How much alcohol can you drink before getting sick?

How much can you drink before getting sick? I drank one bottle of Mike's hard lemonade tonight after eating three donuts, and I feel nauseous. Should I wait a while after eating before I drink anything? Or should I just not drink at all? Recommendations?

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100Percent_K

1y ago

Alcohol and sugar are no-go for gastroparesis, so that’s probably what upset it. Also my GI has me wait 30 minutes between eating and drinking anything which tends to help

Skittles22

1y ago

I was told not to drink but I just turned 22. I gotta live a little, you know? But it also sucks 😫

Alfubet

1y ago

I would recommend cutting out the gluten. As it starts to digest, gluten looks like foreign DNA. With an autoimmune disease (like gastroparesis) your body sees foreign DNA and overreacts to the extreme.

Skittles22

1y ago

😱😭 but everything good has gluten in it

Bigdaddyc9

1y ago

Are you prescribed Reglan yet ?

Skittles22

1y ago

maybe? What's the generic name for it?

Kissyface

1y ago

afraid of reglan

chronicallyfab

1y ago

I would say not having enough protein on your stomach is probably what caused the upset. Sugar is one of those things that can cause discomfort for gastroparesis, so the combo of that and the alcohol is probably what pushed it over the edge. I do best if I have eaten a full meal or have had something high in protein and sodium before I drink. I typically can’t do more than 3 drinks before my stomach starts trying to spasm, so just pay attention to what your body is telling you and go from there. Best of luck!

Skittles22

1y ago

thank you! I'm still pretty new to having gastroparesis and am trying to get the ropes of it. It's been difficult. I just turned 22 yesterday, so it's a bit hard to avoid alcohol. I'm not an excessive drinker, I wasn't before I got diagnosed either. I just am having a hard time knowing my limits and what works best if that makes sense.

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