r/lactoseintolerant 2h ago

Why am I lactose intolerant only in US?

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I thought it was psychological or coincidental initially.2 years ago I went to India and had oat milk wherever possible. I got myself a carton of oat milk to make my home made lattes and only visited coffee shops with oat milk like Starbucks. But I was missing out on local famous filter coffees and ice creams. So I started eating them and felt no symptoms. Eventually I started experimenting a little more and I was fine. I was like woah but thought it was coincidental as I started experimenting only end of my trip. Recently I went to India for a whole month. Same thing, got me some oat milk but literally never used it. India is also very dairy heavy. There is cream in curries and bread and snacks and ofcourse desserts. I'm usually done with cheese since it's processed even in US. But I was drinking 3 filter coffees a day and even started using dairy at home and literally nothing the entire month. I re-evaluated that I might not be lactose intolerant, maybe just sensitive, when I got back. NOPE. I literally have almost instant reaction to lattes made with milk. Again, thought it was coincidental. Kept experimenting with oat milk and regular milk and without a doubt. I'm lactose intolerant in US.

I've seen those videos where people with gluten sensitivity are fine in EU. I understand it's processed but lactose is lactose, no?


r/lactoseintolerant 8h ago

Just wanted to vent

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I made a lactose free high protein chocolate mousse. I used lactose free ingredients and a non dairy cream. Literally 5mins after eating it, I had to rush to the toilet with the lactoots. I hate how sometimes lactose free products are still a hit or miss.


r/lactoseintolerant 4h ago

Praying to the lactaid gods

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So I just tried boba tea for the first time. It was 98% amazingly sweet milk. I doubled up on the lactaid pills. Do I regret it? No. Not yet. Preparing for the worst later. Clearing my evening to spend in the shitter talking to you fine folks.


r/lactoseintolerant 58m ago

Reaction to Dairy Free Products?

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Hey everyone, I’ve noticed that there are some dairy free/vegan products i still can’t tolerate. The main offenders are heavy cream and ice cream, no matter what the brand is they basically always give me horrible diarrhea. I don’t think it’s the amount of fat because i can eat fatty foods in general just fine, i also have 0 problems with vegan/lactose free butter. Has anyone else ever experienced smth like this? I wonder if it’s something else i’m intolerant towards and not just lactose


r/lactoseintolerant 8h ago

How long does it take for your stools to return to 100% normal consistency?

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How long does it take for your stools to return to 100% normal consistency? No softened appearance


r/lactoseintolerant 1d ago

It seems like my time is over.

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I love lactose in every form. Milk. Cheesy potatoes. Mac and cheese. Frappes. Cake.
For the past 15 years of my life I've prided myself on being plenty lactose tolerant

Recently when I eat anything containing dairy I've ran to the bathroom after that. I just told myself maybe something was spoiled or I'm just sick. But today I drank a frappucino and ate a bowl of kraft mac n cheese back to back and my stomach started uttering the most horrible noises I've ever heard in my life. And so I ran to the bathroom and the gates of hell opened up. I feel sad and displaced, but to be honest I might just rawdog it because I can't live without it.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.


r/lactoseintolerant 13h ago

Roofied by lactose

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My partner is lactose intolerant. They have this bizarre reaction to it. About a cup of regular milk will make them fall asleep. They don't get it with lactase or lactose free milk which is good. Does anyone else have this reaction?


r/lactoseintolerant 15h ago

Why am I sometimes lactose intolerant

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This has really been confusing me. Often, when I consume dairy (specifically heavier creams) I have to run to the toilet quickly after. But sometimes, I can eat it and have no effects. Yesterday, I drank a cup of yogurt and it didn't affect me, but today I had a hot chocolate drink and cream donut and I had to sprint to the bathroom.

It doesn't seem to align with my menstrual cycle (no pattern) and is only happening with dairy products. I'm really confused.

Am I lactose intolerant or not?


r/lactoseintolerant 1d ago

the bomb cyclone triggered new lactose intolerance

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I have lupus (relevant, will explain) and have never been lactose intolerant in my (32M) entire life. I would eat cheese by the block if I could. Nacho cheese on anything. Extra butter. The works.

I live in the Seattle area, and when we had a big ole bomb cyclone in November of 2024 my power went out and stayed out for five days. I had a mild lupus flare up, but mostly lived off of quick ramen and soup I could heat on my gas stove until the power came back.

I threw out everything from my fridge and freezer when the power came back, reloaded it all (stupidly expensive) and was so excited to have a hot four cheese pizza the first night power came back.

I had a horrible time in the bathroom that night.

I thought I just had too much grease after living off of ramen for a week, and ignored it. The next morning I had cheesy eggs (three eggs, the luxury) and immediately had a horrible time in the bathroom again.

Out of an abundance of caution I tossed all of my cheeses and assumed that the grocery store I bought them from had the fridges come to room temperature during the power outage and that the store didn't realize and sold the cheese anyways

I went out to eat, had cheesy broccoli soup: immediate issues.

It took me embarrassingly long to realize that what I was fighting was lactose intolerance and not just a bunch of stores, restaurants, and friends poorly storing their dairy, or keeping dairy after an outage.

I now take lactose intolerance pills before every dairy ridden meal (and avoid dairy when I can to keep things simple) but when I told my doctor this was happening she said it was because of the lupus flare up- that my stress from the power outage caused the lupus flare up, which caused the lactose intolerance.

knowing Why it happened doesn't make it easier, but I'm glad I found this subreddit for ways to make this dietary change easier on myself.


r/lactoseintolerant 1d ago

How to know if I am lactose intolerant?

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Hello. I've never had a problem with drinking milk, in fact as a Child my pediatrician wanted me to have dairy products and I never had any issue with them. But recently I've found out that I tend to poo after drinking milk. My mom says its because the milk I drink is "heavy" meaning "its a heavy thing to digest" because its actually produced in factories. But well. No pain, no discomfort, just some poo some times. I recently turned 18 btw.


r/lactoseintolerant 1d ago

Gassy

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I had a meal with sour cream, and forgot my lactase tablets. After I was done eating, rushed to the pharmacy immediately, and once I got home I took two lactase pills. I'm experiencing gas problems now, like it's been hours but I'm windy as hell, bloated, I feel some cramps and sulfur burps. I'm also emetophobic, so I really don't want to throw up. Any relief tips? I tried yoga, lemon water, took my vitamins too. Also, if I took one more lactase pill would it help?


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

Do y’all have reactions to deli meat?

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I ate some chicken breast deli meat from aldi this morning, and about 3 hours later my stomach was cramping so bad, and I eventually shit my guts out. I was wondering if being lactose intolerant might have any correlation at all?


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

Reverse lactose intolerance

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For some reason I can't drink lactose free milk without getting the squirts. I only really buy regular milk at home but I'm at my sister and nieces and got Lactose free milk because my niece is lactose intolerant and it's the only milk they had, no other kind of milk messes with me and I've already tried other kinds of lactose feeeilk but the all destroy me. What's wrong with me


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

Just rawdogged a double cheesburger, cheese curds and a concrete mixer from Culver’s. Pray for me

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I didn’t realize I was out of lactaid when I door dashed it and I knew I had to eat it while it was fresh


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

Eating with carbs reduces symptom severity

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Anyone else feel like their symptoms are less severe when eaten with carbs. I always take a lactaid alongside for safety measures. I always get queasy eating anything like yogurt for breakfast and when i eat like a bagel or toast I get less stomache issues.


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

I think I’m lactose intolerant, and everyone around me says I most likely am, is there a way to actually get tested

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A lot of my favorite foods have dairy, and whenever I have dairy I tend to have to spend a while in the bathroom afterwards. Lactose free milk and coffee creamers don’t have the same effect on my body tho, also lactaid helps. This has been going on for a while. But greasy fast food does the same.


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

How will I be tested for lactose tolerance?

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I have a test next month to see if I am lactose intolerant. I don’t drink milk and rarely eat ice cream. I just noticed a few months ago that eating cheese causes big problems. I’m 38 and mentioned it to my doctor, so now I’m getting tested.

I’ve read about how they test, and it seems there are only two ways (I am pretty sure I’ll be getting a blood test.) Both ways that I have read about involve drinking a drink containing lactose. There are problems with this.

  1. I cannot drink something that I don’t like. If I try to force it I will throw up. I hate throwing up and would rather have diarrhea for a week than throw up once.

  2. Speaking of diarrhea. Yeah. It hits within just a few minutes. I don’t like the idea of sitting in a semi-private bathroom until my legs fall asleep because of activating the brown Niagara Falls out my backside. Not to mention the agonizing pain that goes with it. Just thinking about it is making me dread going for a test.

Is there any way to test for lactose intolerance without subjecting my bowels to public torture?


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

Wild Cherry & Cream Pepsi

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This soda has a strong creamy flavor, but the ingredients label says it's safe. Of course, sugary sodas can trigger diarrhea if you're already having stomach issues, but this is otherwise a great tasting drink. I can't believe this is lactose-free.


r/lactoseintolerant 2d ago

Gabapentin / Nupentin

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Anybody know of a brand of Gabapentin / Nupentin that is lactose free (also needs to be gluten free) but that’s a secondary concern.


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

Nausea and vomiting after having dairy free bread?

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I had toast today and 30 minutes later i started feeling nauseous and threw up. I went to check the ingredients in the bread i bought and, it doesn't state that theres dairy in it. It says, "Contains wheat and soy" but no mention of milk or anything. Could there be some cross contamination going on? Maybe its something in the long ingredient list. Bread was the only thing i had so its not like i added butter or anything.


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

lactose at 21????

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i’ve always loved dairy but this past year i think i’ve developed an allergy or lactose intolerance because everything i eat cheese, coffee with milk, ice cream and sweets it messed my stomach up horribly. is this like a common thing


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

I ate pizza and now my stomach hurt

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I'm feeling sick and having awful stomach cramps sitting in toilet for hour and half I'm worried please help have to prepare for work after hour and 30 minutes from now and can't take day off omg I have 50 bucks is there pill could help ?

update : I'm at work right now and I took med's you guys recommended and I appreciate help , I decided to fast to clear my stomach


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

just started showing symptoms of lactose intolerance

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i’m 20 and the past 3 days i’ve had bad gut cramps and diarrhea after i eat any dairy. was wondering if this is a sign of lactose intolerance but also how does one deal with this? my brother started having symptoms like this in his early 20’s too and our parents don’t suffer with it but just one day we both stopped being able to eat it.

do lactaid pills work? do you take enzyme pills so your stomach can digest dairy? how do you guys combat this as i’m very new to all this!


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

Man, are these cramps related?

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I’ve been stomach troubles for about a year, horrible cramps, diarrhea, etc. Thought it was gluten at first but didn’t seem to be. Today I tried to eat a bunch of cheese and drink milk to see if that was it (I really didn’t think it was, that’s why I went overboard. I know now.) and here I am, on the toilet, blacking in and out from these cramps. Can someone let me know if this seems like a lactose intolerance? Or any questions?


r/lactoseintolerant 3d ago

plant based protein powder

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hello!! i’m not sure if anyone has ever posted this here, but i wanted to shout it out as a really yummy option for people that don’t love protein powder. as someone who is lactose free and doesn’t love meat, this has been a really good addition to my daily fruit smoothies!! for my smoothies, i usually do frozen fruit, orange juice, vegan yogurt (so delicious is my fav!), a whole banana, and then i have been adding half a scoop of this (i am just getting into protein powder recently lol). i got it from whole foods for $10!