I can't drink milk.

Char231023

Every time I have milk either with cereal or alone I get a very painful gas bubble in what feels like my diaphragm. I can eat cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. Does anybody else have this problem?

2snakeswoman

I can't drink milk either but it's because I loathe it. I've gotten gas bubbles like you describe, though, but I'm not sure what foods cause it, if any. It seems to come on pretty arbitrarily.

PowerfulHunt

Regular milk can be difficult to digest .. maybe try Almond Milk or the Lactaid Milk.

VeryKatie

It's probably just a mild form of lactose intolerance or a milk protein allergy. I'm the same way - but if I eat A LOT of cheese I do get that gas. It has to do with how much I have, really. Some yogurts are lactose free.

rayneface

I like unsweetened almond milk as an alternative to cow milk.

stephylcrofts

I have the exact same issue! It took me ages to work out what it was but then i figured out it was milk. I drink soya milk now which helps. As you say though, I can have cheese and yoghurt and all other dairy items, it's just milk that does it.

yourradimradletshug

My friend has this problem although if he has cheese, ice cream, etc. in excess he feels the same pain. Probably a milk allergy but I am not a doctor but seeing one might not be a bad idea.

FatFreeFrolicking

I'm lactose intolerant but can eat cheese and sour cream in small amounts (I usually don't though). I can tolerate yogurt too but I choose not to eat it. I can't eat ice cream. Milk has a lot of lactose compared to cheese and sour cream so that's usually the reason why people can eat cheese but not milk.

I would recommend buying almond, coconut, or soy milk or lactaid milk.

Amitysk

I have the same thing. I determined it is a mild lactose intolerance. I can handle fermented dairy and hard cheeses fine. I hurt a bit with too much sour cream, cream cheese, string cheese etc... So sad! So since I really only use milk in protein shakes, I replaced with unsweetened almond milk.

yoovie

lactose intolerance...?

Healthy_4_Life2

Yes, this happens to be as I am lactose intolerant. The more you expose yourself to lactose or foods who claim to be lactose free, but have casin in then, you'll most likely have this problem. However, you should probably consult with your physician.

superfox12082

As you age, your body is less able to process lactose. Milk was the first thing to go for me probably about 8 years ago (I'm 32). I only really have a small issue with sour cream but it's not so bad that it stops me from eating it.

avoidtheclapp107

I get exactly the same thing. It's painful...eliminate dairy and you won't feel it, but after a couple days you'll feel so much better in general. It's like night and day.

ash8184

Yep... I used to be able to eat any dairy and now it's tough. Try almond/soy milk. Milk was the first thing that made me feel not so good, followed now by cheese and ice cream. I'm still fine with yogurt, but I'm reading that's because of the probiotics and different cultures in it (and maybe because it's consumed in smaller amounts).

SabrinaLily

Yup- I can take milk products in tiny moderation but forget ice cream, straight milk, etc. For my cereal, I switched to an almond based milk. The most DELICIOUS milk alternative (IMO) is Almond Breeze's unsweetened vanilla with a touch of honey. It's TO DIE FOR and only 50 calories a cup with less fat and more calcium.

hamoncan

Milk seems to set off a nagging cough for me - I assumed I`d hate milk alternatives - I`m like that, but turns out I love almond milk - don`t be afraid to try it, it`s always selling out at my grocery store

KombuchaCat

Try raw milk. When milk is pasteurized the enzymes and beneficial bacteria that help process the lactose are killed. My cousin began having issues with lactose in his 40's and switched to raw milk. All his issues were resolved. Many people who are lactose intolerant can process raw milk and cheese just fine. Check out the Weston A. Price Foundations's website to locate raw milk in your area.

HannahLynn91

My husband and I used to be like this. He switched to soy milk and I switched to Almond milk and we have been fine since. I was never lactose intolerant, as my family drank milk from a local dairy everyday, but when I moved out and stopped drinking as much milk, it seems that my body started to get irritated by it more. Its a plus that I find Almond milk much tastier than regular milk! Try alternatives!

KombuchaCat

Also, FYI, when you have a milk "allergy" you actually break out in hives. My mother has milk allergy. This is much more rare and a different issue than being lactose intolerant.

moment_to_arise

im the same way. i can eat dairy products (yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, etc) but i have issues with regular milk. i just use almond or coconut milk instead

dubird

Sounds like mild lactose intolerance. Processed dairy like cheese doesn't have as much lactose, so it's eaiser to eat. I have the same thing, though mine is more stomach cramps and congestion. ><

zeal26

Yes (I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome), I usually use lactose-free milk or almond milk.

Evelynnn2014

I WISH I were unable to drink milk. Milk with cereal is my biggest weakness and the cause of most of my weight gain.

leggup

Here is the lactose content of many forms of dairy. If you find yourself having trouble with one end of the list more than the other, you may be lactose intolerant. Talk with your doctor. Lactose intolerance varies from individual to individual. Some people are okay with hard cheeses but can't drink milk. Some people (like me) cannot even have the smallest amount of any dairy without taking the lactase enzyme.

Char231023

Thanks everybody! I love almond milk but I don't drink it too often. I though it was kind of strange that I could eat cheese all day and the minute I at cereal I was in pain.

dorkyfaery

I suspect it is lactose intolerance. You can take a lactase enzyme (like Lactaid or the generic equivelent) if you are interested in continuing to drink dairy milk. Ladtaid also makes a milk that is lactose free. I would read the label carefully, though, some version of it have carageenan in it, which can also upset the stomach (at least it does for me).

leggup

britishbroccoli wrote: »

Here is the lactose content of many forms of dairy. If you find yourself having trouble with one end of the list more than the other, you may be lactose intolerant. Talk with your doctor. Lactose intolerance varies from individual to individual. Some people are okay with hard cheeses but can't drink milk. Some people (like me) cannot even have the smallest amount of any dairy without taking the lactase enzyme.

Oops I didn't actually paste the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_content_of_foods

hamoncan

HannahLynn91 wrote: »

My husband and I used to be like this. He switched to soy milk and I switched to Almond milk and we have been fine since. I was never lactose intolerant, as my family drank milk from a local dairy everyday, but when I moved out and stopped drinking as much milk, it seems that my body started to get irritated by it more. Its a plus that I find Almond milk much tastier than regular milk! Try alternatives!

Have you researched the effects of soy products on men/boys? Sounds like there's some things to worry about there, especially if you make them a staple in your diet.

Roxiegirl2008

Yeah I HATE milk! I have switched to almond or coconut milk. I have also discovered ice cream made with almond and coconut milk. YUM!!!!

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Lambrah

Could be whey intolerance. Cheese and cream removes the whey protein and retains the casein protein.