A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with lactose intolerance.

8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ignore: Always bring enzyme supplement/lactaid tablet, and chew 1-2 tab before consuming milk/dairy product.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Ignore: Don't assume its lactose intolerance unless tested, or at least assessed response to lactase enzyme.

Answered 5/9/2014

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Dr. Moji Ariyo answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Always take a fast-acting lactaid with you so you can enjoy ice cream when you're out this summer.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Dareen Siri FAAAAI FACAAI FISAAI answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ignore: Be careful of asthma dry powder inhalers that may contain lactose.

Answered 3/20/2016

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ignore: Some medicines are made with lactose. If you are very sensitive, mention it to your pharmacist.

Answered 2/12/2015

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