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Milk
Lately whenevr i eat pizza i get an upset stomach. I just ate some cereal with milk and my stomach is upset. I don't think i'm lactose.. but is this normal??? the pain is like squeezing and bloating. or like twisting.. (if that makes sense) thanks
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It definately sounds like you have some form of lactose intolerance. Don't worry, I do too, and it's perfectly normal. A little on the rare side in some parts of America (where I'm assuming you're writing from), but still normal.
As the other columnists suggested, you can talk to your doctor about it. They can suggest tests to verify, treatment options, and other things. However, if it's not that bad, you don't really need to. Lactose intolerance is not going to kill you.
What you can do alone is experiment with just how much milk you can handle. Lactose intolerance comes in degrees, and a life totally without milk products is kinda crappy... but you might be able to have a little milk and still do fine. What you should do is go a few days without lactose, and then start drinking milk again. Start with like half a cup. The next day, have a cup. The day after, a cup and a half, etc. Stop the experiment when you get pain from it. If a half cup is too much, try going in teaspoon increments. Try to narrow it down to a fairly small range.
If you can handle at least a cup, you may still be able to do pizza and ice cream in small quantities. If you can't, consider lactase products (Lactaid, etc.) to take with them. I've never used them, but I've heard good things. Also worth a shot is soy milk, and milk with lactase already in it. I hear that both taste vile, but if the cereal you eat is flavorful enough, you may not notice.
In general, milk products like cheese, ice cream, and yogurt have less lactose than milk. Keep that in mind.
Also, try to avoid having milk products on an empty stomach. And NEVER EAT YOGURT FOR BREAKFAST. I learned that the hard way. Yogurt is a lunch and dinner treat for the lactose intolerant, if anything.
But, your suffering aside, you need to be sure that you're getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Consider getting some form of calcium supplement, or eating more vegetables.
And remember, there's nothing wrong with lactose intolerance, but there is something wrong with forcing yourself to suffer for it just because milk is "cool." Good luck!
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You need to find out what foods are doing this to you. Wait two or three days [or until this pain goes away]. Then eat some milk and cereal. If the pain comes back, rest up a bit. Then try it another day. You see, you need to keep consuming the foods you SUSPECT to find out what it is that's making you so ill. If this continues, I strongly suggest seeking a medical opinion.
Feel better! :D
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lactose intolorent. tell your parent to take to you to the doctors. they'll tell you what to get for that.
i'm lactose intolorent too, but you get used to it.
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It does sound like your lactose intolerant. It's not really a big deal. You can get some pills at your pharmacy that will help you digest lactose products. Just take them about 30 minutes before eating and they will help.
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