Intolerance - Cheese?

Question

Because I was voilently affected when I ate cheese at a dinner some years ago, I have resisted the temptation to eat any kind of cheese.
The symptoms, within 15 minutes of consuming cheese that had been placed on cooked ducesse potato were violent sickness followed by diorhea and languitity.
The question is, why does my Doctor ask how long I have I been like this and when I answer, asking for a test, does he say 'If you've managed without cheese for so long, why worry?'

Thanks to all, so far but can I say it is quite clear that cheese is the factor because I did an elimination test and found cheese to be the only thing possible to have caused the condition.

Answer 1

I would go and see a different doctor because if you are intolerance then you need to know so it doesnt happen again.
i love cheese its my fav i have it everyday..im sorry you cant eat it

Answer 2

Doens't sound as if he's treating you with the seriousness that it deserves. Perhaps you're not getting your full concerns across to him in a way that he appreciates.

If you suspect that you have an allergy then it should be confirmed.
Testing for allergies is tedious but if your have it done then you will know exactly to what you are allergic and what sparked your sickness.

You could be missing out on a world of cheeses when it's not necessary.

Are you sure that it was the cheese which made you ill?

If you know this then you can adjust your diet accordingly.
Perhaps it was a particular type of cheese that affected you (was it a 'blue?).
It might be that you can't eat cheese from cow's milk but you can eat it from sheep or goats milk.

Some allergies can disappear after a while (and some can suddenly appear).

See your doc again and put the arguments to him as I suggest. He may be more sympathetic. If no joy then look up Yellow Pages for an allergy clinic.

Answer 3

It's typical of some NHS staff today. I myself have been faced with this indifference and antipathy towards my plight.
As far as you are concerned, you have a right to know.
If you have an allergic reaction to anything then you need to know and how this may affect your diet and life style.
You could try insisting on an allergy test, explaining that not knowing is causing you extreme stress and lack of sleep.
If you still don't get a decent response ask for a referal to a specialist to alleviate your concerns.
Unfortunately if you don't fight for what you want. You won't get it. Till then, you can try a few tests. Eat a very small amount of different cheeses every couple of days or so and see what kind of symptoms you have. Make sure it is small portions. About the size you'd get on a toothpick for example.

Answer 4

your doctor sounds like a typical closed minded idiot. If you react to cheese, and not other dairy products, its likely that you react to foods high in amines, not lactose intollerance. Aged cheeses, such as cheddar, are higher in amines than other cheeses, and can cause a rapid reaction such as you had. Cream and cottage cheese are lower in amines, and less likely to cause a problem. I suggest consulting an allergist for testing. I would find a new doctor, more willing to trust your instincts. Most cheeses, unless clearly labeled otherwise contain animal rennet, which comes from the 4th stomach of slaughtered baby male calves. A raw, unprocessed cheese made with vegetarian rennet would likely not cause you to react. It is the animal protein that causes the amines to form in aged cheese. If you tolerate other dairy, this is likely the issue. I can tollerate the cheeses I make homemade with vegetarian rennet, and raw milk straight from the cow, but am highly reactive to commercial animal rennet cheeses. Good luck

Answer 5

Carbohydrate intolerance is an inability to digest certain carbohydrates due to a lack of one or more intestinal enzymes. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal distention, and flatulence. Diagnosis is clinical and by H2 breath test. Treatment is removal of the causative disaccharide from the diet.
Please see the web pages for more details on Lactose (dairy product) intolerance and Lactose tolerance test.

Answer 6

I don't think it was cheese......what about shell fish.....cheese would not give you that reaction.....shell fish would or nuts...these are adult born allergies and they can be deadly...please check this out.....good luck.