Lactose Intolerance Support Group
Lactose intolerance is the condition in which lactase, an enzyme needed for proper metabolization of lactose (a constituent of milk and other dairy products), is not produced in adulthood. A hydrogen breath test is required for a clinical diagnosis. With lactose intolerance, the result of consuming lactose or a lactose-containing food is excess gas production and often...
Had Endoscopy and Colonoscopy and now they are saying I have celiac disease. Waiting for biopsy results. I don't buy it. I went to WebMD site and looked it up. Some symptoms include lactose intolerance symptoms, but I don't have any reaction to wheat products. Bowel symptoms listed not even close to my situation. Guess I'll have to wait for the biopsy. There is a blood test I can ask for and I will. I am about at the end of my rope. Diabetic, lactose intolerant and now Celiac? They may as well set me up with a G-tube and be done with it. I can't take this any more. Great topic for my next shrink's appt..
Is there any hope/help?
Is there any hope/help?
By trial and error and I have discovered that I can eat white flour products without distress. Not so good for the diabetes. I feel like I'm walking a tightrope. When I cook pasta, I rinse it in hot water when it is done cooking. The foods that give me the most trouble is the whole wheat, whole grains.
If you think you are lactose intolerant and symptoms haven't been resolved by eliminating dairy, get checked out for Celiac Disease.
They are frequently diagnosed together.