Dairy And Soy Intolerances -- Damage Or Discomfort

[pcv]

I've learned so much from this site. I've been gluten free for about 10 months. Like many, since becoming gluten free, I've also found that I'm having other sensitivities. First it was dairy, so I've been dairy free for about 5 months. I've started having issues again (namely bloating and lower back pain), I'm now becoming soy free as well.

I was just wondering about these other intolerances. Do dairy and soy cause damage like gluten, or do they just lead to the discomfort?

I also wish to thank all those who post here regularly. I found so much comfort here when I was at my lowest point. I don't think I would be where I am today if not for the support I found at this site. For those who are still struggling, I can tell you from my experience that it does get better, but after 10 months, it is still a journey.

Thank you so much everyone!!!!!

[horsegirl]

I was just wondering about these other intolerances. Do dairy and soy cause damage like gluten, or do they just lead to the discomfort?

I asked that same question to both Enterolab & my personal GI doctor. Enterolab told me that anything we produce antibodies to can cause damage, & "should be avoided for life". My GI doctor said that "anything that causes inflammation can cause damage to the small intestine", but in his experience, such damage is "rare". Since I've tested positive to several things through Enterolab though, I've been avoiding them for now, so I can see how I feel in a few months. I might try to add them back in, in moderation, in the future to see how I feel.

Good luck!