Vencamil has made a huge difference to me

[Jingley]

I've been meaning to post this for a few days so here goes.🙂

After being diagnosed with lactose intolerance in August and following a dairy free diet ever since, my stomach aches, bloating and nausea had almost disappeared. I still had some niggling aches and minor bloating that just would not go away.

Just over three weeks ago I decided that I had to get it sorted once and for all. I stopped taking all my supplements to reduce any potential causes but the symptoms were stubborn and stuck around.

About 10 days ago I swapped my Accord Levo for Vencamil Levo.

Wow. Just wow. No more tummy aches or bloating.

I now have to reintroduce my supplements, one at a time, to make sure they don't cause issues.

I've been living with these symptoms for so long (years not months) that it had become normal. Now I can't believe that removing that last little bit of lactose from my diet has had such a dramatic effect but it obviously has 😁

I'm a changed woman and it's thanks to this wonderful forum and all the knowledge that gets shared here.

Still on the road to full wellness but at least my digestion is sorted.

[Regenallotment Ambassador]

brilliant news! Thanks for sharing 👏

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Brilliant news

Suggest you inform your GP just how transformative it’s been removing lactose

We are frequently told by medics such a small amount lactose in medication can’t be causing such an issue …… but it does

Perhaps also write to vencamil to commend them on their excellent product

Many members are finding Vencamil by far the best option

[Jingley in reply to SlowDragon]

I'll certainly be highlighting the fact next time I see my GP.I'm wondering whether it's possible to have "Lactose intolerant - please check all meds before prescribing" added to my medical records. In huge bold letters obviously 🙃

I always get asked if I'm allergic to anything when getting prescribed meds so probably won't make a difference anyway. (Don't they read your notes at all??)

[helvella Administrator]

I've been lucky enough to have tried three lactose-free levothyroxine tablets (L-Thyroxin Henning, Aliud and now Vencamil).

All three have been preferable to others - but not night-and-day difference, just a case of being able to take them and forget all about them until the next dose.

Yet I am not lactose intolerant. I consume reasonable amounts of lactose as dairy and possibly other sources. (I don't take any notice except for levothyroxine.)

I am convinced that there is something specific about how lactose and levothyroxine interact. That is, it isn't like consuming lactose in other forms and circumstances.

(I'm ignoring Teva which, while lactose-free, I could not tolerate.)

I'm very happy it has made such a difference to you.

[Jingley in reply to helvella]

I do find it fascinating that people react differently to the same things. Odd really when we're all basically made up of the same stuff.