Test For Dairy Allergy?

[Jerri Ward]

Is there a test that you can take to find out if you are allergic to dairy? My brother was diagnosed with Celiac a month before and I was and I think he may be allergic to dairy. He doesn't want to give up dairy, because that is about all that he has left, so I was wondering if there was a test he could take to find out if that is in fact was is causing some of his problems. Thanks.

[RiceGuy]

There are some tests, though I don't have any specifics.

Thing is, if he's simply sensitive to dairy because of the intestinal damage, it may not be a true allergy, and thus may not show on allergy tests. Anyway, there are non-dairy cheeses, milks, and so on. So there's no reason to feel deprived. I don't do dairy either, but I can still have many milk and cheese type items; there simply made with other things. Nut milks are a fabulous replacement for dairy milk. And yes, you can make cheese out of them too. There's also rice and soy milks. Non-dairy cheeses can be purchased as well.

If he feels limited, he might consider reading some posts on this forum, or better yet - join!

Besides no gluten, I currently don't consume any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, fish, etc. No sugar, honey, yeast, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, or any other nightshades either. Also on a limited budget.

I don't really feel deprived, but the budget gets me down. Others on this board are far more limited in their dietary choices than I am though. How deprived does your brother feel?