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[Escalla]

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Have you tried goat's milk? I had the same problem with cow's milk, but never had any GI upset with goat's milk.

Interesting! No, I've always been a dairy fanatic. My mom developed an intolerance, so I guess it shouldn't be such a shock -- I didn't know it often runs in families until I researched the symptoms. I've always loved dairy so much though that my mindset was always "It can't happen to me, my life would be over!" (also before I knew about lactaid the miracle pill!).

 

[cowgirla]

That will probably be on my shopping list this week. I'm really bummed but glad there's a manageable solution and I can save myself from the consequences of eating ice cream (if that affects it). Ice cream is something that has to be in my life. 😳

They also make liquid lactase drops that work pretty well. Can treat your milk by the gallon or by the glass. It does change the taste a little when you treat large amounts of milk and then let it hang around the fridge- makes it sweeter. I've pretty much gone entirely to coconut and almond based products - be sure to try coconut ice cream. It's amazing.

Hard cheeses like swiss don't have lactose, which might be why those don't bother you. Soft cheese like mozzarella are more likely to be a trigger. And all the probiotics and crap in yogurt are supposedly the reason why many lactose intolerant people can eat yogurt without wanting to die.


As a warning - I've found that the signs from being lactose intolerant get worse and worse over the years. Used to be a mild cramping a few hours later. Now, years later, its OMG STABBING PAIN WANT TO DIE. So if the lactaid/lactase works, use it. Don't repeatedly tell yourself that the cramps are worth it to have that bite of ice cream haha.

 

[Escalla]

They also make liquid lactase drops that work pretty well. Can treat your milk by the gallon or by the glass. It does change the taste a little when you treat large amounts of milk and then let it hang around the fridge- makes it sweeter. I've pretty much gone entirely to coconut and almond based products - be sure to try coconut ice cream. It's amazing.

Hard cheeses like swiss don't have lactose, which might be why those don't bother you. Soft cheese like mozzarella are more likely to be a trigger. And all the probiotics and crap in yogurt are supposedly the reason why many lactose intolerant people can eat yogurt without wanting to die.

Great to know! Thanks! 👍

As a warning - I've found that the signs from being lactose intolerant get worse and worse over the years. Used to be a mild cramping a few hours later. Now, years later, its OMG STABBING PAIN WANT TO DIE. So if the lactaid/lactase works, use it. Don't repeatedly tell yourself that the cramps are worth it to have that bite of ice cream haha

It gets worse? Not cool! I will be making the lactase supplement my best friend then.

Edit: Looks like I can confirm it. Had a glass of milk about an hour and a half ago and now have some fun stomach cramps. I had to make a last ditch effort to see if it was the brand or carton that I had previously. Nope. 🙁 Damnit!

 

[wildcatj]

It gets worse? Not cool! I will be making the lactase supplement my best friend then.

Edit: Looks like I can confirm it. Had a glass of milk about an hour and a half ago and now have some fun stomach cramps. I had to make a last ditch effort to see if it was the brand or carton that I had previously. Nope. 🙁 Damnit!

I'm super lactose intolerant so I avoid lactose for the most part. But if I want to have any dairy I just take a lactase pill with it. It might be cheaper to do the pills and still buy normal dairy products than to buy things like lactaid. The only caveat to the pill is that for me one pill isn't always enough if something has a ton of lactose in it. You can always just take another midway through your meal. Or 5 minutes in depending on how much you're dying.

And it definitely gets worse over time. If I even have a little bit of lactose now I will die. Not a good time.

 

[Escalla]

I'm super lactose intolerant so I avoid lactose for the most part. But if I want to have any dairy I just take a lactase pill with it. It might be cheaper to do the pills and still buy normal dairy products than to buy things like lactaid. The only caveat to the pill is that for me one pill isn't always enough if something has a ton of lactose in it. You can always just take another midway through your meal. Or 5 minutes in depending on how much you're dying.

And it definitely gets worse over time. If I even have a little bit of lactose now I will die. Not a good time.

I am officially depressed. That sounds so awful! I'm sorry that you have such a sensitivity, wildcat. Can you have chocolate at least? 🙁

 

[wildcatj]

I am officially depressed. That sounds so awful! I'm sorry that you have such a sensitivity, wildcat. Can you have chocolate at least? 🙁

Oh yeah, I'm not as bad as some people. I can do yogurt and cheese for the most part. It's just milk, ice cream and anything with cream in it that is hard. I also can't eat wheat though. It's actually surprisingly easy to adjust to dietary things once you get the hang of it. I thought it was going to be HORRIBLE not eating wheat since I was eating bread and/or pasta at most meals, but it actually has been not so bad!

 

[Escalla]

Oh yeah, I'm not as bad as some people. I can do yogurt and cheese for the most part. It's just milk, ice cream and anything with cream in it that is hard. I also can't eat wheat though. It's actually surprisingly easy to adjust to dietary things once you get the hang of it. I thought it was going to be HORRIBLE not eating wheat since I was eating bread and/or pasta at most meals, but it actually has been not so bad!

You're quite resilient. 👍

It seems like I know more and more people with such restrictions that I never did previously. In all age groups.

This reminds of me of.......this: (but should be edited to include without GI pain as well.)

 

[dyachei]

I'm super lactose intolerant so I avoid lactose for the most part. But if I want to have any dairy I just take a lactase pill with it. It might be cheaper to do the pills and still buy normal dairy products than to buy things like lactaid. The only caveat to the pill is that for me one pill isn't always enough if something has a ton of lactose in it. You can always just take another midway through your meal. Or 5 minutes in depending on how much you're dying.

And it definitely gets worse over time. If I even have a little bit of lactose now I will die. Not a good time.

Oh, i meant the lactaid pills, not the lactaid milk. I use the chewables when I drink dairy products. I haven't had problems with ice cream though.

 

[orca2011]

I think I have developed an intolerance to lactose.........

When I drink a glass of milk, I now get horrible stomach cramps a couple hours later and feel awful. I've stayed away from it the last couple weeks and haven't had any symptoms. Cheese doesn't make a difference and neither does yogurt. I haven't tried ice cream yet. I will be trying another glass tonight from a different carton to see what happens.

This is particularly upsetting because I LOVE milk and have always had a couple glasses a day. :cry:

I'm sometimes like this too. More so with ice cream and cheese. But it doesn't happen every time I eat those products and it happens with other food as well, so I have no clue. I just take the lactaid pills if I know I'm going to be eating a ton of dairy and it seems to help.

 

[shortnsweet]

Rant: Finally get to watch football game at normal overseas time. Ravens are losing to Browns at the half.

 

[Lab Rat83]

This is a rant turned rave. I injured my back in April from running. It took about a month of doing nothing for it to "heal". Well, I have since reinjured it about 5 times now. I went to the doctor and was told that it was a soft tissue injury an to just "take it easy". I've tried that and for about a month I was pain free. Then I was moving into my apartment and me as my dad were carrying a huge desk. We were flipping it right side up and he flipped it before I was ready and my back flared up once again. So about two weeks of taking ibuprofen it healed up until I rode my horse. Today I had a hard time getting dressed. I went for an hour long walk (started out more as a hobble) and on my way home I stopped at the drugstore. I purchased robaxtecet for the night, a heating/cooling pad for when I study and some cooling gel. The gel feels absolutely amazing and my back pain has since just melted away. I can now study in comfort and it's just amazing what a walk, some cooling gel and a heating pad can do for a person.

 

[allieh8607]

Rant: Finally get to watch football game at normal overseas time. Ravens are losing to Browns at the half.

I don't think you have much to worry about Your Ravens have already turned it around 🙂 my poor browns...one of these years we'll catch a break.

 

[shortnsweet]

I don't think you have much to worry about Your Ravens have already turned it around 🙂 my poor browns...one of these years we'll catch a break.

Lol I dunno man...the NFL is all kinds of crazy this year. The Jets....chargers....chiefs....browns....I am very confused.

 

[DVM882029]

Lol I dunno man...the NFL is all kinds of crazy this year. The Jets....chargers....chiefs....browns....I am very confused.

It's absurd this year... My Pats have been peculiar at best.

 

[Bearby]

It's absurd this year... My Pats have been peculiar at best.

Brady has no one to throw to. It's very sad

 

[Hotfillyky]

I hate Auburn's supplemental question this year?!?! I know what I want to say but having trouble deciding my format.

*rocks in corner and eats popcorn balls*.....almost over, almost over

 

[cloverbug]

Great to know! Thanks! 👍



It gets worse? Not cool! I will be making the lactase supplement my best friend then.

Edit: Looks like I can confirm it. Had a glass of milk about an hour and a half ago and now have some fun stomach cramps. I had to make a last ditch effort to see if it was the brand or carton that I had previously. Nope. 🙁 Damnit!

They also have lactose free milk that's already been treated. I use it all the time and honestly I barely taste a difference, and have actually switched my family to it. Lactaid helps me with everything else though and I am so thankful for it because I love ice cream.

 

[cloverbug]

I hate Auburn's supplemental question this year?!?! I know what I want to say but having trouble deciding my format.

*rocks in corner and eats popcorn balls*.....almost over, almost over

I'm not applying to Auburn so if you need someone to help formulate your essay you can PM me.

 

[Hotfillyky]

I'm not applying to Auburn so if you need someone to help formulate your essay you can PM me.

Thanks clover!🙂 I am more venting than anything. Last years supp question was super easy and then they had to go and change it on me. I'm just grouchy (down to the deadline and 2 essays to go) plus I have been working a load of overtime at work for the last 6 weeks.

I definitely appreciate your offer.....😀

 

[Emiloo4]

My fiancé and I are in Charlotte boarding separate planes and just got in the stupidest, most meaningless fight as he was boarding. I hadn't seen him in a while and I have no clue the next time we'll see each other. And we just end up in a fight with me crying at his gate. Awesome.

 

[Hotfillyky]

My fiancé and I are in Charlotte boarding separate planes and just got in the stupidest, most meaningless fight as he was boarding. I hadn't seen him in a while and I have no clue the next time we'll see each other. And we just end up in a fight with me crying at his gate. Awesome.

Aw, girl....it will be okay. I'm sure he has realized it was stupid too and born out of stress. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Bearby]

My fiancé and I are in Charlotte boarding separate planes and just got in the stupidest, most meaningless fight as he was boarding. I hadn't seen him in a while and I have no clue the next time we'll see each other. And we just end up in a fight with me crying at his gate. Awesome.

My ex and I used to get into fights when we were about to be apart for a long time. Pretty sure they were always my fault and I did it to make the leaving seem less terrible. It didn't work but it happened.

 

[orca2011]

First Gen/Systemic path exam is on Wednesday. I have had study guides done for all the sections except one for a while now and have started reviewing and trying to stay on top of things. I'm having such a hard time getting this last section (inflammation) done. Probably because it feels like immuno all over again. I didn't hate immuno, but it was by no means my favorite class.

 

[Emiloo4]

My ex and I used to get into fights when we were about to be apart for a long time. Pretty sure they were always my fault and I did it to make the leaving seem less terrible. It didn't work but it happened.

He and I tend to do this too. 👎

 

[Emiloo4]

Aw, girl....it will be okay. I'm sure he has realized it was stupid too and born out of stress. {{{hugs}}}

Thanks 😳

 

[wolfspeaker]

FML Tore my ACL at the dairy farm tonight. Was at the ER for 4 hrs. Both of my jobs require copious amounts of walking/running around. I dont know what I am going to do!

 

[Frozenshades]

FML Tore my ACL at the dairy farm tonight. Was at the ER for 4 hrs. Both of my jobs require copious amounts of walking/running around. I dont know what I am going to do!

Sorry to hear that 🙁

 

[devyn]

I have new next door neighbours.... just bought the flat..... they are gutting the entire place and I was woken up at 7 AM this morning to drilling I am not amused. I had class at 9 AM this morning and wanted the extra hour of sleep. My classes for the rest of the week are at 8 AM... fecking hell.... 😡

 

[MommaFox]

Our big oak tree in the front yard decided to randomly split in half and fall on our house yesterday. Today the tree guys came and now all that's left is half the trunk.


That tree made the house. It was beautiful. The tree guy said that trees that are overtrimmed early in life often do this. Such a bummer.

It's survived hurricanes and a tropical storm last year and then randomly gives up on a day when we had no wind at all.

 

[ky261682]

Why are people so inconsiderate? If you sign up for something, don't cancel at 11pm the night before. You're wasting my time as well as other people's time. Erghh 🙁

Edit: I've been up for 21 hours, working on 2 hours of sleep so I feel the need to add more 🙁 🙁 🙁 and a couple 😡 😡

I hope tomorrow is a better day or I may become a crazy cat lady hermit.

 

[wolfspeaker]

A nice visual.

 

[wldlfstdnt]

I need good thought for my cat, like the best ones ever. 🙁

 

[DVMDream]

I need good thought for my cat, like the best ones ever. 🙁

Sending good thoughts to your kitty and to you.




Mini Rant: Didn't fall asleep until after 2:30AM this morning, was up at 6:45... so exhausted. I don't usually take naps, but I think one is going to be needed today, hopefully I don't fall asleep on the bus on the way home.

 

[BlackDog17]

When I opened my Canadian bank account, the peppy manager that set it up for me neglected to mention a few things. Like the fact that depositing an American check into my account will put a 20 day hold on both the check and the existing funds in my account. Deposited a check from my mom 5 days ago and suddenly discovered that I can't access any of my money.

Made some phone calls yesterday and managed to get the hold taken off the pre-deposit balance, but the hold on that check still stands. I have $300 to get me through to October 2nd. Which would be fine back home, but here I have an $800 rent payment due before then and $100 isn't enough to even completely fill my gas tank in Canada.

This is fun. 😡

 

[Coquette22]

One of my surgery groupmates told me that she'd be here this morning to help me get blood from our cat neuter patient. I waited until class started, she never showed. I was praying she'd be home sick since that would be the only thing that would stop me from having steam shoot out my ears. She saunters into class 15 minutes late. 😡

I now have to give up part of my lunch hour to get bloodwork from the cat, rather than just doing it this morning,

 

[Escalla]

When I opened my Canadian bank account, the peppy manager that set it up for me neglected to mention a few things. Like the fact that depositing an American check into my account will put a 20 day hold on both the check and the existing funds in my account. Deposited a check from my mom 5 days ago and suddenly discovered that I can't access any of my money.

Made some phone calls yesterday and managed to get the hold taken off the pre-deposit balance, but the hold on that check still stands. I have $300 to get me through to October 2nd. Which would be fine back home, but here I have an $800 rent payment due before then and $100 isn't enough to even completely fill my gas tank in Canada.

This is fun. 😡

Yeah, banking between the two countries is a quite the PITA. My bank in the U.S. would have nothing to do with any Canadian funds. I even had issues depositing a bank draft from my Canadian bank in U.S. dollars and had to argue for it.

Banks don't seem to give you a heads up on these kinds of things unless you ask, unfortunately. I would check to see if they would accept a bank draft in Canadian dollars from your mom in the U.S.? That was the only way my parents could pass on money to me.

 

[orca2011]

Started the day by getting locked out of my house...had to creep on my neighbor and ask to use her computer to facebook message my roomie and bf to see if one of them could come let me in.

 

[wolfspeaker]

Yesterday was no fun. I ended up working, when I'm not suppose to be on my feet at all. Boss had a family emergency and I'm the only one who's qualified to do her job when she's gone. 🙁 I got home last night and cried for nearly 20 minutes.

I can feel myself going to my dark place again and I don't like it. Things take 10x's longer to do/get to and I'm already fed up with it. And may have 6+ more months like this. All I want to do right now is crawl in a hole and never come out.

 

[equineconstant]

A certain cell bio professor at my school is notorious for difficult/tricky questions, and now he won't give us points back even on a question that only 30% of the class got right. And then when our class reps went to talk to him, he asks them why we didn't study off last year's tests. They pointed out that we aren't supposed to HAVE last year's tests, and he asks "aren't you smart enough to get a copy?"
I'm just SO UPSET about this. I thought we were supposed to be learning the material, not the 11 questions he asked last year. I also thought teachers were supposed to DISCOURAGE cheating. And apparently there's too much politics for it to be likely anyone in power will stand up to him.

 

[dyachei]

Yesterday was no fun. I ended up working, when I'm not suppose to be on my feet at all. Boss had a family emergency and I'm the only one who's qualified to do her job when she's gone. 🙁 I got home last night and cried for nearly 20 minutes.

I can feel myself going to my dark place again and I don't like it. Things take 10x's longer to do/get to and I'm already fed up with it. And may have 6+ more months like this. All I want to do right now is crawl in a hole and never come out.

Is surgery an option for you?

 

[wolfspeaker]

Is surgery an option for you?

Not sure yet. I need the MRI done, but I can't schedule it until Work Comp gets approved and they haven't called me yet. I just want to know! If workcomp is approved, I will most likely be doing surgery. The ER doc pretty much said it was the only chance of going back to my activity level. Besides the pain, I can't put any weight on it, or it buckles. If i shake my leg(very little! ouch!) I can feel it moving side to side. 🙁 I do not wish this on anyone.


How are your injuries doing? You back at work, yet?

 

[dyachei]

Not sure yet. I need the MRI done, but I can't schedule it until Work Comp gets approved and they haven't called me yet. I just want to know! If workcomp is approved, I will most likely be doing surgery. The ER doc pretty much said it was the only chance of going back to my activity level. Besides the pain, I can't put any weight on it, or it buckles. If i shake my leg(very little! ouch!) I can feel it moving side to side. 🙁 I do not wish this on anyone.


How are your injuries doing? You back at work, yet?

Been back at work for a few weeks, think I was told to go back a little soon. Still dealing with stuff.

At least you know what's going on.

 

[wolfspeaker]

Been back at work for a few weeks, think I was told to go back a little soon. Still dealing with stuff.

At least you know what's going on.

That really sucks. 👎

 

[Bearby]

Dear client...

you are dumb. you have pissed everyone in the department off. you can google all you want but you're wrong. go away.

 

[WelshCob]

Who throws this away?



This is Olive I found her in my neighborhood over a month ago, just a running. I almost hit her with my car. She has tags and a microchip, all the phone numbers were disconnected. She was clean, with freshly trimmed nails. I posted posters all over the town, needless to say her owners never came for her. Animal Services called me at the end of last week, they were going to euthanize her, she'd been there to long. Needless to say I busted her out. Stupid/heart driven decisions. I defiantly cant keep her so I've been trying to find her a home, the rescues in the area don't seem interested in her even though I am obviously fostering her. I keep bugging them. Some have been so nice and offered advice, some haven't even called me back. 🙁

She is freaking awesome. 100% house broken. Shes picked up crate training and came knowing sit down and shake. However she freaking chases cats. I kind of have three so she stays on a leash in the house. I can stick my fingers in her ears, pull her food from her and I can trim her nails. Also she LOVES car rides and sits so pretty in the seat. She is passed out next to me right now. I don't intend to keep her. However, she's perfect if I didn't have cats, and I don't have time for a dog or the extra funds really. I'd like my cats to be free to roam the house.

Anyone in Florida need an AMAZING dog? She is only four and has sooo much love to give.

Her freedom ride


First time at the dog park. Can anyone say walrus? The picture above is post dog park, cool tile floor passing out.

 

[Jamr0ckin]

Need some good thoughts sent for a friend. She had a miscarriage on her first wedding anniversary. Her and her husband are both recovering alcoholics and are staying strong in not being tempted to give in and have a drink. But she and her husband really could use some positive vibes.

I'm just upset that I can't be there for her... She is across the country from me. It's really bummed me out today.

 

[Emiloo4]

Who throws this away?



This is Olive I found her in my neighborhood over a month ago, just a running. I almost hit her with my car. She has tags and a microchip, all the phone numbers were disconnected. She was clean, with freshly trimmed nails. I posted posters all over the town, needless to say her owners never came for her. Animal Services called me at the end of last week, they were going to euthanize her, she'd been there to long. Needless to say I busted her out. Stupid/heart driven decisions. I defiantly cant keep her so I've been trying to find her a home, the rescues in the area don't seem interested in her even though I am obviously fostering her. I keep bugging them. Some have been so nice and offered advice, some haven't even called me back. 🙁

She is freaking awesome. 100% house broken. Shes picked up crate training and came knowing sit down and shake. However she freaking chases cats. I kind of have three so she stays on a leash in the house. I can stick my fingers in her ears, pull her food from her and I can trim her nails. Also she LOVES car rides and sits so pretty in the seat. She is passed out next to me right now. I don't intend to keep her. However, she's perfect if I didn't have cats, and I don't have time for a dog or the extra funds really. I'd like my cats to be free to roam the house.

Anyone in Florida need an AMAZING dog? She is only four and has sooo much love to give.

Her freedom ride


First time at the dog park. Can anyone say walrus? The picture above is post dog park, cool tile floor passing out.

Ugh I wish!! I saw your post about her last week. I have two 70 lbers of my own in an apartment so there's just no way. I will keep my ears open though!

 

[MysteryCat]

I turned in my key and got my past check today at the day practice where I worked for nearly two years. Leaving (I did give a whole months notice!) was awkward, and nobody really said much to me as I came in to pick up my stuff today. I made cards for all 14 of my co-workers, and I feel like a made the cleanest, best break possible, but I feel so bad! I feel like I'm leaving family! It sucks, and I've been wishy washy all day. I'll really miss everyone, but I will especially miss working with one doctor and one tech, who I became really close to and learned SO much from.

All in all, focusing on the ER clinic where I am a relief tech is going to be a really good thing, but I am so sad to be leaving such a tight knit group at the day practice! *sniff* On to greener pastures, I suppose.

 

[devyn]

Who throws this away?


This is Olive I found her in my neighborhood over a month ago, just a running. I almost hit her with my car. She has tags and a microchip, all the phone numbers were disconnected. She was clean, with freshly trimmed nails. I posted posters all over the town, needless to say her owners never came for her. Animal Services called me at the end of last week, they were going to euthanize her, she'd been there to long. Needless to say I busted her out. Stupid/heart driven decisions. I defiantly cant keep her so I've been trying to find her a home, the rescues in the area don't seem interested in her even though I am obviously fostering her. I keep bugging them. Some have been so nice and offered advice, some haven't even called me back. 🙁

She is freaking awesome. 100% house broken. Shes picked up crate training and came knowing sit down and shake. However she freaking chases cats. I kind of have three so she stays on a leash in the house. I can stick my fingers in her ears, pull her food from her and I can trim her nails. Also she LOVES car rides and sits so pretty in the seat. She is passed out next to me right now. I don't intend to keep her. However, she's perfect if I didn't have cats, and I don't have time for a dog or the extra funds really. I'd like my cats to be free to roam the house.

Anyone in Florida need an AMAZING dog? She is only four and has sooo much love to give.

What a cutie!!! 😍

Do you know if she is spayed?

She looks like a pit bull or pit bull mix. If she is spayed and you can get the vet or animal services to give you proof of some sort then you can list her on PBRC to gain more exposure for finding her a home. Also you can check through the organizations in Florida as well to see if there are any pit bull rescues near you.

http://www.pbrc.net/submission.html

PBRC is a great resource for pit bulls and mixes thereof and can help you with rehoming and fostering advice! 😀

 

[WelshCob]

What a cutie!!! 😍

Do you know if she is spayed?

She looks like a pit bull or pit bull mix. If she is spayed and you can get the vet or animal services to give you proof of some sort then you can list her on PBRC to gain more exposure for finding her a home. Also you can check through the organizations in Florida as well to see if there are any pit bull rescues near you.

http://www.pbrc.net/submission.html

PBRC is a great resource for pit bulls and mixes thereof and can help you with rehoming and fostering advice! 😀

She is spayed. I have never heard of this site before I'll look into it!

I've contacted several organizations about trying to get her into their programs. Some have been helpful but unable to take her, others wont get back to me. It was short notice even to me that I needed to pull her and it was over the weekend. So I couldn't have a rescue pull her. I think some of them don't realize that I haven't owned her and am trying to adopt out my personal pet. Even though I thoroughly explain that I just pulled her off the euthanasia list. =/