Milk allergy

I've read through a few posts here but can't really find an answer to my 
question about milk allergy. I'm in my early 40s and was recently 
diagnosed with most basic indoor and outdoor allergies (except pets). I 
told the allergist that I tend to develop pain in my hands, forearms, 
elbows and (when it gets bad) my ankles after I consume dairy products. 
His answer was that only 2 percent of the population have dairy 
allergies and said no more.

I developed the other allergies in the last four years and never had a 
problem with dust, pollen, mold or dairy before then. I've been trying 
an elimination diet since July and have found some relief when the milk 
is 100% eliminated. I don't think it's lactose intolerance because I 
recently introduced lactose free milk as my only milk source and the 
pain returned.

I'm just curious if it's possible to develop a milk allergy at this 
age...or is there another possible explanation.

TIA

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