Amanda Ackerman wrote:
>
> 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


Amanda,

Thanks so much for the encouragement... and input.. I'll be calling the
health store tomorrow.

I feel so much better now knowing what's going on and seeing him get
better....

Patti