Lactose Intolerant to an extent?

Question

I'm able to drink milk/eat cheese perfectly fine.

When it comes to icecream, that's a completely different story. Whenever I eat it, my stomach cramps up really bad and I get really bad diarrhea.

What could be wrong?

Answer

That sounds like me and my cousin. We can have a glass of milk or some yogurt, but neither of us can have heavier dairy like Greek yogurt or ice cream without getting stomach aches and having to go to the bathroom a lot. Some days it's worse for me where I can't even have an iced coffee with milk in it or even a fun sized chocolate bar

Answer

Yep sounds like a lactose intolerance.

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Hey Haley :)
I'm in a similar situation as you. When I was in like the 2nd grade I had really awful stomach aches and my doctors determined that I was lactose intolerant. However, over the years I've been able to tolerate certain types of dairy and not others. I can eat small amounts of ice cream and cheese if I eat it with other things, but I can't have just straight-up milk. I've found that the weird thing about lactose intolerance is that it's different for everyone and it's something that constantly changes. You may be okay with certain cheeses or milk now, but maybe in the future they will give you the same stomach cramps as ice cream. All in all, don't worry about it. I would stay away from ice cream for now and also be cautious around other dairy products. What you're feeling is completely normal for lots of people and you shouldn't be concerned, but if it would make you feel better, you can definitely go to your doctor to get some blood work done and they can tell you about any food sensitivities you might have.

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I've had lactose sensitivies for years now. Started with something my doctor called "stressed related/induced lactose intolerance." Sounds weird - I know! But I've noticed that certain dairy products effect me while others don't. I have tried limiting it and have been subbing with cashew and coconut milk! So good!!

If you're an ice cream fan, go try the brand So Delicious!! It is amazing and so creamy but is offered in almond, coconut or cashew milk.

Good luck!!

Lactose Intolerant to an extent?

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