oitnb Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I always get a bad hangover even if I only drink like three beers. I also get drunk easy, so I don't drink more than 5 beers or a few shots. I always feel sick the next day no matter how little I drink! I don't even drink much, I'd say like six times a year or so, because it always makes me sick, so it's not worth it to me. But I'm starting to wonder if I am just intolerant to alcohol? Anyone dealt with this? Health info - I'm 5'1, 130 lbs, lactose intolerant but no allergies or anything of that sort. I have sensitive kidneys/bladder and have to drink a lot of water or I quickly get uti's and bladder infections. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 A lot of people get a hangover after 3 to 5 beers. I would say you're pretty normal. 3 to 5 beers is actually quite a bit. One beer is actually a little bit. Link to comment
oitnb Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 A lot of people get a hangover after 3 to 5 beers. I would say you're pretty normal. 3 to 5 beers actually quite a bit. Even beers in cans? I'm not talking about the big glasses of beers you get a bars. I drink at home. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 What do you mean by sensitive kidneys? Link to comment
oitnb Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 What do you mean by sensitive kidneys? If I drink too much sugary drinks, like pop or sugary juices, I get a uti. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Even beers in cans? I'm not talking about the big glasses of beers you get a bars. I drink at home. Yeah even beers in cans. 5 is A LOT. If you don't want the killer hangover have one. Link to comment
oitnb Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah even beers in cans. 5 is A LOT. If you don't want the killer hangover have one. Maybe it's because I'm young and all my peers are going through the partying stage but five doesn't seem like a lot to me lol. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Maybe it's because I'm young and all my peers are going through the partying stage but five doesn't seem like a lot to me lol. It could be your stage of life too, yes. But you also said that your mother is a raging alcoholic so maybe you do not know how to judge what is a lot from what is not a lot due to how you were raised. But believe me five beers a lot. And I would be surprised if you didn't have a raging hangover . Link to comment
Fudgie Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If I drink too much sugary drinks, like pop or sugary juices, I get a uti. This has nothing to do with kidneys and everything to do with your sugar levels. Too high sugar levels = uti when you have a lot of sugary beverages. Everyone is different in how their bodies are sensitive to this but it's not a kidney problem, I assure you. Also, in my experience, clear spirits are the way to go if you want to avoid a hangover. Many people get hangovers from beer. I hate beer and drink hard liquor or wine. I don't drink in excess much anymore but I've been able to have 5 mixed drinks (tequila, vodka, gin) all in one night (over several hours) and have been fine while others have 2 beers and their head hurts. I drank so much vodka a couple years ago and never had a hangover. I am with Vic, 5 is a lot. Maybe not by early 20s binging standards but it's actually a lot. I actually think 3+ in one night is a lot. Most people, barring college students, frat boys, and alcoholics, will have 1-2 a weekend night if that. Link to comment
shes2smart Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Depending on your ethnic heritage, you may have a physiological intolerance to alcohol: link removed I'm half Filipino. I discovered my genetic make-up includes this intolerance. Initially thought I just needed to adapt to drinking alcohol, until I learned about this genetic trait in a health class. Link to comment
mhowe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Five beers for someone your size is HUGE!! Try 2 beers and then drink a large glass of water before go to bed. You are not allergic. You are drinking far too much. I always get a bad hangover even if I only drink like three beers. I also get drunk easy, so I don't drink more than 5 beers or a few shots. I always feel sick the next day no matter how little I drink! I don't even drink much, I'd say like six times a year or so, because it always makes me sick, so it's not worth it to me. But I'm starting to wonder if I am just intolerant to alcohol? Anyone dealt with this? Health info - I'm 5'1, 130 lbs, lactose intolerant but no allergies or anything of that sort. I have sensitive kidneys/bladder and have to drink a lot of water or I quickly get uti's and bladder infections. Link to comment
greywolf Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Being intolerant to alcohol is the flush reaction. Actually being allergic to alcohol involves wheezing, shortness of breath, and hives (that's what happens to me). I'm half filipina too. Link to comment
abitbroken Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I think that you should just refrain from drinking or drink way less. its not normal to expect your body to handle that much beer. Your body is trying to tell you something. Listen now, not later to it. And if you are around people that encourage you to drink five beers - pick different friends or exercise self control and stop at two if you are somewhere safe to drink and maybe one if you have to drive home. Zero on an empty stomach. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Also you need to be careful because you have the genetics for addiction in your family i.e. your mother being an alcoholic. You also have the example of alcoholic and addictive behavior with your mother. Many of the children of alcoholics or addicts become that themselves later so be careful. Link to comment
Fudgie Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I agree with the water bit. Hangovers happen when you're dehydrated too. Drink 2-3 big glasses of water after drinking before you go to bed and you should be fine. Link to comment
happpybear Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 How are you with eating wheat? Do you get bloated, gassy? I ask because you may have a slight wheat intolerance/sensitivity which could be contributing to you getting drunk really fast. Can you experiment with just drinking beers without wheat for a bit? many German beers follow the "Reinheitsgebot", it's a purity law that stipulates that only barley, hops and water can be used in the brew. Maybe try some of these and see how you feel. Also, sulphites. Beer and wine usually contain sulphites, there are some naturally occurring, but they are also purposely added as a preservative. MANY people have a sulphite sensitivity. If you do, you may find that you get drunk really fast, and have bad hangovers. Might want to look for organic beer. I am sensitive to sulphites and discovered this when I started drinking wine, I would get drunk before the first glass was done. Now i drink organic wine and i can tolerate it much better as the sulphites in it are naturally occurring, and there is not any excess sulphites added in Link to comment
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