Migraine Headaches Support Group
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
I had to share my findings in an effort to help others on this site or for any of thier acquiantances. A while back my husband mentioned to me about lactose intolerance, and I more or less brushed it off.The keyword that came to my mind regarding this ailment was diarhhea, and I didn't have that so I quickly dismissed it. At one point, however, I cut back on milk and cereal in the morning and there was improvement, but again my mind dismissed it as my imagination. Then, one day in the library, I couldn't stand up any longer due to my back pain, and I found a chair to recuperate with. I glanced at the books in front of me and they were about diet and health.I pulled out a book and started browsing while sitting. The lactose intolerance piqued my interest so I checked two books out. I also found a web site with a quiz to take (Foodintol.com) and I took the quiz, I came out with gluten and dairy intolerance possibilities.I proceeded to cut out all dairy.
For the first time in two years, I had no headache or severe nausea the next day. I am on day number four and I feel like a different person. I want to kick up my heels in thanks for getting my feelings of good health back. This is a small price to pay for the benefits I am reaping...I think a lot of times food intolerances may be the root of a lot of ill feelings we have to "tolerate" daily. I FEEL REBORN!! I hope some others may find thier own relief, also. Good Luck in Health!!!
For the first time in two years, I had no headache or severe nausea the next day. I am on day number four and I feel like a different person. I want to kick up my heels in thanks for getting my feelings of good health back. This is a small price to pay for the benefits I am reaping...I think a lot of times food intolerances may be the root of a lot of ill feelings we have to "tolerate" daily. I FEEL REBORN!! I hope some others may find thier own relief, also. Good Luck in Health!!!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Always great to hear a positive experience.
If you have an allergy to milk, you will need to remove milk and other dairy products made with milk from your diet. Dairy products are a good source of calcium and Vitamin D, so its important that you eat other foods rich in these nutrients, such as broccoli, spinach and soy products.
Always check the label ingredients before you use a product. Many processed or prepared foods contain milk. In addition, check the label each time you use the product. Manufacturers occasionally change recipes, and a trigger food may be added to the new recipe.
Examples of milk products and foods containing milk
Milk/dairy products:
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Milk and milk solids
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Non-fat, skim milk or powdered milk and milk solids
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Buttermilk
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Evaporated milk
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Yogurt
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Cream, cream cheese, sour cream
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Cheese, cheese powder or cheese sauce
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Butter, butter fat, artificial butter flavor
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Curds
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Whey and whey products
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Cottage cheese
Foods containing milk/milk products:
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Au gratin foods
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Chocolate and cream candy
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Coffee creamers
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Creamed or scalloped foods
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Custard
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Nougat
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Ice cream
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Malted milk
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Margarines (some, check the label)
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Many puddings
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White sauces
Ingredients to look for:
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Lactalbumin, lactalbumin phosphate
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Lactoglobulin
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Casein or sodium caseinate
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Lactose (milk sugar)
Diet tip: Try substituting soy, rice or almond milk for cows milk. In addition, many non-dairy products are now available including some margarines (check the label), non-dairy ice cream, non-dairy chocolate, non-dairy cheese and non-dairy yogurt.
There is also milk for people with lactose intolerance. (I don't recall any brand names)
You could try taking the lactase enzyme. I don't really know if that would help you out. I suspect it might not, if your problem is MORE than just lactose intolerance - because there are more chemical compounds in milk than just lactose. If you have a milk allergy - you could be allergic to one or several of those compounds. The only way to find out is by trial and error.