Does anybody else find wine helps with stomach issues?

[BrightLady]

If I’ve eaten too much or if, as now, I’m ovulating and have bloating and cramping and feel like I’ve put on half a stone with water retention, a glass of wine seems to make this a little bit better. Only a glass, but it does! Why on Earth would this be? Google tells me wine should exacerbate these issues so maybe I’m just weird

You're too pissed to notice? Kidding, I have no idea.

I’ve seen before that if you’re dehydrated red wine/alcohol will make cramps worse, but otherwise it can be helpful to relax your muscles and ease cramps.

That’s interesting! I’m certainly well hydrated - maybe that’s it

Alcohol is a diuretic so it will definitely assist with excess water. I’ve been in AA for many years but recall the effects even now.

Ah yes! Maybe that’s it!! I feel like I’m a water balloon with a head at the moment so…