Alcohol Senstivity/intolerance/issues?

[bluelotus]

Hi all,

I tried cooking this week with wine for the first time. Very yummy. But, I think it may be causing me issues. I am having some tummy symptoms and am wondering if it is related to this new cooking technique. I haven't had anything else new in my diet this week, so I doubt I was glutened - though I guess you can never rule out contamination. Does anyone have a sensitivity/intolerance/allergy to alcohol or sulfites? What are the typical symptoms for you? Atlhough I do drink a glass or two of wine on the weekends, it is usually at home and late in the evening, so I haven't noticed much in the way of issues there, though I may be falling asleep before they hit. Just hoping I am not experiencing another gluten set back.

Thanks for the help.

[Felidae]

I have no problems with wine or sulphites.

[Carriefaith]

If the wine hasn't bothered you before, then you may have got glutened or you may be reacting to something else, like dairy. I developed a dairy intolerance at about the same time and some of my symptoms are similar to my gluten reaction symptoms. I would double check all the ingredients that you are cooking with, and make sure that you are using separate condiment jars.

[bluelotus]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am dairy, egg, and corn free as well. My husband (not gluten-free and thinks I am overly sensitive) sometimes helps with cooking or washing dishes. However, I don't think he is as aware as he needs to be and the source of contamination in any cooking likely resulted from him (ex. Me "Did you wash your hands before starting to cook?" Him - evil look. etc, etc, etc). Going to be a household full of thrills for years to come, I can see it now. I guess I will have to spend the rest of my life in the kitchen cooking and cleaning and never getting any help. This disease is soooo freaking frustrating!!!!

My tummy feels better now and I know I was glutened last week by a hair product, so it could have been left overs from that.......so possibly a false alarm.

[nettiebeads]

I can't handle red wine - severe allergic reaction, even if cooked in food. Sucks as my hubby makes WONDERFUL sauces (ex sous chef)