My doctor said Im allergic to milk and not to eat ANY dairy but thats hard ! I dont know if its ok to eat if I have an antihistamine with it or will it damage me to keep consuming? I get itchy skin trouble breathing and really bad stomach cramps.
2006-07-27 15:13:54 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Soy, rice, goat, nut milk.
Yogurt is ok for milk allergic people (no lactose).
Goat cheese is ok.
Of course, always consult your doctor or you might
choke to death!
2006-07-27 15:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by PoohP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not allergic to dairy, but I am severely lactose-intolerant. Since many prepared and restaurant foods have waste milk in them to raise the protein level, I carry High-potency Lact-aid with me all the time so I can stop "the runs" right away if I accidentally eat something containing milk. If you are truly allergic to milk, you should be more careful with your diet. You could become very ill from consuming dairy foods.
2006-07-27 22:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to have milk, try Lactaid: That's a milk-like product without the stuff in it that a lot of allergic people are reacting to. It's in the dairy department of lots of stores.
If that doesn't work, you'll have to get used to life without milk. Antihistamines will go only so far.
Good luck!
2006-07-29 17:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soy Milk! It is sooo good - on cereal or whatever! Giving up milk will make you feel so much better that you will not want to go back. Just be sure to read the labels on everything. Sometimes milk is listed disguised as casein. There are lots of things to eat besides milk or cheese. You are lucky now. When I was a baby I was allergic to milk- threw up immediately. My parents were thrilled...anyway I had to have "Apricot Nectar" as a milk substitute. It's gross! If you or your parents are concerned about getting enough Calcium, broccoli is a good source and so is TUMS. My daughter was allergic to milk as a baby also - and we gave her Tums to make sure she got lots of calcium.
2006-07-27 22:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is trying to tell you something, sweetie. Dairy products aren't good for anything but calves. There's way too much protein and fat for humans. Why do you think there are so many obese people waddling around? I haven't had any dairy for years and I'm doing just fine. Many people have problems with dairy products and don't even realize it. Consumption of dairy has been linked to type I diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and asthma (among others). So listen to your body. It's not hard... it's just a small adjustment. My doctor says "eat to live, don't live to eat."
'nuff said?
2006-07-27 22:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat dairy silly. As if the hives, chills, muscle aches, acne, stomach pain and other obnoxious symptoms aren't enough to deter you. Be aware that there is a tendency for people to crave foods they are allergic to, even though they get sick after they eat them. It's just one of those weird things.
Barring use of prednisone, there is no way to prevent the allergic symptoms. Prednisone is a very dangerous medication and never to be used for stupid stuff like this.
2006-07-27 22:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is medication to take, over the counter, that may help. You take the med before consumption. Sounds like you have a really bad allergy. Want to be careful though. You could go into anaphylaxis which is a life threatening allergic reaction. The trouble breathing may be from your esophagus constricting (beginning of anaphylaxis reaction)
2006-07-27 22:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breathing problem is the real kicker! If it were only lactose intollerance, you could take something for that before eating dairy. But try soy milk products. Lots of them are very tastey.
2006-07-27 22:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but NO YOU CAN'T EAT DAIRY!! Food allergies are nothing to mess with - you could go into anaphalactic shock. Not messing here - it's not like lactose intolerance, where you can't digest one of the sugars, your body goes into overdrive when you take in dairy.
If you're unsure, go see an allergist and ask these questions. It's certainly hard to avoid, but better than dying...
2006-07-28 13:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by marina3029 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people are allergic to milk .so that should not stop you from living your life as usual.Do listen to your body and respect it because that is what gives you happiness and pleasure,by keep healthy and fit you can enjoy all pleasures of life ,So avoid milk and its by products and having all those anti astamine tablets will bring down your bodies ability to fight back the allergies and break your-body's self defensive system and you will become more weak which will not only spoil your health but your moods too ,so listen to your body and respect it and enjoy your life to the full extent .Bye and best of luck.
2006-07-27 22:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by shivaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are milks that are lactose free and there is soy milk (Wal-Mart). Also there are special pills you can take before you eat dairy and there are powders you can mix right into the jug of milk. Ask a pharmacist to help you find them.
2006-07-27 22:17:39 · answer #11 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋