Allergies

I also have the same reaction.  My father was an alcoholic... I started drinking when I was young,  say 17.  Now I’m 36.   And I get these reactions that have been occurring more frequently and more severe, every time with less alcohol.  

Since I love to drink,  I started taking Allegra in order to stop the allergic reaction (after 4 drinks,  specially with rum,  my face would turn red, my hands and feet start to itch, and the reaction continues to grow if I don’t stop drinking)   but now,  not even the allegra is able to stop this reaction.  

I would really like to know if I have an alternative medicine to prevent this,  or if I’m doing serious damage to my body,   fact is I believe I’m an alcoholic so,   what choices do you think I have?

[1234betterlife]

the obvious answer would be to stop drinking. you would not continue to use penicillin if you had an allergic reaction. you certainly would not look for a medication just so you could use the substance. you stated you believe you are an alcoholic. that is the first step of sobriety, and a solution to your problem.

[IBKleen]

Are you asking if there is a preventive medicine to stop the reaction so you can continue drinking? My God...this is scary.

Your body is trying to tell you something. Listen to it. You are young and you can beat this--if you want it. But, you have to want to stop drinking and live your life sober.

Have you considered inpatient rehab? There you could not only stop drinking, but gain the tools needed to stay sober.

I wish you luck. Take care of yourself.

[marcatj]

honey... when i read your statement "after 4 drinks" i thought, wow, this girl can drink!!!

that's alot of booze, especially for a woman.  i'm not judging - i like to drink too - but i know for me personally, after 2 - if i COULD drink more than 2 - i'd be lights out!

honey, like everyone said - it's alot.  it's simply alot of booze and your body is screaming a message at you loud and clear.. so hear it if you can.

also - i hope you realize there is no judgement in my (or anyone's) words... we're all addicts, just a different d.o.c...

listen to your bod... at the very least, cut back if you can...

take good care,
mj

[chelas36]

Thanks everyone,  I'm sure going to try

[IBKleen]

Good for you chelas!!!!

[avisg]

welcome ,
Plz try to get some help . You are young you have lots of life ahead of you . Your body cant handle the alcohol ...... It is trying to tell you no more.... plz listen too it.....
avis