Well, I think we won't do that again

[kz_blogorambling]

Mark suggested we let the offspring have some ice cream as one more good test of the dairy intolerance. I thought that was quite a load of dairy to foist on him, but what the hell. We'd find out something.

At bedtime the kid was complaining of a splitting headache and joint & muscle pain. He used to complain about stuff like that fairly regularly, but he hasn't since the diet got underway.

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[woohag.livejournal.com]

well that's a pretty clear test then, at least. sorry he's in pain. ugh.

[bluedragon73.livejournal.com]

Wow, sorry to hear that.

[jdoh.livejournal.com]

Well,now you know. I am relieved that it was just the headache and muscle/joint pain. I was very worried this was going to be another diarrhea story.

[bristlesage.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor Kirk.

So have you now made the official decision that both gluten and dairy are out, or is just dairy the for-sure thing right now?

[crankyasanoldma.livejournal.com]

I'm 100% sure on dairy and 85% on wheat. The dairy thing is sad, because he really misses pizza and being able to do things like accept invitations to go out for ice cream with the baseball team.

[scout1222.livejournal.com]

I know, or massive puking. Poor kid.

[skipmagic.livejournal.com]

Any idea of what kind of dairy intolerance? Lactose? I'm curious because, as a kid, I didn't produce enough lactase and I ended up with stomach cramps, gas, and possibly diarrhea (I can't remember). I grew out of it (thankfully; orange juice in cereal isn't the best), and the only lasting effect is that I despise the taste of milk. Headaches and joint and muscle pains were never a part of it, though; now I'm wondering if I just had it easy, or whether Kirk's reacting to more than just the lactose.

[crankyasanoldma.livejournal.com]

I don't know--we've been avoiding all dairy. I suppose we could see how he does with just lactose- or casein-free stuff,