Allergy to alcohol?

[helen]

I have only ever been a social drinker and drink maybe once a week. On a normal night i would drink about 4/5 drinks and these would have no effect on me. Recently I have been ill a few hours after drinking just 1 or 2 drinks (Ihave been vomitting and unable to eat for about 24hrs). Is it possible there is a medical reason for this?

[gen]

I too have that problem. Never in my life had I had a problem with drinking. All of a sudden 2 years ago the slightest little bit of alcohol in me and I get very ill.  I mean vomiting, shakes, sweating...ect.  I just figure I developed an allergy to alcohol.

[dean]

or you could be pregnate.  Check that out too!

[barbara to pain and lortab]

It sounds like alcohol withdrawal symptoms to me. It doesn't take much to become addicted for some people more prone and usually the withdrawal can start only a few hours after the last drink.

Next time you feel like ****, test it by having a few oz. drink and see if you feel much better. If you do, than you are likely alcohol dependant even if only a social drinker.

If you have doubts. try a few A.A. meetings and they can really help you get away from the booze. Some of us just have to accept we are addicted and not touch the stuff. I tried controlled drinkng for years before giving it up. Hope this helps.

[Chad B]

Maybe you have an ulcer?  Check into it.