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Q:

After drinking a few ciders on a not quite empty stomach I suffered hyperventilation, shaking and eventually I yaked! This seems to make me think that I am allergic to alcohol. Do you agree?

 

A:

I'm not sure what happened --it does not sound like an "allergic" reaction if you did not develop hives, or throat swelling, but rather a toxic reaction from too much which can be irritating to the stomach lining. Next time you decide to try alcohol, do it with a meal, and small amounts, with other people around if you have problems.

                     ~The Doc