I gave up drinking beer for a glass or two of red wine each evening. However, in the last couple of weeks (since I started) I've noticed that I have dark circles under my eyes now. I can't attribute it to anything else - other than allergies I guess, but it seems strange that's when it started.
If you drink wine on a regular basis, have you noticed this same thing? Not sure what is in it that would do it.
It's only a glass or two, so no it isn't a hangover. :)
2007-03-30 02:13:30 · 10 answers · asked by nite_angelica 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I make a number of red wines and it sounds like you are allergic to the sulfites in the wine. My sister gets nasty day after headaches from 1-2 glasses. You can get sulfite free wines. I am not sure if any of the homemade wines come that way or not.
2007-03-30 20:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm.... Interesting.
I had/have a similar experiance: When I started drinking red wine, after my first glass I would begin to sneeze. I never linked the sneezing with the wine untill a wine salesman I know mentioned that I could be allergic. At first I thought this was strange, but he asked me if I had seasonal allergies, which I do, and he told me that the wine (obviously) comes from grapes, which are part of a plant that contain pollen. Duh. Well I still wasn't entirely convinced, so I started keeping mental track of my sneezing and how it correlated to my wine drinking. Well, sure enough, I discovered that there does seem to be a connection. Mostly it happens when I drink Cabernet, and not so much with Shiraz, Chianti, or other reds.
To make a long story (sorry), short, try some different types of wines and see if you still experience the dark circles.
Good luck! And don't give up on the wine!
2007-03-30 09:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Chelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be you are allergic to the sulfites in the wine. I hadn't thought about it but I have dark circles under my eyes too. I do have allergies so maybe I'm also allergic to red wine. I do know you get more headaches from red wine than white wine. Read about Sulfite allergies and see if that might be the problem.
Good luck.
2007-03-30 14:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you are allergic to something in the wine. Try a different brand, or even an organic, sulfite free wine. The only wine I can tollerate is chardonney. I drink loads of it with no problems, but did have dark circles when I drank red wine
2007-03-30 09:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to love wine but I started having such bad reactions to it. I had preferred a 'blush' as it was light and with good color.THEN I found out about the HUGE amount of MSG that is in all wines! Bummer....I drink Budweiser once in a while but I miss a glass of wine.
2007-03-30 09:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by M. W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch wines and if still have those circles it must be that something in the fermentation process doesn't go right with you. Wine still ferments in the bottle. Good luck.
2007-03-30 12:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by santisway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have asked a great question and I have seen this happen to people also. I am a Riesling drinker so I don't share that prob but I am thinking it would maybe be some kind of allergy? Maybe you could try and switch brands? Very interesting....hhhmmm???
2007-03-30 10:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by bbmk333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have no problem.
Could be your allergic to wine after having beer so long??
I could be wrong,
See MD if needed.
Dont drink wine, then see what happens.
NO change, see MD.
Drink wine & reappears, see MD.
2007-03-30 09:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by STEPHEN R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get this, too. I've always put it down to dehydration and drink extra water to compensate. It'll be interesting to see what other answers you get, as you've worried me a bit now :-))
2007-03-30 09:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by Alison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should see a doctor
2007-03-30 09:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by chicago cub's bat bunny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋