Lactose Intolerance, Or Lactic Acidosis? (TMI?)?!
Question:
Lactose Intolerance, Or Lactic Acidosis? (TMI?)?
Ok, this question is a little TMI, but I wanted to get some opinions before I go running to the doctor thinking something's seriously wrong with me.
I used to be able to eat as much dairy as I wanted, and I ate alot of it. Milk with every meal, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, you name it and I love it if it's dairy.
But, I also had a little imbalance with my blood sugar and it was always low because my c-peptides prevented my insulin from working right. (Too much c-peps.)
SO, now I take Metformin (Glucophage) to regulate my glucose so I'm not always dropping so low, it makes it so my body can break down what I eat.
But now I can't eat nearly as much dairy. Maybe a glass of milk in the morning and a little ice cream at night but that's about it. I've had to cut down way more than half.
If I eat too much dairy, I'll get the runs really bad.
Have I become lactose intolerant as I've gotten older (I'm 28) or is this lactic acidosis because of the blood sugar meds?
Thanks!
Answers:
Lactic acidosis does not necessarily cause diarrhea. Think of when you have had extended anaerobic exercise - those are the symptoms of lactic acidosis. Muscle pain and cramps are the big thing with this problem.
Metformin commonly causes diarrhea as a side effect. You might want to consider trying a different oral hyperglycemic agent if it is bothersome. Discuss this with your physician.