Salmonella causing Lactose sensitivities

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-09-2004
Salmonella causing Lactose sensitivities
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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 3:19pm
I had a long, and fairly serious, bout of Salmonella a few years ago. I ended up on Cipro because it was SO bad and also had to have an IV put in because of dehydration. It took months for me to re-introduce different foods to my stomach.

Here is my question...Can Salmonella permanently deplete the enzyme your body needs to digest dairy properly. Ever since I was sick, I have had the worst problems with dairy and it has not gotten better. Doctors have told me that you can't get Lactose sensitivity from Salmonella but I never had a problem with it before I was sick.

Anyone have any thoughts??

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2003
Thu, 11-11-2004 - 9:15pm

Have you tried yogurts-

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
Fri, 11-12-2004 - 11:45am

Hi and Welcome to the board!


What probably killed the good bacteria in your stomach that helps to digest dairy was the Cipro.