Lactose intolerant? How did you know?

Question

I’ve begun to convince myself that I’m lactose intolerant and I’m just curious about other experiences. I notice when I eat a lot of cheese I have major bloating with some painful cramps and gas. It seems to be getting worse the older I get. Milk doesn’t seem to bother me as much, but I rarely drink it. Also did a quick google search that showed it could affect fertility? I don’t trust the internet too much, but we have also been trying to get pregnant about 2 1/2 years with MFI and I want to do anything I can to help our chances. All comments appreciated 🙂

Answer

Are you eating hard cheese and is it always the same kind? Often mild lactose intolerance reacts to soft cheeses and milk. Are you eating anything with the cheese? Such as crackers? 
As well, there are no studies backing lactose intolerance affecting fertility. There are some scientists who believe eating dairy in general can, but considering the general population in North America and many cultures in Europe consume dairy on a regular basis, I would say don’t worry about it. That being said, everything in moderation.

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Dairy has always made me very sick. I can get away with a little cheese or ice cream. But forget anything with heavy cream or whipped cream. I used to get hives as a little kid, and eventually outgrew that but I still get sick. They have so many alternatives now though. Lactaid (my hubs favors this since he doesn't like nut milks), dairy free ice cream, cheese and creamers. Califia makes a good half n half substitute which is great for cooking and coffee.

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I had lactose intolerance when pregnant with my first and he is also lactose intolerant. It went away afterwards but it was severe cramping, bloating gas and diarrhea, so bad I didn’t want to eat dairy. I just took lactate pills and didn’t over indulge on the dairy. I don’t see how it could affect fertility.

Lactose intolerant? How did you know?

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