Could I be allergic to alcohol?

Question

Every few times I drink I wake up the next morning sick as a dog. For a while I just assumed I was hung over, but it happens pretty often, even when i don't drink a lot. I realy don't want to stop drinking, my 21st birthday is monday! What should I do?

Answer 1

you can still have the same effects of a hangove even if you drink just a small ammount.

some alcohols can set off a trigger for you as well.

i have a friend that we discovered has a reaction to captain morgans rum. his chest and neck broke out in red sploches hen his throat started swelling and he had hard time breathing.

Answer 2

Well if that was the case when I drank alcohol I would abstain!

Maybe if you want to celebrate a 22nd you should give up the alcohol. You can drink Lime bitters and Soda. looks like a real drink but is non alcoholic or get non alcoholic wine and pretend your off your head!
Get a referral for a liver function test. If your liver is damaged in any way ( Hepatitis) or scarring from some other problem then the hangover when drinking alcohol is a normal response. It needs to be investigated properly

Answer 3

It could be what you are drinking, I used to get really sick drinking premixed drinks like Jim Beam and Coke that sort of thing. I think it was the coke that made me sick, so I don't drink it anymore. Red wine gives a killer headache too. So have a look at what your drinking maybe that it you could always switch to drinking something light like beer, or try vodka and soda water if you want something strong.

Answer 4

You can have an allergy to alcohol, there are also health conditions, such as pancreatitis and some stomach conditions, that can react to alcohol. These are probably unlikely but possible. Like someone said before though, you don't have to be drunk to feel the effects of drinking. It dehydrates you and your liver reacts to get rid of the "toxins" of alcohol.

Answer 5

there is a test called the scratch test wherein the doc specifically an allergologist doctor will scratch several things on the skin and it will determine food, medication and all allergies. it really helps for allergic persons. then he will give a maintainance medication that to take in case any allergic reaction will arise. :-) allergies could be dangerous but they are very manageable once you know what you are allergic too. :-) God bless you. your baby should get this test. it's usually available on with an allergologist doctor and in some hospitals too.

Answer 6

You have two choices. Stop drinking or continue on your present course. Perhaps when you are fed up with your obvious allergy to alcohol and the unpleasant effects it produces, you will quit. And, allergies such as this can eventually result in your demise.

Answer 7

You could be, or you could just be very sensitive to alcohol. If you drink try taking a multi-vitamin and drink a butt load of water (hang over=dehydration).

Answer 8

Stop drinking a watch others make fools of themselves.