Experiences with alcohol intolerance

[CapnM]

I see that alcohol intolerance is listed as a possible symptom with thyroid issues. Does anyone have experience with this?

I have been diagnosed hypo for 18 months and generally stabilizing with my dose and lifestyle management although certain symptoms come and go.

However my ability to drink has disappeared. A glass or two of wine or one G&T can result in A) instant fatigue and weariness B) wicked migraines the next day that can simmer for a couple of days.

This may be coincidental as have not proved causality. I read its not uncommon in general life and and I am approaching 50 (slowly). I read some on levo get headaches that resist all treatment and can last days and from the description feel I have had a few of these. I have started noting headaches in a diary.

On the plus side the new 'very low alcohol G&Ts' from a well known Gin manufacturer at supermarket seem very nice and at least I am "down with the kids" as they seem not to drink anymore. I am trying abstinence now for as long as I can hold out.

Q. By intolerance anyone know if they mean an allergic or other reaction or could this manifest in other ways.

thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Many members have found they have become intolerant to alcohol in some way, myself included. It was never a very important aspect of my life so it's not a problem for me not to have a drink.

If you are on a PC, look to the right of the page at the top and you will see "Related Posts", have a look through those. Not sure where it is on other devices, possibly further down.

[CapnM in reply to SeasideSusie]

thanks, found and read them, all sounds familiar.

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I used to enjoy a bottle or 2 of rather strong spirits (at least 100° proof) at Christmas and birthday, nothing much at any other time. But after losing thyroid gland have avoided any alcohol at all as it doesn't taste nice any more. At least I can still indulge myself in any soft drinks going, especially flavoured milky coffee which still does taste very nice indeed.