Terrible effects from any alcohol at all

[Anonymous]

I was down to one serving on special occasions, ideally before 7 pm because 2 servings led to side effects like headache and disrupted sleep that lingered for days.

I had a single glass recently and felt like I had the flu for a week.

I think I’m going to have to abstain from all alcohol from here on out. I had 1/2 shot glass of apple jack last night while baking an apple bread pudding. I didn’t even feel tipsy, but had a horrible night with insomnia and diarrhea. DH had an entire shot and was fine.

Will I have to give up real vanilla extract next?

[Anonymous]

Re vanilla, the alcohol evaporates in baking so that should be fine.

[Anonymous]

I’m guessing you are just hitting your late 40s or early 50s and are in late perimenopause. Welcome to the club. Yes, this is the new normal.

[Anonymous]

Idk but I barely drink ever and it’s no loss. If you’re not used to it, you will find that no one gives you a hard time and it’s not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

One glass and you felt like you had the flu FOR A WEEK? I think you should run this by your physician.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you are just hitting your late 40s or early 50s and are in late perimenopause. Welcome to the club. Yes, this is the new normal.

Yup. It sucks but this is what it does to me too.

[Anonymous]

I feel bad for about 24 hours after, then fine, and yes, it really takes the enjoyment out of having a glass of wine. I do think this is a new normal. But feeling as if you have the flu for a week seems extreme. I would get bloodwork done.

[Anonymous]

I sleep poorly and have a headache for 23 hours after 2 drinks. But not an entire week. Do you drink water?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One glass and you felt like you had the flu FOR A WEEK? I think you should run this by your physician.

Not that unusual. A couple glasses for me and I ended up with morning sickness for months!

[Anonymous]

Do you have normal liver values?

[Anonymous]

You can order an alcohol sensitivity test by Genovate from Amazon. You swab the inside of your cheek and send it back. Several weeks later, you receive a full report explaining your sensitivity, genetics, and possible allergic reaction. I cannot drink alcohol because I get migraines.

[Anonymous]

I lost alcohol tolerance slowly while in peri menopause. I’m in full menopause and never go near it. I don’t miss it one bit. The side effects are just not worth it.

[Anonymous]

Hi!

I am officially in menopause. I drink water and have normal liver values. I have some long-term chronic health issues (largely autoimmune), but light drinking was not an issue before. I had a physical in the fall and do bloodwork monthly as part of monitoring for a medication I take. None of the medications I take have an alcohol warning.

I wish I was exaggerating about how harsh a single serving impacted me. Now a half a serving. My social circle aren’t heavy drinkers and include some teetotalers so I’ll be fine abstaining entirely.

I’m relieved to hear this is the new normal for this stage in life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can order an alcohol sensitivity test by Genovate from Amazon. You swab the inside of your cheek and send it back. Several weeks later, you receive a full report explaining your sensitivity, genetics, and possible allergic reaction. I cannot drink alcohol because I get migraines.

Thanks! I might do that both out of curiosity and to be able to offer my daughters any genetic info.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Re vanilla, the alcohol evaporates in baking so that should be fine.

Glad to hear this. Thanks!