Why is my body rejecting milk? Protein shake. Being healthy sucks (allergy, thyroid meds)
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So if I drink milk in anything even coffee, protein shake etc... my body will make me regret it later as in it will make me go to the bathroom. Why is this happening to me? I didn't use to be like this and this has been happening for 2 months ago which is annoying which means I cant take protein shake because I don't know how else to take it without milk. I also like starbucks from time to time and I cant even have that. This all happen once I got started to get healthy and used to go to gym 2 times a day before the corona virus. Why does being healthy sucks because now I cant drink milk and I even tried latose free milk and same thing. I miss milk. I like being healthy but this is a weird side effect for me.
Last edited by helpmeout1; 04-01-2020 at 09:49 PM..
Perhaps you’ve become lactose intolerant. Try lactose free milk. Google it and check the symptoms against what’s happening to you.
I tried lactade and store brand lactose free milk and they arent helping me because it still makes me have to go to the bathroom. I hate getting older and I am only 25. This never used to happen to me before and it sucks and just last year I started having seasonal allergy and I am like what the heck.
I realized when I was in my early 30s that I was lactose intolerant. After not consuming any dairy products for a few months, I tried a lactase pill with a small cut from a friend's eggplant Parmesan sandwich. After about three bites, I was in the bathroom regretting it. I stayed away from milk for a few more years, then tried lactose again and was fine. I seem to have regained some tolerance, because I've occasionally forgotten to take my lactose with a dairy serving and was fine. But if I start making a habit of it, I get that tell-tale cramp and get back to moderation and lactase.
did you try a new and different brand of protein powder? They are NOT all the same. Some cause bubble guts and farty attacks - switch to another brand and try just half a scoop.
Also, chocolate ones combine with water just fine.
Also, Almond "milk", Rice "milk" or whatever works too. I use and recommend Trader Joes Blueberry Lavender Almond "milk".
I am one who can handle plain Greek yogurt or very occasional fermented cheese but NOT straight milk. I have been drinking plant milks since the year 2000. I used to drink soy milk a lot until I discovered it was the culprit in my thyroid meds not working. Then I switched to almond and cashew milks and have not had issues. New on the plant milk scene is pea milk (Ripple brand is one example) which like dairy milk and soy milk has 8 grams protein per cup and comes in various richness from full fat to unsweetened lower fat. It is thick and creamy like dairy style milk, and soy free. Works well in a lot of baking and cooking. I've made mashed potatoes with it and had success.
I am personally pescetarian (I eat fish 1-2x week) otherwise lacto ovo vegetarian. Though I use processed protein powders once in a great while, I wouldn't rely on them too much unless you need to for medical reasons. You can get a good bit of protein from whole food sources (meat, fish, eggs, nuts/seeds, beans, whole grains, leafy greens). Be careful especially with plant based protein powders as studies have shown them to be highest in lead and arsenic content. Google consumer reports on that or read this: https://www.consumerreports.org/diet...n-supplements/
We are not designed to need milk after we are eating solid food. Perhaps your body is telling you that.
As previously stated, there are better products for your smoothies and coffee.
I personally keep almond and coconut milk on hand. I also use a product called "Better Half", which is a blend of coconut cream and almond milk, in my coffee. Once your taste buds adjust to them, you might find you like them better than dairy products.
So if I drink milk in anything even coffee, protein shake etc... my body will make me regret it later as in it will make me go to the bathroom. Why is this happening to me? I didn't use to be like this and this has been happening for 2 months ago which is annoying which means I cant take protein shake because I don't know how else to take it without milk. I also like starbucks from time to time and I cant even have that. This all happen once I got started to get healthy and used to go to gym 2 times a day before the corona virus. Why does being healthy sucks because now I cant drink milk and I even tried latose free milk and same thing. I miss milk. I like being healthy but this is a weird side effect for me.
Whatever is happening to you is not a side effect of being healthy.
Since you had the same reaction to lactose-free milk, you might have developed an intolerance or allergy to the dairy proteins casein or whey. What kind of protein is in your protein shake besides the milk proteins? Any reactions to other foods/drinks?
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because it still makes me have to go to the bathroom. I hate getting older and I am only 25. This never used to happen to me before and it sucks and just last year I started having seasonal allergy and I am like what the heck.
