Can you be allergic to hard liquor but not beer?
I don’t think you’re ever allergic to either to be honest.You may be allergic to some specific ingredient that may be present in beer (e.g. gluten), but there are beers brewer from grains without that protein.Same thing with hard liquor. You’re probably not allergic to liquor in general, but to some ingredient that may be present in some specific types or brands.If you are allergic to citrus, for example, you should probably stay away from limoncello, but would have no problem with whisky, or beer for that matter.The key issue is that both “beer” and “hard liquor” are terms that aren’t well-defined enough for the question to be able to make much sense.
What am I allergic to?
It is absolutely possible to be allergic and/or sensitive to alcohol. It seems every reaction also came after drinking something with carbonation which some people have a sensitivity to, as well. Do you drink a lot of soda otherwise or just with alcohol? If it's just with alcohol, that might be your culprit. If not, it's probably the alcohol itself and if you want to avoid the reaction, you'll have to avoid the drinking. Bummer.
Am i allergic to alcohol?
Every time i drink i need to be cautious with what I'm drinking because i never know if i will have an allergic reaction to it .. for example it took literally one sip of red wine for my face to get red and hot immediately .. other drinks that I've gotten an allergic reaction to are Hypnotic , Alize , and other "fruity" drinks. I'm OK with beer i can tolerate it and i don't get an allergic reaction to it. I'm a very very very lightweight when it comes to alcohol , it only takes one beer to make me tipsy not to mention liquor. and the most severe allergic reaction i had was with wine in which i mentioned earlier. I would like for someone please to answer the question of why I'm allergic to some kinds of alcohol and perfectly fine with others. I am not Asian so the whole Asian flush theory does not apply to me. I'm 17 years old and i know i shouldn't be drinking but I'm not looking for your opinion on why I'm drinking illegally i just want to know why im allergic to certain types of alcohol. thank you
17 and allergic to alcohol?
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol than are others. However, this doesn't mean you have an alcohol allergy. A true food allergy involves your immune system. In such cases, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food or a component of that food as a harmful substance. Your immune system triggers certain cells to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to fight the "enemy" food or food component. Signs and symptoms of food allergy include tingling in the mouth, hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, tongue or throat. An alcohol allergy would be very uncommon. However, you could be allergic to other ingredients in an alcoholic beverage, such as wheat or sulfur dioxide, a preservative. There are also substances in some alcohol beverages such as wine that can cause flushing or even rashes. Still, it's more likely that you have an alcohol intolerance — which means you are more sensitive to the normal effects of alcohol. Alcohol can cause a variety of immediate adverse effects on the body, including headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, nasal congestion, or warm, red, itchy skin. Many people of Asian descent experience an unusual flushing reaction after drinking alcohol — even in very small amounts. This is caused by a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down alcohol completely. Some research suggests that people who experience alcohol flush reaction may be at increased risk of alcohol-related conditions, such as cancer of the esophagus and liver disease. The only solution to all of these problems is to avoid alcohol. Rarely, severe pain following alcohol ingestion may be a sign of a more serious underlying disorder, such as Hodgkin's disease — also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma. If you experience unusual symptoms after ingesting alcohol, consult your doctor.
If I'm allergic to yeast, can I drink hard alcohol?
I know yeast is used to make all alcohols, beers, and wines. But I've read that hard alcohol is "purified" by evaporating it, leaving all the yeast, etc. behind. Does that mean there's no yeast in the final product of hard alcohol? ....and might this - please god! - apply to wine and beer as well?
Am I allergic to grain alcohol or am I drinking too much for it to make my head hurt while I'm drunk?
I was drinking Everclear & the first time I drank it like nothing,but of course not straight. I just got a mild headache after but it was normal after drinking .. The second time it affected me more & kinda grossed me out .. & I got really drunk but 2 hours later I got a migraine while I was drunk & I got really sick. The third time it was barely anything & just the smell made me want to turn it down. I drank only 3 sips & it started giving me a little bit of a headache but it went away .. Maybe I was dehydrated or I don't know what's going on .. At first it was like regular vodka to me,& now it's like I can barely smell it without wanting to puke .. Maybe it's in my head? Help me out please, I appreciate it !(:
I am allergic to sulfa. Can I drink alcohol?
This question honestly doesn’t make much sense — sulfa allergies tend to be allergies to drugs involving sulfates and sulfites, resulting from chemical reactions in the creation of the drug.Alcohol, in general, is entirely unrelated to sulfur, sulfa, and sulfites/sulfates. There are some forms (wine) which tend to have naturally-occurring sulfites, but usually not in sufficient quantities to trigger a sulfa allergy (my wife is severely allergic to sulfa, but drinks wine without any problems whatsoever).As with any medical question, if you’re seriously concerned you should probably ask your primary care physician — and if you don’t have one, you should probably get one.
I am allergic to brewers yeast , are there any alcoholic beverages that i can drink???
Well, first off, are you allergic to brewers yeast, or a chemical it contains/produces. Most beers, unless they say they are bottle conditioned/fermented, are usually filtered (and pasteurized) and almost completely yeast free. Wine is the same way. However, even if they are yeast free, alcoholic beverages may contain an extract from the yeast, that is exactly what you are allergic too. Hard liquors would be the least likely to culprit to make you ill, since they are made of the recondensed vapor of ethanol and water, and other light flavor compounds. There are definitely no solid yeast compounds in hard liquor, but then again, if you're allergic to an ester, phenol, or other volatile that the yeast produces, then it is possible that those could be distilled into the final product as well. All in all, it comes down to just how allergic you are to brewers yeast. If it's a mild allergy, then most large commercial brews should be safe. Not because they contain chemicals like moron above said, but because they super filter and pasteurize their products so that they always taste the same. Wine is usually filtered very well and doesn't contain yeast either. Hard liquor contains no yeast.
Allergy to rubbing alcohol, am I allergic to alcohol then?
I am highly allergic to rubbing alcohol, like I can not use the standard nail polish remover or use many hand sanitizers or soaps. Does this mean I am allergic to alcohol as well, like drinking alcohol? I can't seem to find an answer anywhere.