digestive problems?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-30-2005
digestive problems?
1
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 8:10am
I am currently living on St. Maarten N.A. and I have been for little over a year. I've been having diarrhea almost weekly. It started several months after I got here and it goes away when I go back to the US when I visit family. I only buy name brand packaged foods like Tyson. I don't eat any fresh fruits or veggies anymore, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I've cut out dairy because drinking milk would give me diarrhea and make my stomach hurt. I do still eat cheese and other dairy products. Could I be totally lactose intolerant or could this be a tropical disease that I have being here? I don't like going to the dr here, they don't seem to have as much knowledge as in the states and I'll be leaving for good in about 7 months. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?
Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 9:54pm

Hi Islandgal!


Welcome to the board!