Rootin Tootin Way too Much? Could Be Lactose Intolerant
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
May 21, 2016 7:55am CST
Lately I have found that after consuming dairy products I become bloated and quite gassy. I have been hearing a lot about lactose intolerance and wondered if I may be getting a little less tolerant as I age.
So I purchased a supplement to take before I eat anything that has a lot of dairy. If I only have a small amount I am not worried. After I had a dish of rice pudding I was doubled over in pain from the gas. That alerted me to the possibility that I may have a problem.
Today I will find alternatives to milk. Going to try Coconut milk. Not giving up my half and half for coffee though.
Yes, even butterflies can have gas.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
I am planning on buying coconut milk, which is lactose free. Less calories too so that is a win win for me!
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
21 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly good for you and good luck
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
I am going to try coconut milk first and see if there is a change. I have a bowl of cereal every morning with milk and found that I get bloated and have gas about an hour later. When I overdo the dairy I tend to get gas pains.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
21 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly Good luck with it.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 May 16
I have tried it. Although it is okay, I want to try coconut milk.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 May 16
I would be sad with no milk.but you gotta do what you gotta do. There is soy, coconut, cashew, etc etc
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 May 16
I have tried almond milk, but didn't care for it. I do like rice milk. Coconut milk is one that I want to give a try. I have heard that soy isn't good for post menopausal women.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
22 May 16
@Jessicalynnt I have a client that uses the unsweetened. Must be good as she buys a lot of it.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
22 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly I've wanted to try cashew
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@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
21 May 16
I know there are lots of lactose free alternatives these days so hope you can find a substitute and not have a problem with dairy products
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
I'll start with coconut milk. I also have medicine that will help aid in the digestion of dairy products. Can't give them up entirely!
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 May 16
I have learned that I am becoming lactose intolerant but it isn't too bad. It is not fun at all.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
24 May 16
I know some that have severe gas and diarrhea. Happily I am not one of them.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 May 16
@ElusiveButterfly I get diarrhea sometimes but my doctor says that it might be okay for me because it boosts my metabolism. I shouldn't have dairy all the time but I shouldn't limit myself from it. I have never heard a doctor say that before XD
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
24 May 16
@DesirousDreamer has your doctor ever tested you for lactose intolerance? If not I would request it.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
21 May 16
sometimes i do, sometimes i don't. but it's not painful, just inconvenient.
how about soy milk? almond milk?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
They say that you should have soy products if you are post menopausal. I am going to try coconut milk.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
My plumbing has not been too happy with my food choices. At first I thought it was fats causing the problem, but hadn't eaten anything high in fat. Only the milk products that day.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 May 16
I did take an antacid but got no results. Going to try to eliminate or at least cut down on dairy and take medicine that helps with digesting lactose.
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