alltaurus

Just wanted to post and let those know who go undiagnosed or who are told the symptoms are all in their head. Please get a socond opinion. I had health problems for years. I've posted all over the Health Boards looking for years looking for answers. I was diagnosed with irritable bowel and put on anti-depressents.

My symptoms were as follows:
Acne
Excema
Hair Loss
allergies
Frequent Colds and Fever
Racing heart
Anxiety
Joint and muscle pain
exhaustion - the the point where I couldn't get out of bed, I even felt to tired to breath!!
mood swings
general fatigue
diarreah
constipation
gassiness
forgetfullness - in the form of memory loss or just feeling spaced out
Shakiness
hot and cold flashes
numb extemities

After three or so years of going through this...and going to various doctors; ONE doctor listed to me and diagnosed me with an allergy to cow's milk (dairy)

That was about four months ago. Today..I look better than ever and am feeling great. I can't believe I gave up so many years of my life because of doctors who didn't want to take time with me or didn't listen to me.

So please....if you know something is wrong DO NOT GIVE UP, Get a second opinion or a third or fourth. Do whatever it takes.

Milk allergy is the immune system's response to one or more of the proteins found in cow's milk. Cow's milk is one of the most frequent food allergens
A cow's milk allergy can be acquired later in life.

The symptoms of milk protein allergy can manifest in the skin, the digestive system, or the respiratory system.

Skin reactions may include an itchy red rash, hives, eczema, allergic "shiners" (black eyes), and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, face or throat.

Digestive system reactions might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, or abdominal cramps.

Respiratory system reactions include runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath, or coughing; or even anaphylactic shock.

Some children may have reddish ear lobes or a glazed look in their eyes. Other symptoms that may be attributed to milk allergy are bed wetting, lethargy, and inattentiveness.