Do I have alcohol intolerance?

I (23m) get very flushed and sort of numb when I drink enough to get buzzed. I usually end up going home early because I start feeling hungover 4-5 hours after my first drink, while I’m still drunk.

Sometimes it’s not as bad and I can have a good time. Sometimes it’s worse and I can only get a light buzz. The day after is always torture. I can’t tolerate any food or liquid until late in the afternoon.

I really enjoy the social part of drinking with my friends but it sucks that the good experiences are so rare. I’ve read that tequila works better for some people so I’m going to try that next time I go out. I’ll also try antacids and antihistamines to see if there’s any effect.

Does this sound familiar to anyone here?