Milk

Hey everyone,

Has anyone been told by their GI to not drink Milk?  That was one of the first things my GI told me not to drink.  I love Milk, but I havent had it in over a year.  The reason I am asking is I want to find out the reason why I should not drink it.  I know it coats the intestine pretty well, in fact, I saw an article saying milk might replace barrium dye for some intestine tests.  I figured, if it coats the intestine, and you have ulcers, it would probably make those ulcers not feel very good.  However, if it has something to do with the Lactose and the way it is broken down, and creates gas, then that is something completely different, and would go for any dairy across the boards.

This will help me out because I will know if I can only drink soy milk, rice milk, or if I can get closer to those milk alternatives that actually taste like milk, like lactaid.  Oh what I wouldn't do for some milk and cookies.  But for now, I will settle for my rice milk (non-dairy) and puffed corn cereal.

Thanks everyone.

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_{Diagnosed with UC through out my entire colon on March 23rd 2006.}

_{Hospitalized for severe Anemia on May 19th to May 26th, 2006.}

   

_{The bad days of this disease make you pay attention to the small beautiful things in this world.  I hate this disease but im thankful for opening my eyes.  I will over come this and I will love life to its fullest}.

www.notmilk.com

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UC since 1986.

Asacol - six a day
6 MP - one a day.
Remicade - every eight weeks.

People who have impaired digestions often have problems with both dairy and gluten. If dairy products bother you, it could be the lactose, the milk sugar, in which case you could experiment with lactose-free milk. But some folks also have problems with casein, the milk protein, in which case you're better off avoiding dairy altogether. Once your intestines are healed or at least less inflamed, you may be able to tolerate milk products.

For me personally, it's not worth the risk. I've tried Lactaid, goat milk, homemade yogurt, the whole nine yards. I just feel better when I eliminate dairy from my diet. Very occasionally, I'll have a sprinkle of cheese or a little butter, but no milk, ice cream, whipped cream, cream-based sauces, etc.

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Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis spring 1999

Possibly misdiagnosed

 

Maintenance dose sulfasalazine

Probiotics, l-glutamine and fish oil caps

When I was young i was lactose intolorent but have grown out of it. When flaring I do stay away from dairy (though i pretty much stay away from most things) Too much dairy can make me nauseas but I really have to pig out on it. Moderations is what I have found works for me.

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Kelly, 29

Left sided UC diagnosed 1/98 age 19, Pan colitis diagnosed 1/07
Currently on 4x3 Asacol, Rowasa every other night, down to 20 mg pred.
75mg Imuran starting 8/23/07---fingers crossed!
Prontonix once daily for acid reflux, zofran twice daily for nausea

Hi,

My GI told me "no milk when flaring". So, I drink no milk when I flare. I don't drink milk anyway; however, every so often, I go on a cream in my coffee kick (for the past month, I have been drinking cream in my coffee). Now, I am "off" cream. I just go through phases where I want the cow's mucus, as it were .

Once in a blue moon, I will drink chocolate milk and around Thanksgiving a little 'nog action. Last year, when I was dx, I didn't touch dairy. This year...hee hee hee, looking forward to a little 'nog, if I am not flaring

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Cheers,
Texas Windmill

UC: Left sided colitis, DX Nov-06
Started treatment 13-April-7: Asacol 3x3 and Bentyl as needed
As of 1-Sept-07: Bowels are behaving.

weird thing... im only lactose intolerant when im flaring. it gives me a horrible gut ache for hours if i drink it or put in cereal or coffee... but when im not flaring, im good to go. i can have tons of it. i guess try it and see if it bothers you, if not, then drink away, if it does, then dont drink it...

I've never hear of that ....where in Canada are you? I'm in Alberta...the primadophilus reuteri probiotic I take aids with lactose intolerance, I no longer have to use lactaid pills and I had severe lactose issues, I don't drink milk but will have other types of dairy on occassion.

:)

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My bum is broken....there's a big crack down the middle of it!  LOL  :)

If you're interested in the benefits of Raw Milk, here's a useful link:

http://www.realmilk.com/

There's a reason it's illegal to sell unpastuerized milk. It's not safe to drink it.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/foodsafe/milk_unpast.html

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23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

Rowasa (generic) - nightly

Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri 1/day; Chewable multivitamin