alcohol allergy symptoms hives

I asked for help on here a couple weeks ago for my alcohol intolerance/allergy. The first couple of times I ever drank I my forearms would swell up and break out in hives and itch very badly. I haven't gotten the hives in a while but my forearms still swell up and itch. Someone on here told me that I should take an antihistamine such a levocetrizine or cetrizine. I took 1 Zyrtec and I felt fine for a couple of hours but my arms eventually swelled up and started to itch again.

s called intoxication, not allergy. None of your symptoms point to an alcohol allergy. I suggest you stay away from it. Why make matters worse? Have you seen a doctor for any of these symptoms? Something as simple as an inner ear problem can also cause dizziness. Allergies can pop up out of nowhere. Did you test positive for anything?

You can take antihistaminics prior to consumption of alcohol also but pls get yourself prescribed for them from an allergist.Also it is true that allergy to alcohol can cause anaphylactic reaction which may be life threatening. Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.

Hi, welcome to the forum, alcohol is known to cause flushing in some individuals. You are not allergic to alcohol. It causes direct vasodilation of the skin, related either to alcohol directly or its metabolite, acetaldehyde. Alcohol is oxidized to acetaldehyde in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). This acetaldehyde is further converted to acetic acid by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.

I used to be able to drink beer, wine, or liquor and never had any problems (even if I drank a lot). Then, in my mid-20's I developed either alcohol intolerance or an alcohol allergy. I didn't have restricted breathing but I did have a runny nose and a very noticeable increased heart rate. I'd get this after just one drink, and it didn't matter if it was beer, wine, or liquor.

It does sound like this is something too look into. Hives and itchiness of skin are common with alcohol allergy. Here is some information on alcohol intolerance. https://www.mayoclinic.

Lately however the hive outbreaks have increased in frequency to almost every day, regardless of drinking any alcohol or not. I can go over a week without any alcohol and I still get hives every day. They vary in intensity and body location as well as time of the day. This has been happening since New Year's Eve (end of 2012, beginning of 2013). That night I did go out drinking and the following day I got a hive outbreak. But since then they are coming back almost daily.

I read you can be allergic to alcohol, I think the hives have stopped since I am not drinking but I still have some small breakouts.

It lasts up to 2 days each time and symptoms are not the usual hives, sickness or diarrhoea but a hangover/morning sickness, nausea, brain fog, poisoned feeling through my veins and my eyes go yellow. I’ve ruled out : fibromyalgia, bad gut health, menopause, mental health and anxiety as I’ve tried treatments for most but no luck.

A few hours later my boyfriend complained of having a burning penile rash, which I assumed was from an allergy to the Metronidizale. He went to the hospital and got a cream for it. Now, several days later, he says its "better" but still complains of being raw. He also did bizarre stuff like apply alcohol to his penis. Have you heard of such an allergic reaction. What can we do now?

My allergist told me to try Claritin tabs instead of gel caps but I took one after having my allergy shot and I broke out in hives again. Now all the pollen is out and my eyes are really itchy and red and I have a hard time seeing at work. I tried taking Atarax last night to see if that would help more than Benadryl. Big mistake since I woke up broke out in bad hives. I had to wait to get home to take benadryl since I am not 100% certain that Benadryl does not give me hives.

Goodness I hope mine dont last that long they are the worst thing, I am not taking any Meds as I learned the Hard way and had many of the side effects but not Hives, I got these after Dental Work and cannot get any answers what could have triggered them ,I go into the search engine for answers the dentist said Abslutly not that it wasnt any of the things he uses in Dental procedures and gave me a course of Penicillin, and infererd I was nervous.

This can be caused by alteration in the Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) gene; food allergy such as beer components malted barley, hops and yeast; and allergy to alcohol itself. An allergy test may help identify the specific allergen that should be avoided. It is best that you check with your doctor for proper evalaution. Take care and regards.

t want to depend on what I saw on the internet so when we went to an allergy specialist, the doctor told me I had an Acute Uticaria which is Hives and had given me lots and lots of medicines, I had to drink steroids, anti-histamine (Raxide and Co-altria) for two weeks and had to return if the hives won't stop. But fortunately, it did stop after that. But now, after 2 weeks have passed, I have it again and it is becoming worse and worse.

started getting hives and an increase in my asthma symptoms in sept 2010, no explanation for this that i am aware of, tried benadryl seemed to make it worse, lortadine didnt help either, the itching, burning, stinging was unbearable. started taking zyrtec, seemed to help a little but starts up again so i also started taking zantac along with the zyrtec. i am still getting some hives and itching but now for about the past 3-4 wks now i'm also getting nausea, please help!

If you have mold in your house, then the joint pain and allergy could be due to mold. This has to be ruled out by an allergy test. Please consult an allergy specialist. Well, joint pains with rash can also be seen in SLE, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, polymayalgia rheumatica and chronic fatigue syndrome. Gout, though typically affects the great toe, can cause thumb pain and swelling along with a rash. Hashimotos Thyroiditis is another possibility.

Just a quick note to say hi! If your Mom has recently stopped the intake of sugar in favor of the NON-SUGAR - stevia, be aware that the Stevia is a deravative of ragweed! Most people are allergic to stevia and it can cause "hivelike" symptoms. If the hives become overbearing, try cooling the areas with aloe vera plant. Just cut off 3 sides of a leaf and pat it on to the affected area. Consider staying away from stevia. prayers are with you for a healing.

Thanks...I was thinking about that...just the hives...no asthma or other symptoms...but it's getting painful. I know this is a no brainer, so I will stop. Thanks!

Its almost been 5 days and i have had itchy rashes, and hives. these hives are all over my body on my upper chest, my sides. my thighs,elbows,hands,and fingers. they go away and come back and now i am having Tingling or a pins-and-needles sensation on my upper body(hands,neck,back,sides) i have been taken allergy medicine and using caladryl clear lotion but seems to be no help. Does any one know whats wrong with me?

I had allergy to water for more than 3 years. My symptoms are itching and redness on only my legs, even though the water touches my full body. I've went to government doctors and they told me to use oil on the legs. It was working until few days back when even the oil doesnt stop the itching. I used to use a low power allergy pill which now doesnt work either. the itchiness drives me mad and i itch my skin like im tearing them of.

Regarding the allergic reaction to alcohol,it is usually not the alcohol that produces the allergic reaction to the wine or beer. The other ingredients in the alcohol, such as yeast, sulfur dioxide, and additives are often the culprits. Beer may contain a variety of ingredients, including barley, corn, wheat, and rye that may precipitate an allergic reaction. Since the allergens have not been identified in your case,so I would advise you to get allergy testing done.

m getting allergy again. the symptoms are same as i experienced at my childhood. what should i do? do i need any tests. pls help me.

Do you have any other known allergies, or health issues?

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