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vomiting- lactose intolerance?

by busdrivin1, Nov 18, 2001 12:00AM
My daughter, age 18, seems to get nausea and vomit whenever she intakes even a very small amount of dairy. Is this lactose intolerance? I don't see vomiting as one of thwe symptoms. When she was nursing I even had to give up dairy to get rid of her colic-like symptoms. Now even when she takes lactaid she seems to get very ill and uncomfortable, not quite as bad, but still vomits. Any input would be appreciated :-)
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by Wilson, Nov 18, 2001 12:00AM
There's lactose intolerance and there's milk allergy, which are two different things. Either one could cause vomiting, but a milk allergy is more likely to.

by busdrivin1, Nov 19, 2001 12:00AM
To: Wilson? Everyone
Can you develop a milk allergy at this age? How do you have it diagnosed. What are the consequences. Can anything else mimic this? She is SO tired all the time. She gets at least 8 hrs of sleep a night at a regular time schedule and she still falls asleep in some of her classes at school. Blood tests came back OK except for anemia (just barely). The doctor doesn't seem too concerned (which concerns me!) Thanks for the reply!!!

by Concerned lady, Nov 19, 2001 12:00AM
I agree with Wilson's comments! Have you visited an ALLERGIST yet?



Might she have an ULCER, and/or GERD? (Gastric reflux)

Have you seen a GASTRO-ENTEROLOGIST?



Does your daughter have nausea &/or vomiting from any OTHER food or drink, or just from milk?



Does she AVOID NUTRASWEET (also called Equal, and Aspartame)? Nutrasweet can cause stomach upset (and worse), not to mention...weight gain?



Is she thin? Is she worried about her weight?



I am very concerned about how TIRED she is, even with adequate sleep. This really needs to be checked into by a good doctor:



What is causing her ANEMIA? Is she possibly bleeding internally anywhere? Find a doctor who likes to solve medical mysteries, and is a good "diagnostician".



Have you seen a good HEMATOLOGIST (doc who knows a lot about the blood)?



Has she seen a good GYNECOLOGIST?



Is your daughter being poisoned by toxic chemicals in the air, at a school that is a "sick building"? New or remodeled buildings often have new CARPETS, etc. that "outgass" toxic fumes. These can cause serious problems in many parts of the body. Do the windows open, at her school? Many times these toxic fumes get swallowed, as well as inhaled, thus causing stomach problems, as well as lung or voice box problems.



WHAT MEDICATIONS IS SHE ON, AND FOR WHAT CONDITIONS? Many meds have nausea or vomiting as a side effect. Get a good MAGNIFYING GLASS and read the fine print in all medication "inserts", regarding possible bad side effects. THIS INCLUDES VACCINATIONS!!!



There are many possible causes. Find some good (non-lazy) docs to help you figure it out.



Also, visit a health food store, and find a good NUTRITIONIST, who might recognize her symptoms.



Good luck! I hope others will give you their thoughts too!!



Concerned lady

http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com





by Wilson, Nov 19, 2001 12:00AM
Concerned Lady brings up many good points and questions. In answer to YOUR questions, first of all - yes a food allergy can manifest at any age, although you suggested there's been a hint of something like this with your daughter since infancy. You can take her to an allergist to be skin-tested, although it's not always accurate. What are the consequences?... I think you can get some small bowel inflammation from continuously eating foods you're allergic to, which may lead to mild malabsorption - nothing too serious (this is the situation I've been dealing with myself for a number of years). Can anything else mimic this?...most definitely. From the sound of things you may want to have your daughter checked for celiac disease, which does cause anemia and lactose intolerance due to small bowel damage. In the meantime, I would have her cut out all dairy (it sounds hard but lots of people do it who swear it's healthier), and see if she doesn't start to feel better. Good luck.

by busdrivin1, Nov 23, 2001 12:00AM
This is the daughter/ I just looked at the computer and saw the page and decided to answer some of Concerned Lady's questions. I don't have GERD, but my sister does. I usually only get sick if there is dairy in the food. I avoid Nutrasweet at all costs (it tastes gross, and aspertame causes short-term memory loss). I'm a little thin, but not too much. THe reason I'm anemic is that I don't eat red meat. I have seen a good gynocologist. My school is older, but they are currently building a new auditorium and pool that are attached to the school. I'm not on any medication currently. Thank you for taking an interest in me!

by Concerned lady, Nov 23, 2001 12:00AM
Dear "Daughter",



Thanks for your response! I urge you to get a copy of Paavo Airola's classic book "HOW TO GET WELL", and look at the food tables in the back. Circle all foods that are NATURALLY high in iron. Pick out the ones you like, and eat them! Some examples (there are more!!!) are raisins, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, black walnuts, (brown) rice "bran", parsely (fresh) and blackstrap molasses. Get organic, fresh, unsalted foods listed. Use cast iron cookware, made in America (may have fewer impurities).



Read other books at health food stores, for natural ways to treat various types of anemias.



Make sure you are not internally bleeding somewhere!! Check with a doc, regarding possible bleeding ulcer!!!



Also, you might want to check with a good (holistic) NUTRITIONIST for more advice, specific to YOU!!



Try to avoid milk products, since you know they don't agree with you.



There is NO NEED to be anemic, just because you don't eat red meat. There are PLENTY OF OTHER IRON-CONTAINING GOOD FOODS!! (See above.)



If you improve your diet a lot, and if you still are anemic. after a while, you might need to see another doc to find out why.



Good luck! I believe you will get better, because you are pro-active!!



Sincerely,

Concerned lady



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