Lactose, gluten and soy free

BlueSD

Oh and Genius bread too - though this may have yeast in it?

Fire_Fox

Zingy wrote: »

Nuts are a great idea and seeds, I used to eat them all the time and not really sure why I stopped.

I was lactose intolerant when I was a baby until about 2 I think but ive always had problems with cream and egg and cheese now I think about it. So when I started having problems again that was the first thing I thought of so cut it out completely and was fine after. Tried reintroducing quite a few times but its still as bad as it always has been.

It was a similar thing with gluten, started off with not being able to eat bread and went from there. Tried reintroducing that too but its no good.

Soya has been coming for a few months, used to be able to eat it fine then could only have a small amount and now nothing. Very frustrating.

Im a bit reluctant to see a gp to be honest. One gave me tablets containing lactose when I made a point of asking him when he prescribed them if they would be ok and the other has said I need to follow a normal diet for at least 6 weeks before theyll think of doing anything. Hence the reason for asking diet advice on here

You still need a diagnosis particularly given your condition is progressing despite you cutting out entire food groups. At some point your diet will be deficient in essential nutrients if it is not already - deficiencies or imbalances can worsen many conditions. I already have concerns over your mineral intake given you are not eating nuts, seeds, grains nor dairy. If you have a gluten allergy you would not have reacted just bread first, neither eggs nor all dairy contain lactose since it is in the whey portion. I honestly think there is every chance you have a complicating condition.

GPs are all rounders not specialists, they should refer complex cases on - so a state registered dietician or gastroenterology consultant about intolerances and allergies, a pharmacist about which prescription medications are lactose free. It may not seem fair to have to seek a second opinion but that is what you need to get a referral so be it, tell porky pies about eating a normal diet for a few weeks if necessary.

LittleMissAspie

A Paleo way of eating sounds ideal for you. It centres around meat, fish, veg and fruit with little dairy. Plenty of info online.

daisiegg

Zingy wrote: »

Nuts are a great idea and seeds, I used to eat them all the time and not really sure why I stopped.

I was lactose intolerant when I was a baby until about 2 I think but ive always had problems with cream and egg and cheese now I think about it. So when I started having problems again that was the first thing I thought of so cut it out completely and was fine after. Tried reintroducing quite a few times but its still as bad as it always has been.

It was a similar thing with gluten, started off with not being able to eat bread and went from there. Tried reintroducing that too but its no good.

Soya has been coming for a few months, used to be able to eat it fine then could only have a small amount and now nothing. Very frustrating.

Im a bit reluctant to see a gp to be honest. One gave me tablets containing lactose when I made a point of asking him when he prescribed them if they would be ok and the other has said I need to follow a normal diet for at least 6 weeks before theyll think of doing anything. Hence the reason for asking diet advice on here

If you are just lactose intolerant, pils containing lactose will be fine. I am severely ALLERGIC to milk (I.e., if I have it I will die) and I can take pills with lactose in....the amount is SO tiny.

Good luck with figuring out your diet. I really would urge you to try and see someone about it though if you can...I have heard that self diagnosis of this sort of thing can be very inaccurate... Good luck!

*edited to add...I'm pretty sure if you ask for a referral to an allergy consultant your dr should do it? I recently asked my dr for a referral (haven't seen an allergy consultant for about 6 years and seem to have developed an allergy to something else in the meantime) and the dr just referred me quite happily. As others have said, if yours won't, maybe you should make a point of seeing a different GP. again, good luck!

j.e.j.

Zingy wrote: »

So what exactly am I meant to eat!

Im really struggling with finding things that I can eat and am getting fed up with losing weight.

Been lactose and gluten free for 7 and 3 years so im pretty good with those but now I dont eat soya its like im having to start all over again and completely change my diet, not easy.

So, any suggestions what I can eat? Right now it seems im living on veg which I love but its getting a bit plain, are there any sauces I can have? Open to try pretty much anything right now. Also are there any rice based yoghurts around or something similar I can have as a quick snack?

Looking in the free from sections hasnt got me very far, apart from pasta and some cereals they all contain something I cant have. Holland and barret is useless too. Open to looking onlinr but again have found very few products.
Thanks

Are you ok eating grains? Brown rice is very nutritious, and there are other grains like millet and quinoa. I've recently discovered rice milk and it tastes good. (I'm not allergic, but don't like cow's milk or soya milk!)

I think you might be able to do a HM sweet&sour sauce, providing you skip the cornflour thickener.

But I have to say here that I am concerned that you are losing weight following a self-imposed, ever more restrictive diet. Please try to seek medical advice if you can, even if it means paying to go private.

londonsurrey

I have bags of peanuts that I munch on (55p or thereabouts for 200g from Asda)

I also sometimes soak and boil 500g-1kg of chick peas, put them in yoghurt sized tupperwares (6 for £1 from the poundshop), refridgerate some, freeze the rest.

Then I munch on them like bags of crisps.

I tried to go vegetarian, and lost so much weight. I upped my nut/pulse intake, and it really helped. I must confess that I do eat meat these days, but when I don't, keeping up the peanut intake helps keep my weight up.

ciderwithrosie_2

londonsurrey wrote: »

I also sometimes soak and boil 500g-1kg of chick peas, put them in yoghurt sized tupperwares (6 for £1 from the poundshop), refridgerate some, freeze the rest.

Then I munch on them like bags of crisps.

Have you ever tried roasting them with some spices? They make a nice crunchy snack and a change from nuts.

sunflowergirl

Hi, I feel your pain, I am a coeliac and lactose intolerant. I avoid soy as I have thyroid disease and can't eat oats.
I have gone back to basics eating simply as I can, meat , fish ,veg potatos salad rice etc. Try nut butters on rice cakes for snacks and kettle chips/ plain crisps etc. I understand that the suggestions of genius bread and mrs crimbles cakes will be no good as they contain egg.
my favourite gluten/lactose/soy & egg free products are ....
m&s gf salmon crispbakes
m&s gf sausages and burgers
m&s gf breaded chicken
sainsburys free from fish fingers
m&s swiss dark chocolate discs
tesco big bag salt and cider vinegar crisps
doves buckwheat flour has a good flatbread recipe on the packet which is good with discovery fajitta mix
provamel rice milk

A diet with intolerances is very tricky, I find it harder eating out but keep a banana / sesame snaps / apple in my bag. Mcdonalds chips are handy if out as they are gf.
good luck to you x

londonsurrey

ciderwithrosie wrote: »

Have you ever tried roasting them with some spices? They make a nice crunchy snack and a change from nuts.

I haven't tried that, but would be very interested in any recipes you have.

The thing is, I actually like them plain. But I also have Asperger's Syndrome, and this might affect my perception of things, and a predisposition towards simple flavours.

However, I have joined an eco group, and would like to be able to take stuff to the meetings. My friend has pointed out that my chick peas are probably too plain for them, and so if I can try any recommended recipes of jazzed up chick peas, I'd really like that!

Little_Vics

very sorry to say this - if things are that serious for you then you do need to see a specialist who can recommend the right types of food for you. It will include having eat things you are allergic/intolerant to (which will make you sick) because they HAVE to check the symptons and work out what to do.

It is hellish - been there - but it's worth it in the long run.