Lactose intolerance but only to ice cream. FML

flowerchild77

EVERY time I eat dairy ice cream I get SICK TO MY STOMACH. It totally sucks.

Well you know what, I bought coconut milk ice cream. Its delicious and not making me sick. TAKE THAT STUPID PREGNANCY QUIRKS!

Kayteagirl

I have this too!  Milk, cheese, yogurt...no problem...  But ice cream does me in every time.  Thank you for the coconut milk tip...hope hubby wants to go to the store!

princessvespa1

I was like that for the first about 25 weeks - every time I ate ice cream only, I would .  It made me very sad.  But, it seems to have gone away for now, so I'm making up for all the missed opportunities!

Jade1230

There is a non-dairy Ice cream called Tofutti, they make ice cream sandwiches and small pints and they are actually really good! Just food for thought

MoonlitPlumeria

My lactose intolerance is only with milk and yogurt. I can eat all the cheese and ice cream that I want. Its sad though cause what I really miss is a giant glass of milk. That was one of the saddest things about this pregnancy!

MeggieChris

I've had it for about three or four years now. I can't handle straight milk, ice cream, or large amounts of cheese. But if milk is cooked into something, I'm fine. It's strange but I've been able to deal with it.

scarlett29

im lactose intolerant and have been for ever we figured it out when i was like 15 tho.. all my child hood i would never drink milk eat cheese or yogurt .. when ever i ate ice cream i got sick to my stomach.. i found out because my mom found out she is and then my brother figured out he is and so is his daughter! I guess it runs in the family.. 

I still indulge in some pizza and ice cream sometimes.. but im always sick after.. i cant remeber the last time iv even tasted milk.. has to be 13 15 years..

 

flowerchild77

Jade+1:

There is a non-dairy Ice cream called Tofutti, they make ice cream sandwiches and small pints and they are actually really good! Just food for thought

The one I got is by the So Delicious brand, non-dairy made with coconut milk. SUPER tasty. I got the mint chip flavor. They had ice cream sandwiches too.

EmandChris08

I'm lactose intolerant too-- developed it when I was in college. I can still eat cheese and yogurt, but milk, ice cream, and basically any cream-based soups or sauces are a big no-no.

I've found that I can eat frozen yogurt, though... because the live, active cultures in the yogurt "digest" the lactose. So maybe try that? There's not as much of a variety of frozen yogurt out there, but most of the major brands make it. I like the Ben & Jerry's kind, and Edy's "Yogurt Blends". I can eat both without taking a Lactaid pill first, and it doesn't bother me. An added bonus is that it's a lot lower in fat than regular ice cream, but still tastes really yummy!

I use soy milk in place of regular milk and I've gotten really used to that, too. Thank goodness Starbucks has soy so I don't have to give up hot chocolate and tea lattes! 

flowerchild77

EmandChris08:

I'm lactose intolerant too-- developed it when I was in college. I can still eat cheese and yogurt, but milk, ice cream, and basically any cream-based soups or sauces are a big no-no.

I've found that I can eat frozen yogurt, though... because the live, active cultures in the yogurt "digest" the lactose. So maybe try that? There's not as much of a variety of frozen yogurt out there, but most of the major brands make it. I like the Ben & Jerry's kind, and Edy's "Yogurt Blends". I can eat both without taking a Lactaid pill first, and it doesn't bother me. An added bonus is that it's a lot lower in fat than regular ice cream, but still tastes really yummy!

I use soy milk in place of regular milk and I've gotten really used to that, too. Thank goodness Starbucks has soy so I don't have to give up hot chocolate and tea lattes! 

Milk in things will upset my stomach too. Ive never really drank it simply because I dont like it- I usually go with soymilk, coconut milk, or almond milk.

I had read somewhere that yogurt has the enzyme neccesary for you to properly digest lactose which is why people who are lactose intolerant can eat it.

I can also eat cheese which has no effect whatsoever. (shouldnt jinx myself... knock on wood!)

I did enjoy my mint chip ice cream last night though! My dd thought it was delish too, she kept running up every 10 seconds saying "Num?!"