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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Delayed reaction to alcohol, other depressants and prednisone
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Delayed reaction to alcohol, other depressants and prednisone
by mz, May 29, 2002 12:00AM
I am 36 yrs. old an in good physical condition. About 1 1/2 yrs. ago I developed a condition where approximately 24 hours after drinking alcohol I get an intense esophageal pain and vomiting w/o nausea for about 12 hrs. It also happened 3 times after surgical procedures (I'm guessing from the anesthesia) and also when I was on prednisone. I've been to 3 gasto docs and they are all stumped. My next move is to see a neurologist. My only other symtom is dysphagia that comes and goes and lingers after attacks. I have had 2 endoscopies and have been checked for delayed gastric emptying and gall bladder function...all negative, as were batteries of blood and urine tests. The attacks are severe. Anyone have a clue? Thx.
Member Comments (2)
by Beaker, May 29, 2002 12:00AM
I am wondering if it has anything to do with your pancreas. Sometimes you can become alcohol intolerant and the pancreas can cause the pain you are describing along with the vomiting. I know I am unable to drink. I have Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and even some medications can cause that pain. I hope you find a solution to your situation. Let us know how you are feeling. Good Luck!
by keithc, May 30, 2002 12:00AM
i too have a delayed reaction to beer or wine. i can not tolerate more then 1-2 beers or i find when it reaches my colon i have spasms in my digestive track and throat. i also become very hot until i take benedryl. ?? no dr. seems very interested in diag. this one. so i just can not drink.. yet sometimes after its been awhile i try again and i experience anxiety until the symptoms go away.
