Why do I feel ill (headache) soon after drinking even small amounts of alcohol, everytime, such as 1/2 beer or more?
I'm 52 now and have noticed this over the past 10 years.
When I was younger I must have had a good tolerance and
sometimes did not even have a hangover the next morning.
Now, the "hangover" starts within an hour of consuming pretty well any amount of booze - whether it's beer, wine or cocktails.
People think I am antisocial because I drink only water when
I go out and always have to explain why I'm not boozing it up with everyone. The last time I did party I suffered horribly the next 2 full days - what a waste of time! No more from now on...
Lay people said that I must have a problem metabolizing alcohol and that I should get my liver tested thoroughly. Suggestions?