The only way to know for sure ti to get allergy tested.  It is very easy, 
pain free, only takes an office visit with an allergist.  People with 
allergy can have GI symptoms in conjunction with other allery-like symptoms.


>From: Amanda Hemmerich <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Milk/Casein/Lactose-Free List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: allergy vs intolerance
>Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:08:00 -0700
>
>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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