Lindsay2685
07-05-2006, 11:06 PM
I have a cousin who is 25 years old and enjoys drinking on weekends. He rarely drinks anything but beer. I was with him when he was drinking vodka and his face, arms hands and feet broke out in hives. We think it is an allergy but we are trying to narrow it down. What is in vodka that isnt in beer and how serious is it? Should he stop drinking? Would an allergy shot help?
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gardenandcats
07-06-2006, 01:18 AM
Hives are always a sign of a allergic reaction. Vodka has much much more alcohol in it then beer. If I where him I would be very carefull the reaction could be much worse if he consumes larger amounts of alcohol besides hives. Throat swelling resulting in being unable to breath.
barbarasmith999
07-06-2006, 02:06 AM
Probabaly you ask first your cousin to stop drinking of vodka or beer so that you can see if she has an allergy on it.
wife_2_Jai
07-13-2006, 01:44 AM
I have a cousin who is 25 years old and enjoys drinking on weekends. He rarely drinks anything but beer. I was with him when he was drinking vodka and his face, arms hands and feet broke out in hives. We think it is an allergy but we are trying to narrow it down. What is in vodka that isnt in beer and how serious is it? Should he stop drinking? Would an allergy shot help?
Between the two.. Vodka VS Beer... There is Corn in Vodka when it is made.. and there is barley in Beer.... Yes.. there is a higher alcohol level in the vodka... I would strongly say that it would be the ingredients forsure... But... I am not a docotr.. Hives is huge sign of allergic reaction.. Does he pass out or become at all sleepy..? I would take him the a doctor.. and get him checked for allergies.. Perhaps he has no idea what it is bugging him...
Good Luck..
Between the two.. Vodka VS Beer... There is Corn in Vodka when it is made.. and there is barley in Beer.... Yes.. there is a higher alcohol level in the vodka... I would strongly say that it would be the ingredients forsure... But... I am not a docotr.. Hives is huge sign of allergic reaction.. Does he pass out or become at all sleepy..? I would take him the a doctor.. and get him checked for allergies.. Perhaps he has no idea what it is bugging him...
Good Luck..
skydiva44
08-05-2006, 01:43 PM
My problem is that when I drink any kind of alcohol, after one sip my face becomes very red and feels like it is on fire.....anyone else have the same problem or know what it could be? I have tried different drinks, vodka, rum and bailey's, same reaction to all of them. Thanks for any info....
Misty800
08-05-2006, 02:43 PM
Skydiva44:
Alcohol flush reaction is the body's inability to break down ingested alcohol completely. It is an inactive enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), which is normally responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde which is a byproduct of the metabolism of alcohol. Acetaldehyde is a toxin and if your body can't break it down, it accumulates and causes flushing.
Alcohol flush reaction is the body's inability to break down ingested alcohol completely. It is an inactive enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), which is normally responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde which is a byproduct of the metabolism of alcohol. Acetaldehyde is a toxin and if your body can't break it down, it accumulates and causes flushing.
skydiva44
08-08-2006, 10:57 PM
Is this something to worry about? Should I not drink at all? I always stop drinking the drink when I feel the flushing coming on, so don't know what would happen if I continue the drink, would it eventually go away? It is just so puzzling, I understand about the enzymes not breaking down, but is that a bad thing? Should I see a Dr? I am only an occasional social drinker so it would not be a huge deal never to drink again...
beaka_sue
08-10-2006, 12:22 AM
SKYDIVA44
Oh my god I have the same problem. I thought maybe I was just crazy, but I guess I am not alone. Did you find out what was wrong? Let me know.
:)
Oh my god I have the same problem. I thought maybe I was just crazy, but I guess I am not alone. Did you find out what was wrong? Let me know.
:)
ICC
08-11-2006, 09:02 AM
similar problem-------no matter what it is beer, wine are the worse i getred faced, palpitaions, headache. 2 or 10 drinks the hangover is horrible. lasts for 2 days. when i had allergy testing done the girl said to me "i know you don't drink beer or wine, you are extremelyallergic to an ingredient in both" don't remember what it was though. so for years i have not drank either and very rarely drink anything but ihave noticed if i have a mixed drink (have to be careful what's in it since i am diabetic) i don't drink more than 2 and have no reaction. :)