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bad reaction to alcohol

by ducky, Sep 03, 2001 12:00AM
i didn't drink very often but when i did i had a tendancy to have a bad reaction. i don't drink beer or wine (tastes yucky) so tend to drink stuff like vodka and lemonade, and like those bottles of alcopops like vodka cruisers.

anyway after even just one drink i can feel all achy it hurts and seems to radiate out from my chest/stomach area. i can also feel really hot.

a couple of other times when i have drunk alcohol, i have gone to bed feeling ok, but have thrown up after i woke up in the morning.

once after just one drink i started feeling really bad and out of it, i ended up sliding down the wall and sitting on the floor of the nightclub, oh the shame!



i heard that asian's have a tendancy to have a bad reaction to alcohol, something to do with an enzyme. i am half chinese. should i have some kind of test?



i currently do not drink. is there anyway that i can drink in the future without having a bad reaction?

Member Comments (18)

by mickytim, Sep 03, 2001 12:00AM
To: Ducky


Hi Ducky Welcome to post, you have come to a great place to ask questions.



I don't want to sound like a jerk, and yes I guess we all can sometime but,I have 2 things to ask are you or have you been an alcholic, or have these tendences?  I'm only asking because if it's social drinking without the God awfull condition that many of us have, then please don't drink.  Please if you don't have a problem stay away form one. ( I'm not trying to be mean and sorry if it sounds that way ).



Do you have, or have you ever been to, a Dr about a gastrointesinoal problem that may exist. Only asking because we have had to deal with that wwith my daughter ( it was not pretty ) the throwing up, heart burn, and bleeding of her stomach, and intesinal walls, was actually something that started at birth. She was on tagament and other meds at 1 year old.



It got old trying to give a kid these meds, and when she turned 11 the Dr believe it or not, suggested that we try an herbal approach, This may help, ( please ber with my spelling )

Acidofalis, which is good enzimes that go to your intestanal track and fight the bad ones, which, are the ones that send pains in you stomach and sides, and, Aloe vera gel, the one without any preserveatives ( this is a must ). Preservatives will counter react the acidofalis.  Put a small amout in a blender with a touch of cool aid or ice tea for flavor, if needed, and drink.  We found that my daughter has not touched meds for 3 years, and has not had any internal bleeding since.



Just things to think about but I would see the Dr. first, just in case it maybe something different



Best wishes for a speedy recovery, from experiance that is very painful problem!



peace



mickytim

by Thomas, Sep 03, 2001 12:00AM
To: dicky
among people who are are intolerant of alcohol, these are common reactions you're having. Count yourself lucky you'll never be able to drink enough to become an alcoholic. If you must get high, find another drug or face cardio-pulminary arrest.



Thomas

by PHILLYCHAD, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: AGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY POST'S!!!!!!!!!!!

by Witchywoman, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
Sorry to bust in on this thread..but I have a real, actual question! (g)



I've been off the hydrocodone for about a week and a half, and am still having diarhea and occassional sharp, strong stomach pains.  Is this normal?  



thanks in advance to anyone who has an idea about this..



WW

by Kristen, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: WW
Hey you....how are you???  I got your email and thanks for writing that was so sweet....I think thats normal to still have some cramping....Those pills are VERY constipating....so you have to realize that long time you were on those, they probably messed with your stomach quite a bit and now its trying to adjust, not having that medication....I had alot of cramping/gas pains for quite some time....but it will soon subside...if I remember correctly, it lasted several weeks for me.....now I'm no medical Dr., but those were the same symptoms I had....Kristen

by Witchywoman, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristen
Thanks Kristen, it helps to know that this is not something that is unique!



How are you doing? Any update on your situation with your boyfriend?



love,

WW

by Kristen, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: WW
I sent you an email to explain further.....as the saga continues....or more like "As My Stomach Turns"....ugggg  I think God must be making us deal with all these difficulties (addiction, relationships, kids, etc.) to see how much we can actually take....I'm doing great though...the LUZER....his loss anyway....he'll never find another SuperWoman like MEEEE!!!!!  :)  :)  Kristen

by mickytim, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristen and WW
Kristen way to go girl, didnot mean to read your post but, There are many more fish in the sea, and a few bottom feeding ones. Outstanding!



WW Hi WW I'm what 25 days or more and still have that feeling, even though I've takin Amodoium AD, Charrchol Tablets and pizza crusts, Carbs tend to bind some people.



Did you read my other post about where to find cheaper vitamins and stuff?



You both are encouragement for me.



Strength and peace



mickytim

by Kristen, Sep 04, 2001 12:00AM
To: mickytim
Thanks for the support.....GOD is this struggle hard...I'm dealing with this addiction and a breakup....it hurts so bad when someone tells you they are not in love with you...can we say..Knife in the heart!!!  Its all I can do to get through these feelings of loss and lonliness...I know in the past just a few pills and I would feel NO PAIN....but that hasnt worked for me thus far, so I'm not gonna go there again.  I guess Time heals all wounds....but I wish time would hurry up and pass....I HATE feeling like this....thanks everyone!!  ~kristen

by mickytim, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristen
Kristen, did I tell you that's my daughter name, the light of my life.

I just sent a post to Broken that brought back some of the hardest, toughest, feelings, from so deep inside me, and I saw your reply to me, and belive it or not I was sending it to you for some strength last nite untill my computer went down.  I also saw you were feeling better so I said I just hold on to this till I saw Brokens message.



You are tougher each day!! We see that.  I can't tell you how as a parent we survive no matter how hard things are, and put food on the table, but thats what makes my day.  That's were I get my love right now! Oh of course it would be great to get a little every once and a while but, What's more important, someone who's bringing me down OR someone who brings me up!!!! ( even through my shame as an addict).



It all comes around, and around, and around, and this merry-go-round is not good for anyone, so we have to get off and live, join the PTA join cheerleading, join football, join baseball ( your kids ), and remember that there are many single dads at these games to, go fishing again AND STAY AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM FEEDERS AND THE SHARKS.



I'm with you and everyone everyday, STRENGTH to you Kristen, you will!! make !! it!! or we have to come over and tickle torture you, see made you smile.



peace

mickytim

by Kristen, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
To: Mickytim and Broken
Mickytim....Thank you for that tickle....that DID make me smile....I think the last of my conversations with the NOW X-boyfriend are OVER....I have accepted the fact that he does not love me for who I am and is NOT in love with me....he actually told me that...*******!!!!  I am sad, but relieved...I guess the hardest part is hearing him tell me he broke things off with me because I'm not the kind of person he wants to be with....so what I am feeling and hearing from him is 1)I'm not good enough 2)shame 3)rejection 4)that I'm not a good mother 5)I didn't live up to his expectations (man, kinda feels like he's my DAD or something) WOW, that was a breakthrough....that is how my dad always made me feel...maybe that is why I was attracted to him...Anyway, thanks for supporting me and your kind words!!



Broken.....oh man....my heart is breaking when I hear how down you are....I promise the drugs are what is keeping you down...once that **** is out of your system you will start to see things differently....you will feel joy and happiness...you'll start to laugh again and enjoy the simple things in life....I was wondering how old you were if you dont mind me asking....I'm 34 right now and my whole 20s and 30s were a nightmare and I didn't see how ****** up I was till later in life and if your in your 20s that is such a good thing to realize your in pain and be able to reach out....I know I just couldn't reach out till just a few years ago...if you want to talk, I have AOL IM, its cnjsmom1111 or email me at ***@**** is SOOOOO hard, but through each tough situation you oversome, you will become a stronger person....just TRY and hang tough and talk to us more...it definately helps.....



Love to ALL!!!!  Kristen

by Witchywoman, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
To: Broken
Broken, you are so right about the depression that the meds cause. The pain pills were causing intense depression for me. I was even having suicidal thoughts, and that scared me, 'cause while I'd never do that, it is totally unlike me to have thoughts like that.

The depression got better for me after I got off the pills, even before I started taking the 5 HTP supplement, which also helps with depression tons.



Please stay with us...we don't have any judgements or expectations of you, and will be here to support you, as much as we possibly can.



love,



WW

by mickytim, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristen and broken
Broken, dude you ok! I truly hope your feeling better, talk to us we are here, and yes we are men to, who feel the same as you!



Kristen, Glad you got my tickle gram, Now get caller ID and when the shark babe, sinks his teeth dear, into the phone call, DON"T ANSWER IT ! I know about the father fiqure stuff it happens with us guys to! according to them anything we do is never good enough (or was that my x wife ).



Always remeber your better than this, and **** you deserve better, or I'll set you up with my cusin Willbur, he's alittle hairy and drools some but, with his unemployment checks, can take you dutch treat to MickyD's! I'm kinding.



Now go give those kids a big hug and get the love you deserve, unconditionally!!



peace

mickytim

by susanlea, Sep 05, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristin
Email me at ***@****.  Leave me an email address and we can talk.  I have been the breakup route in the last 6  months so I know how you feel and to be alone.  All I will say now is, You will survive, and it does get better.  But we can ta