Alcohol - what to drink?

[NoMoreRed!]

I have rosacea. What's the best option, vodka or beer? No alcohol is not an option.

[IowaDavid]

:shock:
:lol:

You'll have to experiment and see what works for you. I find vodka, gin, white wine, some lighter beers, are all right. Rum might be okay, too, as long as it's not spiced and dark. OH! And Everclear. ;) My preference is vodka, mixed with a sugar-free mixer and ice. Do your best to find something that tastes okay.

Just mix the liquors with a lot of mixer and ice and have some iced water handy and sometimes a bit of clonidine and a bendryl are helpful. If you feel flushed or the heat coming on, take a few gulps of iced water to cool you and slow down the absorption rate of whatever is in your stomach that's causing the flush.


David

[Bob Bear]

Hmmm, I have a funny reaction to alcohol. Sometimes Im fine, other times it my worst trigger.

Wish I could give you a clearer answer, but if you want to be safe dont drink at all. Iv never noticed that one type of alcohol is ok while another is not - its all alcohol at the end of the day, and is a major flush trigger.

I sometimes drink a few hours before I go out to see if a flush with occur. If it does, I have time for it to simmer down. If not, great lets party! Might be worth trying.

[Brady Barrows]

Vodka. The carbohydrate in beer is the trigger. You can have vodka in moderation since there is zero carbohydrate. Any of the distilled spirits are better than beer or wine.

I haven't had alcohol for a long time. The other day i was round one of my clients houses and there was a garden party, i was offered a long glass of punch style drink made with gin, pimms, mint, lemonade and it was lovely, so i had some more! :shock: Thought id probably pay for it later but nothing! No redness and it tasted lovely.

[Spav]

Beer and any type of alcopops is a big no no for me. If i just have a sip i start to come out in a burning flush. :(

[Max]

I have rosacea. What's the best option, vodka or beer? No alcohol is not an option.

just a few thoughts...

i think starting with hard things right on gives most of us a flush. so i'd prefer softdrinks in the beginning before moving to stronger ones.

some will find that taking some antihistamines before (long lasting versions like cyrtec) will help them to avoid flushing (some that couldn't stand red wine could drink it then)

[Spav]

I also seem to flush just looking at red wine.

[Jordan]

Wine is a negatory for me. Beer is okay, but it's not good for my seb derm because of the brewer's yeast. The best face-friendly drink is any hard alcohol mixed with anything else. Rum and bacardi mixers from the grocery store are really good and rosacea friendly.

[Kelli]

I don't have a problem until I start getting tipsy. Just having a drink or two doesn't cause any flush for me, that I can feel!

[NoMoreRed!]

Thanks for great respond. I guess I'm going to mix some vodka and Fanta light or something. Aaand a little bit low carb beer. :)

I don't got any clondine, but I will take some aspirine - I hope that will help a little bit.

I'm also a bit wierd when it comes to alcohol. First, when I start to drink, I usually flush, but if I get really drunk, I suddenly don't got any triggers. :) The next day on the other hand..... :(

Wine is a negatory for me. Beer is okay, but it's not good for my seb derm because of the brewer's yeast. The best face-friendly drink is any hard alcohol mixed with anything else. Rum and bacardi mixers from the grocery store are really good and rosacea friendly.

Ah, I love rum and cola. I'm going to try that.

[Bob Bear]

Vodka. The carbohydrate in beer is the trigger. You can have vodka in moderation since there is zero carbohydrate. Any of the distilled spirits are better than beer or wine.

True, but what would you use as a mixer? I dont know maybe people (other than my uncle Ken :wink: ) who drink neat spirits.

I suppose if you can get into using water as a mixer then that might not be too bad. I'll give it a try later... :lol:

[IowaDavid]

Careful mixing aspirin or ibuprofen with alcohol. That can really tear your stomach up. Make sure you have some food in your stomach if you're going to try that at all. And, of course, Tylenol is a big no-no with alcohol. ;)

[prryjones]

Hey man,
What a silly question....(referring to which type of alcoholic beverage to drink)...get whatever is the CHEAPEST, of course!
I like malt liquor myself.... :mrgreen:
Perry
ps I'm gonna tell a certain person whose not currently posting to this forum due to his (oooops) kind manners on you...boy...will you catch it....glad I'm not in your shoes....