Beth Kevles wrote:
> Hi --
>
> Keep a food diary for a few weeks, with periods of milk and of no milk.
> In the diary write down facts about how you're feeling. Ie, rate your
> physical state on a 1:10 scale, temperature, anything else that makes
> sense. At the end of a few weeks go over the diary with a friend and
> see if the milk (or anything else) really is an issue. If it is,
> eliminate it. Yes, anyone can have an adult-onset allergy. (My
> grandmother started developing shellfish allergies, one fish after
> another, in her 60s.)
>
> Arthritic symptoms are less common, but I see no reason why they
> shouldn't be an allergic response. But there may be another
> complicating factor, allergy or otherwise. Have you been checked for
> celiac or Crohn's disease?
While I've been careful to keep an eye on when I have milk products and
when I don't, I think the diary is a great idea. I guess it'll be best
to have that in hand before I go back to see my doc and she if she has
any recommendations.
I don't think it's Celiac or Crohn's...I don't have any of the other
major symptoms. My digestion isn't a real problem...a little reflux from
time to time and soft stool...but no cramps or weight loss (I wish! :)
I'll try the diary...I know that will help. Thanks!
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