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Shanatink · 10-27-2006, 05:20 PM

All of a sudden I have become really allergic to alcohol within the past year. What causes this? Sometimes Im fine and sometimes I have a horrible reaction like right now Im having the worst reaction Ive ever had. I just had a small drink of a margarita and my face is blotchy red all over and I feel like my face is on fire, it actually hurts. I took benedryl and Im afraid to take more as Im already on some other medication so how do I get this allergic reaction to go away? All I had was one sip!

Shanatink · 10-27-2006, 06:04 PM

Okay its getting better now. The redness & burning has gone away! Yay, That was pretty scary there for minute.

chattiesmom · 10-27-2006, 06:12 PM

Sounds like God is trying to send you a message: Thou shalt not drink! LOL

But seriously, I am glad that you are ok. Be careful allergic reactions can be serious to fatal.....

Shanatink · 10-27-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Sounds like God is trying to send you a message: Thou shalt not drink! LOL

But seriously, I am glad that you are ok. Be careful allergic reactions can be serious to fatal.....

Yes I agree, I guess I can never have a drink again. Im glad its over now too

peanut · 10-27-2006, 06:25 PM

I have allergic reactions to alot of stuff and Shana be careful cause it starts out small like swelling and hives, then the next time you do it your throat could close up...BE CAREFUL GIRL, I know it sucks no drinking but be careful no joke....

Shanatink · 10-27-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by peanut

I have allergic reactions to alot of stuff and Shana be careful cause it starts out small like swelling and hives, then the next time you do it your throat could close up...BE CAREFUL GIRL, I know it sucks no drinking but be careful no joke....

Oh thats really scary, I never even thought of that. Ive had hives off and on for 2 weeks now(maybe thats why I had such a bad reaction to the maragarita? I dont really know

). Ive never had hives before in my life and this is so weird and has really sucked. I had to go to the doctor on Tuesday. She isnt sure if its stress related or a new medicine I was taking or what. Its really weird, I feel like over the past year my body chemistry has changed. I never had any allergies when I was younger but when I hit 25 i developed allergies to certain products, eye allergies and skin sensitivities and now hives

Im only 25 and Im falling apart!! lol (thats what my husband always says)

ChestersMom · 10-27-2006, 06:32 PM

First of all, I'm not recommending that you experiment too much, but I've found that I can no longer tolerate Tequila either. It makes my nose itch so badly that I scratch and scratch until it's raw. I had a daquiri at dinner tonight with friends and it didn't set too well either. So, I'm sticking with beer as the only problem I seem to have with it is that I once I start, I just can't stop

peanut · 10-27-2006, 06:34 PM

I never had any allergies until I turn 32, and from that point on it was down hill all the way, I am so allergic to medicine, paint, alot of different things....

BabyCash · 10-27-2006, 08:26 PM

I'm allergic to alcohol too. not as bad as you described above but i get really red and itchy and I get really hot for like 30 minutes then i'm freezing for like 3 hours. My cousin told me to take antacids (zantac, pepcid etc. the recommended dosage) before drinking and it's gotten better. btw, i'm not an alcoholic but i find that when i do drink (in moderation of course), it helps.

LuvtheCooper · 10-27-2006, 09:41 PM

I'm sorry to hear your not feeling well!! Feel free to pass any of those unwanted margaritas this way....I hate to see a good margarita go to waste

sweetr72 · 10-27-2006, 10:25 PM

My friends daughter is allergic to alcohol in every form!! So watch out for purfumes and bubble baths too!!

I havent had a drink in two years...yay me!! lol

Dawn

red98vett · 10-28-2006, 10:22 AM

Girl - I had one or 2 reactions to rum - We used to go out & ride motorcycles then after - drink rum and cokes.... and man - I sure do remember the day that happened to me - Your face feels like it's on FIRE. Looks pretty bad too - When it happened to me it only lasted about 30 minutes - GOOD LUCK !!!

Rae Rae · 10-28-2006, 10:29 AM

I had a teacher was allergic and that her ears would burn up. She said that was how she was able to tell her limit. If I were you I would just stay away from alcohol. God could be preventing you from drinking for a more serious reason, and this is just his way.

I don't understand why people develop allergies so late in life. I've never been allergic to any type of animal, and the past couple of years I've developed the worst allergies to small animals (not Yorkies, more like rodents and such).

Shanatink · 10-28-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

My friends daughter is allergic to alcohol in every form!! So watch out for purfumes and bubble baths too!!

I havent had a drink in two years...yay me!! lol

Dawn

I have found that I am very allergic to Nyquil now and I cant take it and I think its the alcohol in it.

RLC12345678 · 10-28-2006, 02:09 PM

You may not be allergic to the alcohol but something in the margarita mix. I know my hubby is allergic to strawberry daquries but is not allergic to alcohol. It is something in the mix for him.

10-27-2006, 05:20 PM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Allergic All of a sudden I have become really allergic to alcohol within the past year. What causes this? Sometimes Im fine and sometimes I have a horrible reaction like right now Im having the worst reaction Ive ever had. I just had a small drink of a margarita and my face is blotchy red all over and I feel like my face is on fire, it actually hurts. I took benedryl and Im afraid to take more as Im already on some other medication so how do I get this allergic reaction to go away? All I had was one sip! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

10-27-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Okay its getting better now. The redness & burning has gone away! Yay, That was pretty scary there for minute. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

10-27-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Sounds like God is trying to send you a message: Thou shalt not drink! LOL But seriously, I am glad that you are ok. Be careful allergic reactions can be serious to fatal..... __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

10-27-2006, 06:25 PM	#5
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I have allergic reactions to alot of stuff and Shana be careful cause it starts out small like swelling and hives, then the next time you do it your throat could close up...BE CAREFUL GIRL, I know it sucks no drinking but be careful no joke.... __________________ KIM

10-27-2006, 06:34 PM	#8
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I never had any allergies until I turn 32, and from that point on it was down hill all the way, I am so allergic to medicine, paint, alot of different things.... __________________ KIM

10-27-2006, 06:32 PM	#7
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	First of all, I'm not recommending that you experiment too much, but I've found that I can no longer tolerate Tequila either. It makes my nose itch so badly that I scratch and scratch until it's raw. I had a daquiri at dinner tonight with friends and it didn't set too well either. So, I'm sticking with beer as the only problem I seem to have with it is that I once I start, I just can't stop

10-27-2006, 08:26 PM	#9
BabyCash Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 102	I'm allergic to alcohol too. not as bad as you described above but i get really red and itchy and I get really hot for like 30 minutes then i'm freezing for like 3 hours. My cousin told me to take antacids (zantac, pepcid etc. the recommended dosage) before drinking and it's gotten better. btw, i'm not an alcoholic but i find that when i do drink (in moderation of course), it helps. __________________ ~ Amy ~ Last edited by BabyCash; 10-27-2006 at 08:28 PM.

10-27-2006, 09:41 PM	#10
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	I'm sorry to hear your not feeling well!! Feel free to pass any of those unwanted margaritas this way....I hate to see a good margarita go to waste __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

10-27-2006, 10:25 PM	#11
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	My friends daughter is allergic to alcohol in every form!! So watch out for purfumes and bubble baths too!! I havent had a drink in two years...yay me!! lol Dawn

10-28-2006, 10:22 AM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Girl - I had one or 2 reactions to rum - We used to go out & ride motorcycles then after - drink rum and cokes.... and man - I sure do remember the day that happened to me - Your face feels like it's on FIRE. Looks pretty bad too - When it happened to me it only lasted about 30 minutes - GOOD LUCK !!! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

10-28-2006, 10:29 AM	#13
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I had a teacher was allergic and that her ears would burn up. She said that was how she was able to tell her limit. If I were you I would just stay away from alcohol. God could be preventing you from drinking for a more serious reason, and this is just his way. I don't understand why people develop allergies so late in life. I've never been allergic to any type of animal, and the past couple of years I've developed the worst allergies to small animals (not Yorkies, more like rodents and such). __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

10-28-2006, 02:09 PM	#15
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	You may not be allergic to the alcohol but something in the margarita mix. I know my hubby is allergic to strawberry daquries but is not allergic to alcohol. It is something in the mix for him.