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I have no idea if this is related to my IBS or not, but I thought I would ask here anyway. I've noticed that in the past few months my alcohol tolerance has been significantly lowered. I know we're not supposed to drink anything on the diet, but I do occasionally -- it doesn't give me attacks as long as I eat beforehand.

Anyway -- whereas I used to be at a pretty normal level for a 140 lb caucasian girl, now when I drink just a glass of wine or something, I feel like I've had four or five, and my chest/face turn really red. Today I went out to dinner and drank maybe 1/3 of a margarita and I felt like I was going to throw up, like I had a hangover or something. I've heard that acid reflux can lower your alcohol tolerance but as far as I know I don't have that.. anyway I'm worried. Time wise it seemed like this started when I started taking peppermint pills and soluble fiber.. could this be effecting anything? I'm going to make a doctor's appointment but if anyone has any ideas it would be very appreciated.

-Lindsay

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