Man, I’m falling apart. 
Now I’m lactose intolerant.
Anybody else?
What works for you as far as diet?
Now I’m lactose intolerant. Anybody else?
What works for you as far as diet?
Lactose Intolerant
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kthom
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I basically quit drinking milk, which was a great trial for me. After some time, I could again occasionally have a bowl or glass filled with cornbread and milk. But no more for a while. I didn't give up cottage cheese or regular cheese or other products that contained lactose. I did experience with such things as non-milk products such as almond milk, coconut milk, etc to take the place of milk for some time, but it just wasn't the same as cow milk for me. Although I'd still love to drink more milk, I don't drink it every day or even sometimes every week. I also cannot eat ice cream on an empty stomach without having symptoms of lactose intolerance. Having since being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, that took care of the icecream! I seem to have no problems with things that contain milk as part of the recipe. Good luck, Sir! This doesn't help, but as you probably know, these kinds of things come after a long period of use of the product, which is translated, much of the time this is a malady that affect folks that are getting older!!
I'd start researching the low carb or ketogenic dietary strategy; then, modify it so it is tolerable. This type of diet works well with lactose intolerance and type II diabetes.
I found a Swedish doctor who had started a dietary blog for his patients that had grown to be the biggest blog in Scandinavia and was being published in 29 different languages. He has since quit his day job to focus full time on his dietdoctor website. There is free info on the site without joining.
My wife has issues so I avoid dairy products that contain sugar, e.g., milk, ice cream, and novelties. I only buy heavy cream or half. She has heavy cream in her coffee without issue. A nice treat is frozen blueberries with some heavy cream which make a nice blueberry ice cream of sorts.
There is plenty of interest in this strategy so you'll find a lot of information quickly.
I found a Swedish doctor who had started a dietary blog for his patients that had grown to be the biggest blog in Scandinavia and was being published in 29 different languages. He has since quit his day job to focus full time on his dietdoctor website. There is free info on the site without joining.
My wife has issues so I avoid dairy products that contain sugar, e.g., milk, ice cream, and novelties. I only buy heavy cream or half. She has heavy cream in her coffee without issue. A nice treat is frozen blueberries with some heavy cream which make a nice blueberry ice cream of sorts.
There is plenty of interest in this strategy so you'll find a lot of information quickly.
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nachogrande
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MAKE SURE THE CAR WINDOWS WORK.
I've gone non dairy for years now, no particular reason. I only used a small amount for coffee anyway. Lactaid 2% works fine for that. Being a positive Patrick, enjoy giving the Dutch ovens.
I've gone non dairy for years now, no particular reason. I only used a small amount for coffee anyway. Lactaid 2% works fine for that. Being a positive Patrick, enjoy giving the Dutch ovens.
SC_Mike
Member
Almond, cashew or coconut milk. My fav is the cashew. There is even coconut milk ice cream.
Mexican Kerry
Member
I've been a dairy consumer my whole life. Don't care for a glass of milk unless I'm eating a chocolatey type dessert but I love cheese, ice cream, etc.
My breaking point seems to have been one summer day a few years ago when we were enjoying some White Russians, and someone suggested mixing them in milk jugs instead of by the glass (to save work I suppose). I sipped a 4 liter of The Big Lebowski's favorite beverage over the course of the afternoon in a mix I thought appropriate: 1 liter vodka, 1 liter kahlua, and 2 liters of milk. After that day I just can't seem to digest milk products properly, although it may have been simply a coincidence that my intolerance kicked in at that time.
My breaking point seems to have been one summer day a few years ago when we were enjoying some White Russians, and someone suggested mixing them in milk jugs instead of by the glass (to save work I suppose). I sipped a 4 liter of The Big Lebowski's favorite beverage over the course of the afternoon in a mix I thought appropriate: 1 liter vodka, 1 liter kahlua, and 2 liters of milk. After that day I just can't seem to digest milk products properly, although it may have been simply a coincidence that my intolerance kicked in at that time.
bigwheelzip
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Gave up ice cream and substituted sherbet.
amazingflapjack
US Veteran
According to Dr. Dahlman online-most humans lose the enzyme needed to digest cows milk at around 2 years of age. I "found" his web sight about 10 years ago after I had been diagnosed with some colon issues. As a result, I ultimately stopped eating quite a list of foods and ingredients, including dairy-whole grains, and gluten. I also started to take pro biotics every day. I had gone sepsis in 2007 and nearly died, but putting the Word into action and changing my diet has kept me symptom free for years now. I thank Jesus.
I don't drink milk by itself, I find the taste horrific. The only way I'll consume milk is in cereal. Yes, I know I'm weird.
I don't know if I'm intolerant or not due to the New Mexican food (beans) and lots of greens i eat.
I don't know if I'm intolerant or not due to the New Mexican food (beans) and lots of greens i eat.
ancient-one
US Veteran
My wife had the same problem. Walmart stocked a lactose free milk that was really good. How the lactose was removed I do not have a clue, but it was real milk. They may still have it. It came in half gallon containers.
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I use Lactase Enzyme that I buy at Costco. It allows for occasional abuse of ice cream. I use Lactade milk on my cereal. Seem to be surviving OK.
I was, but I'm not now and haven't been for years. What I found, quite by accident, was that milk out of cardboard cartons gave me the symptoms. When our kids were little, we bought milk from a local dairy that delivered and used glass bottles.
One day, for some reason, I drank a glass of milk. I was delighted to find the symptoms had disappeared.
At that time, there were no tests and the doctor just "guessed" that's what my problem was. He was kind of a knucklehead and I switched doctors, but that's a different story.
Anyway, I might not have be lactose intolerant, but just waxed cardboard intolerant.
Kanewpadle, is there an actual test now? If not, and milk is your problem, try changing brands.
One day, for some reason, I drank a glass of milk. I was delighted to find the symptoms had disappeared.
At that time, there were no tests and the doctor just "guessed" that's what my problem was. He was kind of a knucklehead and I switched doctors, but that's a different story.
Anyway, I might not have be lactose intolerant, but just waxed cardboard intolerant.
Kanewpadle, is there an actual test now? If not, and milk is your problem, try changing brands.
OP
Yes, it’s a harmless three hour test.
THE PILGRIM
Member
I usually don’t drink milk, do use some in cereal.
But I may be White Russian intolerant.
Not taking any chances!
Still have an occasional Fruit Jar Margarita.
But I may be White Russian intolerant.
Not taking any chances!
Still have an occasional Fruit Jar Margarita.
I'm White Russian intolerant, but it's not the milk. It's the Vodka. An unfortunate incident on my 19th birthday (back when the drinking age was 18) and a three day hangover.
Now, it would be called "alcohol poisoning" and I've have been in the hospital.
Haven't had a drop of Vodka since and for years I couldn't even look at a bottle of the stuff.
I'm okay with milk and coffee though, so there's that.
Now, it would be called "alcohol poisoning" and I've have been in the hospital.
Haven't had a drop of Vodka since and for years I couldn't even look at a bottle of the stuff.
I'm okay with milk and coffee though, so there's that.
I found I was lactose intolerant just a few months ago, and it wasn't White Russians (though I like them). Intolerance worked into my system gradually. Doc said "that happens." Used to drink between a pint and quart of 2% every day, most of my life. Lactaid helps, especially that I can cook with it, but I miss pouring a big 12+ oz. glass of real milk and just gulping it down to refresh and relax.
