Have you been taking probiotics as well? Lactase treats what you eat when you take it, but probiotics colonize your intestine with bacteria that help break down lactose.
Originally Posted by
crabbing
keep in mind that there are two forms of dairy intolerance. lactose gets the most press, but there is another protein called casein that can be as bad or worse. worse not just in effects, but it's apparently acceptable for products containing casein to list themselves as "dairy free."
...and you'd know if it was lactose vs. casein since lactaid milk and lactaid would provide no benefit to someone with a casein issue.
Originally Posted by
Aus_Mal
Lactose intolerance can be tested for - does normally involve a colonoscopy though (and samples of the intestine taken and tested).
there is also a hydrogen breath test.