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Posted 11/4/2010 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Oiy where to begin? I am quite confused with my colon these days lol. I have severe ulcerative pancolitis and have had 3 Remicade treatments which have been working great!! It's like not even being sick! However, today I drank a glass of skim milk with my normal breakfast and I have been sick all day. I noticed in the past that milk of any kind whether whole, 2% or skim gave me some digestive discomfort but never have my insides been like a chemistry set from it. I don't have any issues with cheeses...ice creams don't always bother me...depends on the brand but milk and I, FORGET IT. Is this lactose intolerance or my UC just playing games?
Posted 11/4/2010 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's lactose intolerance due to UC. I became lactose intolerant when my UC surfaced. Before it surfaced I was fine with all milk products. Maybe you should look into Lactaid or an off brand of lactose free milk. I recently tried the off brand milk and it didn't taste the same as Lactaid.
Posted 11/5/2010 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah try the lactose free milk, it works for me. I'm not lactose intolerant (my doctors did the breath test and blood test for it.) but I flare up when I have dairy products for some reason.
Posted 11/5/2010 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the tips and clarification! I will definitely give that a try!
Posted 11/5/2010 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
I actually don't like the taste of milk. I used to drink it all the time and then my Uc said no way. So then I stopped drinking it and now I can't stand the taste. But like you, I've never had any problems with cheeses and only certain ice creams bother me. When I want ice cream, I take a Lactaid pill and it helps.
Posted 11/5/2010 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem. Usually I use almond, rice or soy milk. When I absolutely must have ice cream I use a Lactaid chewable. It helps a TON! Try it!
Posted 11/5/2010 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone tried the pills for lactose intolerance?
Posted 11/5/2010 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
I'll use lactaid when I have lactose issues. They work great.

Yes. For some reason, I've never been lactose intolerant from ice cream. I read somewhere that ice cream was okay for those who are lactose intolerant. Only the person's reasoning did not make sense. So I don't know why ice cream doesn't bother me whereas too much milk does.
Posted 11/5/2010 8:18 PM (GMT 0)

Ugh Just Ugh said...
I have the same problem. Usually I use almond, rice or soy milk. When I absolutely must have ice cream I use a Lactaid chewable. It helps a TON! Try it!

Where do u get the lactaid pills?
Posted 11/5/2010 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
At the drugstore. I get the chewables. I buy the more expensive brand. The cheaper ones tend to contain worse non-active ingredients.
Posted 11/5/2010 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Interesting about you and ice cream Subdued! If I eat ice cream w/o a lactaid you can hear it make it's journey through my digestive tract! lol.
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