Oh my gosh, you poor thing...
While for the most part it sounds like you've always suffered from the dreaded glow, your sudden change in reaction is a bit concerning.I don't think any of us get all sweaty and it sounds like you are burning up when you have even a wee bit of drink.
I would suggest going to a doctor. Maybe maybe it's just that your symptoms have gotten worse as you've gotten older I don't know. Maybe see a doc of asian background as they may be more likely to have heard of the Asian Flush.
Maybe it is hormonal, and that you have developed incredible intolerance to alcohol?
Dunno. Good luck and let us know how you're getting on.
Thanks for the advice. I like the idea of seeking one who has experience with Asian Flush. I am going back to the Dr. to ask for further blood work, such as testing my Bilirubin blood levels. I have had a basic look at my liver function. A co-worker suggests that I have my pancreas checked as well as a heavy metal test, (no not the music! haha), and also be referred to a dietitian or a nutritionist. Also have a look at HepC!.
When she was 19, she became deathly ill as a secondary cause: that being the chemicals sprayed on the crops on her farm. Did some major damage to her body and she still suffers to this day (she is in her 40's) from irreparable damage. Only one in her family to be affected.
She says because of the sudden onset of my "allergy" to alcohol, she wouldn't rule out that there is an underlying cause. Always worth looking into the goings on of the body, when such a drastic change occurs.
We are going thru lead pipe problems in London ONT. where I live, and they just tore down the dilapatated paint factory at the end of my street, where much contamination is sure to have occured and seeped into the water. Have lived there 9 years now. My sudden change could be related to other issues, and perhaps has been exacerbated by contamination?
Worth looking into....and I will keep you posted!
Tootsie