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Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother  I experienced some weird swelling in Germany at Sunday morning church gigs--I had been in the habit of drinking energy drinks purchased at a local gas station, I don't know if it was an allergy to the metal, a preservative, or the energy drink. When I stopped this practice the swelling stopped as well. |
Vulgano,
you just needed to be sure that that energy drink didn't have STP on the label!
I am sure that things like coffee, strong black tea and other things can raise our blood pressure or cause other symptoms not optimal for playing the trumpet. Sunday morning church gigs are dangerous for players that have trouble getting up in the morning and compensate with caffeine and sugar. Hydrate with uncarbonated water.