Re(2): SC - Intollerances

[linneah at erols.com]

Sue Wensel wrote:
> 
> > While we've all been on the subject of allergies, no one has yet to mention
> > lactose intollerance.  I know it's not life threatening, but it sure can
> make me
> > wish I was dead.  I don't usually ask the cook not to use lactose-containing
> 
> > products, I just try to remember to take my pills.  If I don't, you won't
> see me for
> > several hours as I moan and groan over my mistake.  I do love that 'cheese
> goo',
> > though.
> >
> > As for allergies, it is wonderful if a cook can take the time and effort to
> > accommodate those with allergies, but in the end it is up to the individual.
> 
> > However, if the cook says s/he will make the effort, let's hope they don't
> forget
> > and kill someone (as per Annejke's garlic story).
> >
> > By the way, Annejke, the ODU demo was great!  Had lots of people there.  Are
> you
> > going to Emerald?
> >
> > Linneah
> 
> And it's surprising how many things can slip by.  People look at me strangely
> when I take my pills, even for dishes they don't consider dairy (like
> spaghetti sauce, mashed potatoes, etc.).  If it has milk, butter, cheese,
> yogurt, cream, etc., someone who is dairy sensitive or intolerant needs to be
> warned.  While most people don't have life-threatening reactions, being
> doubled-over in pain when you wanted to have fun is no fun.
> 
> Derdriu
> 
> P.S. Linneah, ask you doctor about fillers for pills.  I have been doing some
> research and two fillers that are often used are gluten and lactose.
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> swensel at brandegee.lm.com

Already know.  I was put on an inhaler that was lactose based.  PAIN!  BTW, have 
you noticed that the more milk fat is in a product, the more it hurts?  I can 
drink small quantities of skim milk with no problem, but butter or cream, no 
way!

Linneah