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What otc med can i take to get rid of stomach cramping from drinking milk? (lactose intolerant) using heating pad on my stomach but pain is still bad

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Dr. You Sung Sang
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Not much : Lactaid pills need to be taken with the first sip/bite of the milk product otherwise the GI side effects are already set in motion and you will simply need to ride it out.
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