Being diagnosed changed my life - for the better!
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- By Alison Hoban
I found out that I was lactose intolerance two years ago and my son also has the condition. I was not allergic to anything until that point, and my lactose intolerance suddenly appeared, triggered by means unknown. All of a sudden, whenever I had something that contained dairy or more specifically, lactose, my stomach would cramp up immediately and I would start feeling nauseous.
After consulting my GP (as recommended by my brother) I was referred to a gastroenterologist, who had me take a hydrogen breath test. It was painless and simple – and confirmed I had lactose intolerance.
I would seriously like to tell people that if they have any concerns referring to their diet, please go and see your GP. I did and it has changed my life for the better.
Comments (2)
H Barker
Fantastic! My GP has no interest at all and has just prescribed me diarrhoea tablets! Hales
Alison Trickey
Mine has no idea either, says i have to work it out myself and no one can tell if i am or not!!