It appears whether by aging, or by being a long term chronic drinker, I've acquired an alcohol intolerance. In my research it sounds like my body is less capable of metabolizing alcohol, and/or produces more histamines than normal. This has been a long term transition, as I remember years ago my symptoms were much less acute, but they've been present for as long as decade.
I've had to admit that I'm not only alcohol dependent, I'm allergic to it! My body's managed to end my drinking career by creating it's own version of antibuse. Yay! (NOT)
So as of this weekend, I'm finally up to challenging myself to unlinking alcohol from my life. Something that I've feared for 20 years is suddenly my only option to gain back a normal life. I'll put a longer bio on Michelle's thread.
I've only found bits and pieces about people who change in their level of alcohol intolerance. I found a book that clearly stated it in the bookstore, but I didn't buy it because it was so old (1992). What brought me to it was descriptions of acetaldehyde in the system (hangovers, except that mine last for days), as well as vasomotor rhinitis (chronic nasal congestion).
Has anyone found a web page or resource that discusses people who undergo a metabolic change in their alcohol tolerance?
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