Burning sensation after consuming alcohol

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I might be able to help everyone. Please post if this does not post as I did not log in. But if you take Calcium Citrate it will definitely help. You might be making citrates. You can google this. Also staying away from even one drink to give it a rest helps.

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I have been having this problem for maybe 10 years now. Only within the past year, and I just turned 50, the burning is getting worse. I don't drink much at home, but I do indulge while on vacation. In the past few years I have come down with UTI'S after vacations. I was always prone to them anyway, and the alcohol seems to be a trigger. But now I'm wondering if sulfates, which I am "sensitive" to is causing the burning in the first place. I guess trying chemically free booze is a start. I also have been taking a few cranberry pills before a glass and that seems to help. I have not been on vacation so I don't know if that would help for long periods of consumption.

hm, I have the same thing and so does my sister. She still drinks occasionally but I have had to cut alcohol out completely. We believe it to be caused by a candida yeast overgrowth. The candida cells release a lot of toxins into your body, one of which is alcohol. The burning is the body's reaction to a toxin that it is no longer equipped to process.

I've tried looking online for information on alcoholic induced peno-dynia and can't find a lot.
Can you explain it slightly because the symptom you describes fits my problem
More closely. Thankyou

I have the same, years of assuming it's UTI-related, always clear cultures. Turns out it's candida. I think thrush may be the case for a lot of you above sufferers. It can exhibit as a burning situation, and beer and wine, in particular, exacerbate yeast levels. If drinking vodka reduces this symptoms, this is your litmus.

hi...even i hv d same problem. m 26 ,female. I read in some sites tht its bcoz alcohol dilates the blood vessels.so ppl end up with flushed cheeks n sm wit tingling down there. So nothing to worry.

I get this when I get hangover. I can tolerate headaches but not this!! I drank two glasses of water right away and it helps relieve it a bit... but it wouldnt go away till a few hours. I get this also before my period. It really sucks!!

I believe we need to keep this post on-track.  The original post was regarding a burning sensation within a few seconds or minutes after taking your first drink of alcohol that disappears completely after 15-30 minutes of discomfort.  If you always get a burning sensation from a yeast infection after drinking alcohol or you get a burning sensation after you get a hangover those need to be new topics elsewhere.

I am 45 years old and had this problem develop about the time I turned 41 and it lasted for over 2 years.  I was tested clean for STDs multiple times and went through a battery of tests from a urologist.  Everything came back negative and the urologist was 71 and had never heard of such a strange thing.  

I went on a diet and gave up Mountain Dew (I was drinking 30-50+ oz per day) and within a week I didn't have anymore symptoms.  Previously I had drank a similar amount of Mr. Pibb or Dr. Pepper and never had any of these symptoms.  I mostly gave up the Mountain Dew 2 years ago and don't drink much soda at all now.  I have occasionally drank Mountain Dew since and it does cause me to get a bit of a tingle if I drink enough.  Certainly, at least in my case, there is ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT that Mountain Dew is the trigger.  

I'm a 19 years old male and have the EXACT same problem as originally posted. I'm really surprised that this is a 5 years old post and no one had a precise diagnosis, and also I have asked many people around and no one's familiar with this, they even find it odd and "funny". However I'd like to keep a track on this post because I see that it describes my problem exactly and many people are having it too. Hopefully soon it will be figured out. Cheers.

I'm a 46 yr old male and have had the burning sensation for about 10 months. My symptoms are exactly as described by others, the burning starts within a couple of minutes of even a few ounces of beer, but diminishes after about 30 minutes. At other times when i'm not drinking i have occasional irritation when urinating. Eliminating beer, and also caffeine, causes the symptoms to almost completely subside. Looking for a permanent fix and may try some of the recommendations above. I'll let you know if I have any results.

I was scanning the internet to see what could possibly be wrong, knowing i dont have a UTI (urinary tract infection) and came across this. I find it to be very helpful because i was really getting worried. The burning and even itching feeling after drinking starts in minutes and than goes away. But after i wake up the next day and have to pee it starts all over again.It seems last as long as the alcohol is in my system and it is really inconvenient. I have had times that it doesnt bother me at all and im fine drinking but most of the time its just unbearable. so if someone find the answer im curious if its an allergic reaction or if its just being dehydrated? i know this post is old but i would be glad to know either how to prevent this if there is a way.

Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a long-term (chronic) inflammation of the bladder wall.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful condition due to inflammation of the tissues of the bladder wall. The cause is unknown.
IC is often misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection. Patients can go years without a correct diagnosis. On average, there is about a 4-year delay between the time the first symptoms occur and the diagnosis is made.
The condition is most common around ages 30 to 40, although it has been reported in younger people. Women are 10 times more likely to have IC than men.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of interstitial cystitis include:
Pain during intercourse
Pelvic pain
Urinary discomfort

Urinary frequency (up to 60 times a day in severe cases)
Urinary urgency

Many people who have long-term interstitial cystitis are also depressed because of the pain and changes to their lifestyle.
Signs and tests
The diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes (such as sexually transmitted disease, bladder cancer, and bladder infections). Tests include:
Bladder biopsy
Cystoscopy (telescopic examination of the bladder)
Urinalysis
Urine culture
Urine cytology

Video urodynamics (shows how much urine must be in the bladder before you feel the need to urinate)
Treatment
There is no cure for IC, and there are no standard treatments that are known to be effective for most patients. Results vary from person to person. Treatment is based on trial and error until you find relief.
Combination therapy with medicines may help, including:
Pentosan polysulfate sodium, the only medication taken by mouth that is approved for treating IC
Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline to relieve pain and urinary frequency
Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate), an antihistamine that causes sedation and helps reduce urinary frequency
Other therapies may include:
Bladder hydrodistention (over-filling the bladder with fluid while under general anesthesia)
Bladder training (using relaxation techniques to train the bladder to go only at specific times)
Instilled medications -- medicines placed directly into the bladder, including dimethyl sulfoxide (DMS), heparin, or lidocaine
Physical therapy and biofeedback (may help relieve pelvic floor muscle spasms)
Surgery, including treatments during cystoscopy for bladder ulcers, and bladder removal (cystectomy) for very difficult cases
Some patients find that changes in their diet can help control symptoms. The idea is to avoid foods and beverages that can cause bladder irritation. Below are some of the foods that the Interstitial Cystitis Association says may cause bladder irritation:
Aged cheeses
Alcohol
Artificial sweeteners
Chocolate
Citrus juices
Coffee
Cranberry juice (Note: Although cranberry juice is often recommended for urinary tract infections, it can make IC symptoms worse.)
Fava and lima beans
Meats that are cured, processed, smoked, canned, aged, or that contain nitrites
Most fruits except blueberries, honeydew melon, and pears
Nuts except almonds, cashews, and pine nuts
Onions
Rye bread
Seasonings that contain MSG
Sour cream
Sourdough bread
Soy
Tea
Tofu
Tomatoes
Yogurt
Experts suggest that you do not stop eating all of these foods at one time. Instead, try eliminating one at a time to see if that helps relieve your symptoms.
Support Groups
For additional information and support, see interstitial cystitis support groups.
Expectations (prognosis)

Okay so... After reading all of this I just wanted to throw something out there.  I read a previous post on how it may be indicator of cancer and that caught my eye.

 

I am 22 years old and i have HPV, with precancerous cells that have been removed and luckily haven't come back.  ButI did not ever have actual cancer. 

The burning with alcohol started shortly after I started dating my current fiance.  I never had a problem with this before I met him. I obviously did not have HPV before I met him so everything seems to fall into place.

 

Anyone else have HPV who is having these issues?

Also - I searched this tonight because I took a pm cold medicine with 10% alcohol and even that triggered it. 

 

 

I get the same thing. I'm a 19 year old male. I get a slight tingling/burning sensation whenever I consume anything with alcohol in it. Google doesn't help, at all.. else I wouldn't be posting here, heh.

It does happen to me within minutes of drinking any amount of alcohol. It doesn't hurt me at all, but it's hard to get intimate with someone when you feel like you've got to urinate.. ever after just going.

 

Thought this was normal, as I'm not used to alcohol, but I guess it isn't. Hoping that if anyone that has posted on this in the last few months will be notified of this post, and if they could potentially shed some light on this situation!

 

Thanks!