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Allergic to rum

Hi, I drink other alcoholic beverages but when I drink something with several different types of rum every muscle in my body feels like it’s contracting I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. It’s in my shoulders my stomach my chest. It’s like a squeezing sensation. Is this a allergic reaction?
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I've heard of this alcohol allergy before.  They actually refer to it as alcohol intolerance.  It can build over time. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-intolerance/symptoms-causes/syc-20369211  They can do a skin test and/or a blood test to help determine if this is going on.  Certainly, avoid the culprit that causes these symptoms.  Not worth it!
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