Stomache aches after drinking milk?

Question

I get stomache aches after drinking lots of milk, but not other dairy products, like eggs or yogurt. Am I lactose intolerant? Should I drink less, or just take it out of my meals altogether?

Answer 1

First off all, eggs are not dairy. Avoid any diary and you will feel much better. There is nothing in cow's milk that your body needs.

Humans are the only animal that drinks milk past infancy, and then it's not even from the correct species! Too many people are still trying to defend milk's supposed health benefits. Unfortunately, they are either using old information or information obtained from research funded by the dairy association. How many people would enjoy a glass of dog's milk or rat's milk? What makes cows special?

There are only two reasons which I've found to support humans drinking cow's milk. We have grown up hearing that it's good for us and we've grown accustomed to the taste and texture. There is absolutely no nutrition that can not be obtained elsewhere, minus the negatives. Calcium seems to be the major claim for milk. It can be found elsewhere in green vegetables, almonds, and many other sources. Where do you think the cows obtain the calcium to put into the milk? Where do other larger animals (elephants, horses, deer, whales, etc) get calcium? Why we continue to drink cow's milk laced with growth hormones, antibiotics, and who knows what else is beyond me.

Since I've given up drinking milk about 5 years ago my health has greatly improved. I suffer fewer allergy problems. My asthma and breathing problems are greatly reduced, I'm sleeping better, and I have more energy.

In the '50s smoking was considered harmless but now we realize its dangers. One person at a time and eventually the truth will become widely known that cow's milk is only for baby cows. Milk is indeed the perfect food, but only for infants of the proper species.

Do some research online and decide for yourself.
http://www.strongbones.org/
http://www.notmilk.com/
http://www.nomilk.com/

Answer 2

Try lactose free milk. If no stomach ache you have the answer. Then you can decide if you want milk or not. There are also lactase enzyme tablets available if you decide to keep drinking milk and milk products with lactose. Eggs do not have lactose. Yogurt has bacteria which seem to help digest lactose.

Answer 3

You may be lactose intolerant. I only found out I was lactose intolerant about 4 years ago. Prior to that I sometimes had stomach aches after breakfast but thought little of it, until it gradually got worse. The easiest way to see if you are intolerant is to cut out all dairy products from your diet for at least 4 weeks (remember lots of products also have milk based products in them, such as whey too). I personally find different dairy products effect me differently. I now drink lactose free milk (taste very similar to real milk, and much better than soy). I get nauseated for hours if I drink or have milk in a meal. Cheese isn't as bad, only giving me cramps. But best to cut out all dairy at first. Then reintroduce them to your diet and see if it upsets your belly again. I personally had to cut everything out of my diet, except fresh fruits, root vegetables and meats for 6 weeks, then reintroduce foods to find out my intolerances.

Answer 4

You might be lactose intolerant. It's not that uncommon. You can get drops to put in your milk product foods, buy lactose free milk or stop using milk products.

Answer 5

Try taking a lactase pill when you have milk. I good friend of mine only got stomach aches after she ate cheese, but not other dary products. Lactaid (or similar brands) helped her. You don't have to cut it out of your diet completely, but I would recommend cutting back. Also, try soy milk. It's delicious!