I, too, had a lot of fuzzy thinking before I realized milk protein was a problem.
Always assumed it was related to candida albacans systemically, especially in the
digestive tract. I believe the milk problem was a big set-up for the candida
problem. Took milk and other things out of my diet 5 years ago and unless I run
into an allergen accidentally, I don't have it anymore. It may be worth pursuing.
Blessings!

Kimberly Sherwood wrote:

> In a message dated 1/25/99 8:00:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << I just started putting sour cream in a
>  borsht recipe two days ago and suddenly I'm getting a lot of phlem
>  (coughing for several hours after sour cream).  WOuld this be a casein or
>  lactose intolerance problem?
>
>  Also, does anyone on the list get 'fuzzy thinking' as a symptom of dairy
>  intolerance? This has also been a recent problem for me along with
>  fatigue. I have an appt with my gastroenterologist this coming week and am
>  wondering if any of the above calls for a lactose tolerance test while I'm
>  in there? >>
>
> Sounds more like allergy to me, as lactose intolerance doesn't cause
> respiratory symptoms.  I also get the "fuzzy thinking" from dairy, though I
> didn't even realize my thinking was "fuzzy" until I stopped dairy and realized
> how much clearer my head was.
> BTW, some people have lactose intolerance AND dairy allergy at the same time;
> quite common I believe.  Good luck!
>
> Kim Sherwood