On Wed, 13 Aug 1997, Patti G. wrote:

> I recently went to a dietician to learn to read labels.  As soon as I
> walked in the door she told me she was doubtful a 6 yr old was Lactose
> Intolerant-- it's rare.  She said I'd have a hard time convincing her--
> she said it was probably something..just not LI.

This certainly rings a bell!  I became lactose intolerant at the age of
four and the medical profession had a tough time dealing with it then
too.  That was more than 25 years ago.  There are still certain members
of my family who think I am doing this for attention.

> I'm on this list to continually learn what to do for Ryan.  He's feeling
> better each day....I have Lactaid drops and pills.  He can't swallow yet
> and finds them discusting crushed hidden in anything.

Have you tried the chewable lactase tablets?  I know Nature's Plus makes
them because I have used their product fairly recently.  The tablets are
kind of chalky but they are sweet enough that a child might be willing to
take them.  They certainly taste better than squirting Lactaid drops into
your mouth, which is what I used to do.

Years ago, before I started buying lactase supplements in the health food
stores, I used to buy a chewable at a drug store.  I think it was called
Dairy Ease.  I was not very happy with it.  That was part of what
motivated me to try health food stores.

Amanda