Mar
23
2010
Am i lactose intolerant? Do i have a wheat allergy?
Posted by: Alan in wheat allergies, tags: Allergy, Intolerant, Lactose, Wheat
Every day for the last few years i’ve had extreme gas problems. Especially around a late noon. I have to try my hardest to keep from farting out loud. I don’t eat excessive amounts of milk products, and i’ve never noticed a link between them. But i do eat wheat and flour products every day. How do i tell what it is? And if it is a wheat allergy, what am i supposed to eat?
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March 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I hear you man, I’ve had a similar problem, I usually just avoid drinking milk but I still eat other milk products even though I’m lactose intolerant. You should go see a doctor I’m sure they could answer some of your questions
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
If you suspect that wheat is the cause, then do not eat it for a day or two and see if that makes a difference. I’m not sure if wheat allergy can cause excessive gas. But if you do not want to eat wheat for any reason, then look for products that are made with rice or potato flour. Any products labeled ‘gluten free’ do not contain wheat. Many grocery stores have an area with these kinds of foods. I find that shopping on line is better for many of these foods. Amazon is a good source.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 pm
There are several things to do. First of all get tested for celiac disease which is an intolerance to gluten found in wheat, rye and barley. If you have celiac disease, you may have develped an intolerance to dairy products because the celiac disease has inhibited lactase receptors in the intestine. So going gluten free will result in you redeveloping your lactase ability.
Another thing to try is take a lactaid tablet before eating dairy products. That will really help if you are lactose intolerant.
After the celiac test, try a two month trial gluten/wheat free diet to see if your symptoms go away. You can do a trial diet by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, non-processed meats, eggs and cheese. Add in rice and potatoes for starches and avoid commercially prepared sauces and gravies.