When I drink most spirits I get a major stomach ache within 5-10 minutes which last 20-30 minutes with hot flushes. However once I am over that 20-30 minutes I seem ok to drink spirits all night. Beer does not seem to cuase it and if I have a full stomach or have had a few beers 1st I dont seem to get it as bad or at all. Glad to see some other suffering :-)
I have also noticed in the past year that I am getting bad stomach cramps after drinking alcohol. I used to drink more and have no pain others than the occasional headache, now I am drinking less and less frequently and I get severe stomach cramps.
You all sound like you're allergic to yeast (which is in all alcohol and birth control pills).
I don't know if this helps any.. but I was searching the same thing and found this article. It kind of scared me a lot so i'm going to get checked for this next time I see my doctor. http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/news/askdrwest/sdarticle.php?id=11
tell me about it i just drank last night and my stomache hurts right now i got to drink on the number that haunts me everywhere 2/20 10 im puttin the dat so ppl can see how recent this posting is
I do not drink on anything like a regular basis, and initially it was just because I didn't like alcohol but after having a drink a few times i would begin to notice symptoms the next day that were quite uncomfortable. I don't always have this happen, but I will definitely always get the symptoms when I have more than two beers or two cups of wine. I usually get stomach cramps, soemtimes i feel a bit bloated and gassy, I get headaches, sometimes a sore neck or thyroid glands (at the place where your jaw connects to your neck, close to where you can find your pulse.) Last night I had two generous glasses of red wine and started feeling pain and nausea about an hour after consumption. The pain got worse and kept me awake all night, and I ended throwing up (nothing there but gastric acid) at 5:00 in the morning. I felt something like a residual drunkenness all day, including mild dizziness and aches, and unsteadiness when standing up too quickly.
Easiest solution - stop drinking. If you don't want to do that, drink less at a time, and drink more water/eat something when you are consuming alcohol so that your stomach has more of a buffer. PeptoBismal is useful as well. Also, if you still have these problems with a small amount of alcohol, definitely talk to your doctor. It could be ulcers, gastritis, or kidney/liver problems. Either way, you don't want to ignore it! As soon as I have health insurance again I am going to mention this to my doctor. I already know it isn't stomach ulcers in my case, but it doesn't rule out other problems.
I have observed that this pain can be lessened/made somewhat bearable with the aid of a lovely chemical called Tetra-hydro Cannabinol. I am not a fan of smoking so I recommend vaporizing said chemical from dried cannabis, using a Volcano for the same purpose, or eating it. Medical Marijuana is legal in some states/Countries, so it may be possible for you to acquire a prescription if you have chronic stomach problems (though probably not if it is just caused by drinking.) I recommend that you look up and learn the laws regarding Cannabis in your area before you consider pursuing this option.
I still have a drink on occasion, mostly because it saddens me to think that at 22 I am already done with drinking. It is nice to have a beer or two every now and then...
I hope these thoughts help
Easiest solution - stop drinking. If you don't want to do that, drink less at a time, and drink more water/eat something when you are consuming alcohol so that your stomach has more of a buffer. PeptoBismal is useful as well. Also, if you still have these problems with a small amount of alcohol, definitely talk to your doctor. It could be ulcers, gastritis, or kidney/liver problems. Either way, you don't want to ignore it! As soon as I have health insurance again I am going to mention this to my doctor. I already know it isn't stomach ulcers in my case, but it doesn't rule out other problems.
I have observed that this pain can be lessened/made somewhat bearable with the aid of a lovely chemical called Tetra-hydro Cannabinol. I am not a fan of smoking so I recommend vaporizing said chemical from dried cannabis, using a Volcano for the same purpose, or eating it. Medical Marijuana is legal in some states/Countries, so it may be possible for you to acquire a prescription if you have chronic stomach problems (though probably not if it is just caused by drinking.) I recommend that you look up and learn the laws regarding Cannabis in your area before you consider pursuing this option.
I still have a drink on occasion, mostly because it saddens me to think that at 22 I am already done with drinking. It is nice to have a beer or two every now and then...
I hope these thoughts help
I have a similar problem. And it is DEFINATELY NOT anxiety related, or a manifestation of my mind. Sounds like something someone would say if they have never experienced what we are all referring to. To describe my symptoms would sound like I was simply drinking too much, but on the contrary, I become violently ill after only two drinks, spread out over a period of time... be it wine, vodka, whiskey... it doesn't matter. My reaction is always the same, I experience insane vomiting and rampant diarrhea (sometimes at the same time) all night long, usually there is nothing even to vomit up besides bile, and it is horrible! I also sometimes experience the back (or kidney) pain too. Typically the next day I'm worthless and can't keep anything down, not food or water. I too have avoided drinking all together as it is just not worth it. Like many of you, I also have been drinking for many years and have developed the problem in the recently. When researching alcohol allergies, the symptoms are not the same. It's almost like experiencing alcohol poisoning with very small amounts ingested. Hope we can get some answers!
Eureka! I have an answer...severe potassium deficiency usually caused by chronic alcohol or drug abuse (even if only for a couple months or years...."the party girl phase"), but will show up years after. That and the combination of dehydration will create the cramps and nausea. You can basically consider yourself allergic to alcohol.
Opps...there is more... okay so what happens is if your body has ever abused alcohol and or drugs (which is processed through your liver), your liver will begin to build a resistance to that poison because of the damage it is causing or has caused...eventually (especially after a long break from alcohol) it will just dump the toxins right back into your blood stream and not process anything...and your muscles, kidneys, stomach, etc have to absorb the brunt of it and they are not designed to do that. A blood test of this would show dehydration and an extreme potassium deficiency. Make sense?
I went to the doctor for this.. he said it's due to the fact that cigarettes and alcohol may cause an irregular bowel movement.. also i am a child and youth worker .. so i can say that this is definitely a link to anxiety because obviously as we all know.. : . .alcohol is a depressant and causes anxiety and therefore links to stomach anxiety and pains.. hope this helps
I have somewhat of the reaction to alcohol. The doctor told me it might be because of an ulcer. When I drink alcohol I get sevier cramping in my stomach ,I start to shake , I sweat, and feel like i need to use the bathroom and i do a little. But, I eventually throw up and then I feel better.
I drank a good amount of alcohol on friday night. the next day obviously i felt like sh*t. But, I was obviously dehydrated cause you can usually tell when your dehydrated, anyways so my stomach felt bloated all day and I think the next day maybe to, now it's tuesday and I thought I was in the clear but I am getting a pain in my stomach like I did the other day. I don't know if it's still from the alcohol from friday night. It feels to me like it is but I don't know for sure. any one have the same type of situation?
Really glad I found this board. I'm a recent 23-year-old, and for the past four years every time I drink alcohol (whether it be one hard liquor drink or 3) the next day I'm insanely sick. To the point where people who know me know that if I go to the bars on Friday, I'm out (as in can't even get out of bad - and when I do It's to throw up) all day on Saturday and then in remission/resting on Sunday. It literally takes two days to recover. The day after I drink I seem to throw up a yellow colored bile - it leaves an acid feeling in my stomach. I've gone to my doctor several times, and was prescribed different medications for the situation (turned out I had an ulcer forming) - after that medicine I felt fine the next few times I drank - then the throwing up began again. I want to be able to socialize with my friends, but this problem prevents me from ever engaging in activities that involve drinking (mainly because I'm now always the DD)...I just wish I could find a solution or cure...i've tried everything from making sure to eat plenty on drinking days - and to eat food after and drink lots of water before bed and none of that ever works. It sucks.
I had the same problem so far this it what i found and it seem to make since
What is chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve—it gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. Chronic pancreatitis, like acute pancreatitis, occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing episodes of pain. Chronic pancreatitis often develops in people who are between the ages of 30 and 40.
The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is many years of heavy alcohol use. The chronic form of pancreatitis can be triggered by one acute attack that damages the pancreatic duct. The damaged duct causes the pancreas to become inflamed. Scar tissue develops and the pancreas is slowly destroyed.
Other causes of chronic pancreatitis are
•hereditary disorders of the pancreas
•cystic fibrosis—the most common inherited disorder leading to chronic pancreatitis
•hypercalcemia—high levels of calcium in the blood
•hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia—high levels of blood fats
•some medicines
•certain autoimmune conditions
•unknown causes
Hereditary pancreatitis can present in a person younger than age 30, but it might not be diagnosed for several years. Episodes of abdominal pain and diarrhea lasting several days come and go over time and can progress to chronic pancreatitis. A diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis is likely if the person has two or more family members with pancreatitis in more than one generation.
Symptoms
Most people with chronic pancreatitis experience upper abdominal pain, although some people have no pain at all. The pain may spread to the back, feel worse when eating or drinking, and become constant and disabling. In some cases, abdominal pain goes away as the condition worsens, most likely because the pancreas is no longer making digestive enzymes. Other symptoms include
•nausea
•vomiting
•weight loss
•diarrhea
•oily stools
People with chronic pancreatitis often lose weight, even when their appetite and eating habits are normal. The weight loss occurs because the body does not secrete enough pancreatic enzymes to digest food, so nutrients are not absorbed normally. Poor digestion leads to malnutrition due to excretion of fat in the stool.
Diagnosis
Chronic pancreatitis is often confused with acute pancreatitis because the symptoms are similar. As with acute pancreatitis, the doctor will conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination. Blood tests may help the doctor know if the pancreas is still making enough digestive enzymes, but sometimes these enzymes appear normal even though the person has chronic pancreatitis.
In more advanced stages of pancreatitis, when malabsorption and diabetes can occur, the doctor may order blood, urine, and stool tests to help diagnose chronic pancreatitis and monitor its progression.
After ordering x rays of the abdomen, the doctor will conduct one or more of the tests used to diagnose acute pancreatitis—abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, EUS, and MRCP.
Treatment
Treatment for chronic pancreatitis may require hospitalization for pain management, IV hydration, and nutritional support. Nasogastric feedings may be necessary for several weeks if the person continues to lose weight.
When a normal diet is resumed, the doctor may prescribe synthetic pancreatic enzymes if the pancreas does not secrete enough of its own. The enzymes should be taken with every meal to help the person digest food and regain some weight. The next step is to plan a nutritious diet that is low in fat and includes small, frequent meals. A dietitian can assist in developing a meal plan. Drinking plenty of fluids and limiting caffeinated beverages is also important.
People with chronic pancreatitis are strongly advised not to smoke or consume alcoholic beverages, even if the pancreatitis is mild or in the early stages.
Complications
People with chronic pancreatitis who continue to consume large amounts of alcohol may develop sudden bouts of severe abdominal pain.
As with acute pancreatitis, ERCP is used to identify and treat complications associated with chronic pancreatitis such as gallstones, pseudocysts, and narrowing or obstruction of the ducts. Chronic pancreatitis also can lead to calcification of the pancreas, which means the pancreatic tissue hardens from deposits of insoluble calcium salts. Surgery may be necessary to remove part of the pancreas.
In cases involving persistent pain, surgery or other procedures are sometimes recommended to block the nerves in the abdominal area that cause pain.
When pancreatic tissue is destroyed in chronic pancreatitis and the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, called beta cells, have been damaged, diabetes may develop. People with a family history of diabetes are more likely to develop the disease. If diabetes occurs, insulin or other medicines are needed to keep blood glucose at normal levels. A health care provider works with the patient to develop a regimen of medication, diet, and frequent blood glucose monitoring.
For more information about diabetes, see the booklet Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 from the NIDDK.
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What is chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve—it gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. Chronic pancreatitis, like acute pancreatitis, occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing episodes of pain. Chronic pancreatitis often develops in people who are between the ages of 30 and 40.
The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is many years of heavy alcohol use. The chronic form of pancreatitis can be triggered by one acute attack that damages the pancreatic duct. The damaged duct causes the pancreas to become inflamed. Scar tissue develops and the pancreas is slowly destroyed.
Other causes of chronic pancreatitis are
•hereditary disorders of the pancreas
•cystic fibrosis—the most common inherited disorder leading to chronic pancreatitis
•hypercalcemia—high levels of calcium in the blood
•hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia—high levels of blood fats
•some medicines
•certain autoimmune conditions
•unknown causes
Hereditary pancreatitis can present in a person younger than age 30, but it might not be diagnosed for several years. Episodes of abdominal pain and diarrhea lasting several days come and go over time and can progress to chronic pancreatitis. A diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis is likely if the person has two or more family members with pancreatitis in more than one generation.
Symptoms
Most people with chronic pancreatitis experience upper abdominal pain, although some people have no pain at all. The pain may spread to the back, feel worse when eating or drinking, and become constant and disabling. In some cases, abdominal pain goes away as the condition worsens, most likely because the pancreas is no longer making digestive enzymes. Other symptoms include
•nausea
•vomiting
•weight loss
•diarrhea
•oily stools
People with chronic pancreatitis often lose weight, even when their appetite and eating habits are normal. The weight loss occurs because the body does not secrete enough pancreatic enzymes to digest food, so nutrients are not absorbed normally. Poor digestion leads to malnutrition due to excretion of fat in the stool.
Diagnosis
Chronic pancreatitis is often confused with acute pancreatitis because the symptoms are similar. As with acute pancreatitis, the doctor will conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination. Blood tests may help the doctor know if the pancreas is still making enough digestive enzymes, but sometimes these enzymes appear normal even though the person has chronic pancreatitis.
In more advanced stages of pancreatitis, when malabsorption and diabetes can occur, the doctor may order blood, urine, and stool tests to help diagnose chronic pancreatitis and monitor its progression.
After ordering x rays of the abdomen, the doctor will conduct one or more of the tests used to diagnose acute pancreatitis—abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, EUS, and MRCP.
Treatment
Treatment for chronic pancreatitis may require hospitalization for pain management, IV hydration, and nutritional support. Nasogastric feedings may be necessary for several weeks if the person continues to lose weight.
When a normal diet is resumed, the doctor may prescribe synthetic pancreatic enzymes if the pancreas does not secrete enough of its own. The enzymes should be taken with every meal to help the person digest food and regain some weight. The next step is to plan a nutritious diet that is low in fat and includes small, frequent meals. A dietitian can assist in developing a meal plan. Drinking plenty of fluids and limiting caffeinated beverages is also important.
People with chronic pancreatitis are strongly advised not to smoke or consume alcoholic beverages, even if the pancreatitis is mild or in the early stages.
Complications
People with chronic pancreatitis who continue to consume large amounts of alcohol may develop sudden bouts of severe abdominal pain.
As with acute pancreatitis, ERCP is used to identify and treat complications associated with chronic pancreatitis such as gallstones, pseudocysts, and narrowing or obstruction of the ducts. Chronic pancreatitis also can lead to calcification of the pancreas, which means the pancreatic tissue hardens from deposits of insoluble calcium salts. Surgery may be necessary to remove part of the pancreas.
In cases involving persistent pain, surgery or other procedures are sometimes recommended to block the nerves in the abdominal area that cause pain.
When pancreatic tissue is destroyed in chronic pancreatitis and the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, called beta cells, have been damaged, diabetes may develop. People with a family history of diabetes are more likely to develop the disease. If diabetes occurs, insulin or other medicines are needed to keep blood glucose at normal levels. A health care provider works with the patient to develop a regimen of medication, diet, and frequent blood glucose monitoring.
For more information about diabetes, see the booklet Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 from the NIDDK.
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It may be carcinoid syndrome, I don't know. What I know in my situation is that usually a visit to the toilet (not throwing up) and a few well squeezed burps, I start feeling better. I believe some of us have more natural bacteria in our digestive tract than some other people. Those bacteria interact with the yeast in the alcohol and produce so much gas and some of the gas finds it's way north instead of south and ends up in the stomach, which is painful. Also, remember, alcohol is technically a toxin, so profuse sweating is the body's way of trying to get rid of it fast. If you drink the drink slower and alternate between water and alcohol, you'll probably feel a lot better as it gives time for your body to absorb the alcohol and to reach a minimal saturation point to where it will handle larger quantities faster.