Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: gm_thomson on October 31, 2021, 11:20:33 PM
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Hey all, wondering if anyone else experiences a reduced tolerance to booze?
Up to a year ago I could have 2 glasses of wine no problem, but if i had 3 or more I would wake up middle of the night with upset stomach and racing heart for an hour or so but it would pass.(unless it was like 4 glasses or more and then assorted hangover symptoms including nausea, shakes etc).
But starting a couple months ago, i have had a few nights before bed when my heart started racing and would race for easily 6+ hours and keep me awake, as well as mild stomach upset. I thought it was general hormonal menopause BS but last night I had 2 glasses of wine and had the racing heart/upset stomach/unable to sleep thing - its been 24 hours now and I still feel off and anxious now too! And when i think back, the last two times i had these symptoms I also had booze - just less than what would trigger it before. What is weird if that one time I only had 1 beer and a small glass of wine ( 4oz maybe max)..
So wtf? Has my booze tolerance dropped and why? Anyone else experienced this? I enjoy a little booze but does this mean I can’t drink any more?
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Hi yes alcohol intolerance is another side effect of hormones! The gift that keeps on giving.
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Yep. and probably Yep. Alcohol is a depressant. It also affects ladies during periods-menopause.
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Yes, I'm afraid so. Flushing, racing heart, insomnia - all worse for alcohol. I no longer drink, but do miss a glass of wine.
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Yep, same here, sadly no longer drink. I would only ever have a glass or two max but I do miss it.
Also started giving me migraines :-\
I'm 49 and haven't had a drink for nearly 3 years....
Ali x
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I am the same and have had to stop drinking sadly - hot sweats, palpitations, insomnia. The last time I drank (2 glasses of red wine) I got up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night and passed out! I do miss it, but it’s just not worth it.
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I think it's the spike in oestrogen alcohol is thought to cause.
Haven't read the following article in full today but it's one I had bookmarked. There are some interesting points in it for anyone who has the time/inclination.
https://academic.oup.com/alcalc/article/35/5/417/206575
The bottom line is: "It is concluded that several lines of evidence point to an alcohol-induced rise in natural or synthetic oestrogen levels in women."
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Alcohol is after all, a poison ;)
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ugh that makes sense but sucks... :( thanks for the info!
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I know, sorry :(. Forgot to say don't shoot the messenger!
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@wrensong, no worries lol