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Casein Intolerance Vs. Lactose Intolerance

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skikat Apprentice
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Hello- Here is my question: It is my understanding that Lactose intolerance is temporary in Celiacs or gluten-sensitive folks due to the damage in the gut. Once healed, they can tolerate cows milk. But, if someone is tested as having a casein intolerance, is this a permanent life-long situation? Like with gluten? Thanks for any input.

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For most people, casein intolerance appears to be permanent. I have read at least one poster on this forum where it wasn't, though.

I don't know that lactose intolerance is always temporary. There are plenty of nonceliac folks where it is a lifelong condition.

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Thank you for your input. I know my son 1 y.o., had a temporary problem with dairy due to the gluten damage. Now that he has been gluten-free/CF, he seems to tolerate dairy okay. He showed within normal range for casein intolerance on enterolab. But, my husband has shown a casein intolerance on enterolab, as well as gluten. We were just trying to figure out, if our son's was temporary, would his be too? But, you clarified it to some extent. Thank you.

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Once your son's intestine has healed he should be able to tolerate milk fine, unless he has a milk allergy. Lactose intolerance is extremely rare in children younger than five. Once his tTG levels decrease and he has been gluten free for 6-9 months I would give dairy another try. We just did this with my four year old son and he is doing very well. I hope this helps.

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I know in my case that I have similar reactions to casein as I do for gluten. So, your husband, who is known to have issues with it because of the test, should avoid it because it will cause damage and discomfort. Good luck!

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