Alcohol and Sinus Pain - Sinus Problems Message Board

sinuspain · 08-02-2002, 08:47 AM

I've recently (in the past 9 months) developed an annoying problem. I have been a social drinker throughout my entire life with no problems; however, I recently started having problems. Whenever I drink alcohol, I start to get searing pain in my sinus under my eye. It then spreads to my temples and then my nose gets incredibly stuffed. It normally begins after a few drinks of alcohol. I've seen an ENT, who says he sees no problem. I recently saw an allergist, who recommended that I use Nasonex every day to try and clear up my sinuses. Has anyone ever encountered this problem? None of the doctors seem to recognize exactly what it is.

Natopheli · 08-07-2002, 08:17 AM

Dehydration. I can feel the effects after just one drink. Try drinking a glass of water to every drink you have.
Nat

LisaL · 08-08-2002, 06:51 PM

Alcohol is made with yeast. Lots of folks are allergic to yeast, and you may be also. This can cause the symptoms you are having. Hope this helps.
LisaL

sinuspain · 08-09-2002, 10:25 AM

It looks as if the Nasonex may be doing the trick. Thanks for all your help, though.

As far as being allergic to yeast...its quite possible that I am. Even the allergist himself was startled by how many swollen bumps I had in my arm after my first allergy test. I'm sure yeast was one of the many.