I would get tested.

I recently developed a soy allergy on top of my milk allergy, and so went to an allergist.  The
blood testing did indeed show an allergy to casein, which is the milk protein (I think they did
IGe and RAST, but I'm not sure which gave the positive result).  I haven't discussed the
difference between that and the lactose intolerance, but I've been a label reader for many years
anyway, and can figure out what I can and can not eat.

Testing should lead to further treatment options.

I think you were suggesting that "raw" milk might not give you the same reactions as processed,
pasteurized milk, but I wouldn't necessarily just start introducing it...


--- Amanda Hemmerich <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello.
>    
>   I have accepted for the last 15 years that milk is not a part of my diet. I am perfectly fine
> with this, but have been trying to determine whether I am a very sensitive lactose intolerant
> individual or if I have a milk allergy. I read about some of the allergice reactions to milk,
> and I exhibit the sinus congestion, headaches, dark circles under my eyes, and I notice a change
> in my mood. But along with these symptoms, I always experience the gastrointestinal distress. I
> keep considering getting tested for the allergy, because if I am positive, I would like to
> explore introducing raw milk products into my diet. But if I am negative, then I will know that
> I need to be even more cautious about food labels. Any suggestions?
>    
>   Thank you. 
>    
>   Amanda
> 
>  
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