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Why do I get itchy when I drink red wine?


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Talk about disturbing. It always goes away and only happens with this kind of wine but definitely weird. I have heard of a few other people that have this problem with this particular kind of wine but I have no idea why.

 

Itchiness is usually a sign of allergies though so I would be careful. Keep Benedryl available in case of emergency but you also have to be careful mixing alcohol with Benedryl so it not a happy situation. Sorry.

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My bff has lots of allergies. Her allergy to red wine manifests like your symptoms, so I might try a different drink if I were you.

 

If you really hate to give it up, I've seen her try something to overcome her peach allergy that could work for a wine allergy. She would eat just a little piece of peach, every day, which would build up her tolerance, and then once in a while she was able to eat an entire peach. She is a physician, though, and would recognize signs of a serious reaction--you may want to check with your md first.

 

Good luck--I know I'd be sad to give up my merlot! :grouphug:

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