Who 'ere is lactose intolerant?

Originally Posted by hongman

Will check that out, thank you.



Also will be googling this. Surprised the pharmacist didnt mention this though. I wonder if its a supplement I can take, or if it has to be directly applied to food and left? That causes interesting issues for solid foods/frozen foods etc. Will check it out.

Getting somewhere!

You can get tablets, take one a certain amount of time before dairy etc. The milk drops makes things more convenient for tea and cereal.

I have some lactase drops left if you want them free, i used them once and realized its not the lactose in milk then upsets me lol.

I bought the tablets, just tried them out.

Took 1 before dinner which contained no milk. Ate a small ice cream after. That was about 10 mins ago and I can already feel the symptoms kicking in.

Gums and tongue feel itchy and swollen, stomach feels increasingly unstable and I'm salivaing like Im abour to puke it all up.

Off to lay down.

So disappointed.

Not good, hope u feel better soon Hong. I dont know what I would do if i couldnt eat something or other due to a reaction. Take it easy and GWS.

Where exactly did you get these tabs! lol what brand and how many did you take and the timing!? i seem to remember you have to take them a fair amount of time before dinner. It takes some experimentation mate. as long as the stuff you got is genuine, persevere it will work.

Unfortunately, too much acid can denature it,[71] and it therefore should not be taken on an empty stomach. Also, the enzyme is ineffective if it does not reach the small intestine by the time the problematic food does. Lactose-sensitive individuals can experiment with both timing and dosage to fit their particular needs.

Have you been diagnosed lactose intolerant by your GP? You may be sensitive to a certain protein, like me.

I feel guilty, i've give a orger the ****s lol.

BTW the Arla range of lacto free stuff is pretty good - I can't tell the difference in taste with 'proper' milk (not like that soya crap!). They also do cheese and cream cheese, and a few brands do yoghurts.

I tried making dairy-free ice cream for my OH, but unfortunately noone does lactose-free cream yet. However you can find recipes online which use eggs and no cream to make gelato-style ice cream.

All of which is now making me want some ice cream for brekkie...

Hey eveyrone.

Recovered by this morning, so I think it did help a bit - with that kind of food I'd be out for at least 2 days normally.

After a bit of research I think I may be allergic to the milk proteins instead, or maybe as well as being lactose intorerant. Within 5 mins of eating that ice cream (boy was it good!) my throat, mouth and tongue were swelling up and itching. From what I read, LI only affects the digestive system and there's no way I could react that quick if its just down to LI.

An allergy, on the other hand, fits my symtoms better.

I havent been diagnosed by the GP, but I have had an allergy test done, which did state lactose intolerance. Come to think of it maybe it said milk and I just assumed lactose only, will need to dig to find the report.

Dont think I'll be doing that again in a hurry. Yes the symptoms went away faster, but I still had to endure a night's worth of full on reaction.

I miss milk, just not that much! Cant bring myself to experiement now I have reminded myself of the consequences of getting it wrong.

Originally Posted by hongman

Hey eveyrone.

Recovered by this morning, so I think it did help a bit - with that kind of food I'd be out for at least 2 days normally.

After a bit of research I think I may be allergic to the milk proteins instead, or maybe as well as being lactose intorerant. Within 5 mins of eating that ice cream (boy was it good!) my throat, mouth and tongue were swelling up and itching. From what I read, LI only affects the digestive system and there's no way I could react that quick if its just down to LI.

An allergy, on the other hand, fits my symtoms better.

I havent been diagnosed by the GP, but I have had an allergy test done, which did state lactose intolerance. Come to think of it maybe it said milk and I just assumed lactose only, will need to dig to find the report.

Dont think I'll be doing that again in a hurry. Yes the symptoms went away faster, but I still had to endure a night's worth of full on reaction.

I miss milk, just not that much! Cant bring myself to experiement now I have reminded myself of the consequences of getting it wrong.

It does sound more of an allergy.

Those allergy testing things are useless mate, known to be a con you can go back the next day and it be completely different. Even proper blood test cant pin down many food allergies, the best solution is trial and error in most cases. But do speak to the doctor (Even many of them are useless though) Keep researching

Talking of food allergies, research recently showed if you expose yourself to the problem food in tiny quantities you can build up a tolerance. The research i saw was for a peanut allergy, i dont know if has since worked for others, might be worth looking into.

Teaspoon of milk a day?

I've avoided seeing the doc for so long, when I do see him next, hope he's got some time spare!

Chances are I;ll get prescribed some painkillers and told to come back if it doesnt improve lol.

Originally Posted by hongman

Teaspoon of milk a day?

I've avoided seeing the doc for so long, when I do see him next, hope he's got some time spare!

Chances are I;ll get prescribed some painkillers and told to come back if it doesnt improve lol.

Nooo don't try it lol, might not even work for your allergy.


Typical doctors answer lol.

This should be milk free. 100% dark organic

http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/Puris...uador-P240065/

Hotel Chocolat *drools*