At 3/21/98 11:41 PM , Steve Carper wrote:

>The bottom line is that a lactose challenge test will undoubtedly be
>extremely uncomfortable for a severely LI individual. (It sure was for me)
>But you are unlikely to have the horror list of symptoms (nausea, diarrhea,
>chills, headaches, gas, bloating, and pure misery)  that The Doc listed.
>And it will give you extremely accurate results. I think it's worth the
>discomfort. I recommend that everybody who thinks they are LI get tested.

I definitely agree that everyone who thinks they are LI get tested.  My
world has dramatically changed for the better after the test.  I would do
it again if in the same situation, even knowing the consequences.

My LI Tolerance test was done several years ago and I hope that they have
changed.  My dose was a full milk-shake sized plastic cup with a very thick
liquid, which did not seem to be diluted but could have been.

Again, if you suspect,  *have it done*.  It is worth it.



Doug Simmons
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