks, mister

Original post by SpockAndRand

Do not ignore it but it doesn't sound like something major, do you drink other caffeinated beverages like coffee and cola?

i don't like coffee. but i occasionally drink cola, mixed with vodka - no issues with that

Reply 4

username5600688

Original post by Ciel.

thanks, mister

i don't like coffee. but i occasionally drink cola, mixed with vodka - no issues with that

Talk to your GP about it, especially if you take other meds it can be a simple interaction and nothing major but you can't know unless you ask.

Reply 5

StriderHort

It's prob all the chemicals trying to kill you (why else buy it?)

Reply 6

Ciel.

Original post by SpockAndRand

Talk to your GP about it, especially if you take other meds it can be a simple interaction and nothing major but you can't know unless you ask.

i tend to avoid doctors tbh

Original post by StriderHort

It's prob all the chemicals trying to kill you (why else buy it?)

because i'm tired af, but our house is a mess, and our puppy demands my attention 24/7 lol

Reply 7

username5600688

Original post by Ciel.

i tend to avoid doctors tbh

because i'm tired af, but our house is a mess, and our puppy demands my attention 24/7 lol

I'm literally drinking red bull right now and feel great. You may be sensitive to caffeine, Idk. Why do you avoid doctors?

Reply 8

StriderHort

Original post by Ciel.

i tend to avoid doctors tbh

because i'm tired af, but our house is a mess, and our puppy demands my attention 24/7 lol

These things are a law of diminishing returns imo, You'll get less 'energy' and more 'urgh' with every can.

I know that exact same chest pain if i've overindulged in Purple Rockstar and I have to have a shake and remind myself not to drink it as it's gutrot. It's hardly giving me 'clean' energy.

Reply 9

Ciel.

Original post by SpockAndRand

I'm literally drinking red bull right now and feel great. You may be sensitive to caffeine, Idk. Why do you avoid doctors?

they just make me uncomfortable

Original post by StriderHort

ugh :<

Reply 10

username5600688

Original post by Ciel.

they just make me uncomfortable

ugh :<

I understand that, I hate going to a GP, they are often ignorant and dismissive. But still, I'd rather promptly treat anything I might have that is preventable or curable. If I find them unhelpful or unconvincing, I ask to be referred to a specialist.

Reply 11

rosy_posy

Original post by Ciel.

I had this same experience but with a Lucozade. My heart suddenly started beating really fast, even though I was sitting still. :confused:

Reply 12

Ciel.

Original post by gem2004

I had this same experience but with a Lucozade. My heart suddenly started beating really fast, even though I was sitting still. :confused:

annoying :<
my heart palpitations lasted hours, lol. they were so bad they woke me up at night too

Reply 13

rosy_posy

Original post by Ciel.

annoying :<
my heart palpitations lasted hours, lol. they were so bad they woke me up at night too

Mine only lasted like 2 mins.
These effects of energy drinks are normal apparently. This webpage has info about it http://secondscount.org/heart-condition-centers/info-detail-2/energy-drinks--heart-know-risks
(sorry it's an American website lol :s-smilie: