Are there clear differences between Lactose intolerance and cows milk protein allergy?

[KatyMac]

& if so what are they

(or are they actually the same - asks 'she of little knowledge' knowing a little knowledge is dangerous

going dairy free isnt that hard. thousands of vegans manage just fine.

Ozzie osbourne has just gone vegan.

I know, it would have been such an easy 'fix'

Lots of vegans also suffer from micronutrient deficiencies because they are not replacing meat and dairy with adequate substitutes.
Milk and dairy products are a major food group, make sure you are still getting a balanced diet without them. Calcium and Vitamin D are especially important.
AllergyUK have advice on non-dairy replacements and supplements.
If you're avoiding Lactose, be aware that lots of tablets contain it (piriton is the most ironic that I know of).

Minceorotherwise
How did you get a casein diagnosis?
Dd has just had lactose test which was clear so that leaves me with non Ige type allergy. Is this casein?
Dd is anaemic but otherwise well. We have done 6 weeks milk free and this has stopped diahorrea but boy is she still windy.
I'm keeping her milk free with exception of goat cheese which she seems to tolerate.
Katymac try using lactase free milk, I have to say that this alone did not clear up my dd digestion issues.
It is fairly rare in white British as well I think although the doc was being PC and didnt elaborate

I've never really eaten tonnes anyway so it should be fairly easy to avoid

The odd cream cake, 'cream of' soup, an occasional quiche & my favourite Christmas treat Crispy cakes made with condensed milk

Actually if you think on that, it must be something else as my problems were pretty constant considering how little milk I have

I avoid Almond & Coconut as they both have real problems (ulcers for almonds & diarrhoea for coconut)

As I said before, Lactose is a cheap sugar, so you may well be eating more than you think. Lots of biscuits, some processed ham, tablets, sweets, crisps, a good proportion of processed foods contain lactose and you wouldn't know unless you read the label. I read labels a lot, can you tell?
Most products have "allergy advice", look out for "contains milk" then check the ingredients to see if that means lactose. If allergy advice doesn't say milk you're clear.

This is why I'm thinking it might not be my problem; I don't eat a lot of those things

I suppose a low level of occasional tiny amount might have caused my problems but realistically it's not likely is it

Processed foods I eat include beans, oxtail soup, scampi, tomato soup (milk), tomato sauce, sausages, soy sauce, pasta sauce, crisps (maybe milk) & the odd creamcake/doughnut/iced bun (but probably less than 3 a month)

I guess meals out are a bigger problem

Scampi contains milk, quite a few pasta sauces do too, most sandwiches, pretty much all curry and naan bread, quite a lot of Italian food too (even bolognese sometimes has milk in!)
Chinese food is milk free though, and Gammon, egg and chips is fine. If you get a burger you should avoid sauce, as some ketchups have lactose in (Heinz is fine).
Seriously, read labels, and if you're cutting out dairy, contact a dietician to ensure you're replacing foods correctly.

Thanks - I've been out at a party (not eating.....)

I'll have a play

I'm massively lactose intolerant and a coeliac. I fine avoiding lactose more difficult than gluten sometimes.

Your GI doc should be able to perform a breath test, to confirm lactose intolerance. You might have to push for it though. I would also recheck the coeliac if you're still suffering as they can go hand in hand.

OK so the automatic splosh of milk in the mash is a very bad move

Vitalite dairy free is a very acceptable substitute marg.
If you put soya milk in savoury dishes, make sure you get unsweetened (you only get that wrong once)