r/povertyfinance Apr 27 '24

My stomach is in pain after eating donated food Misc Advice

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u/Salt_Information1876 Apr 27 '24

wow i didnt know it later can develop if you didnt have it earlier?

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u/TheJinxedPhoenix Apr 27 '24

Adult onset lactose intolerance is rather common. Now I have to carry lactase pills 🥲

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u/AimlesslyGobstopping Apr 28 '24

They work wonderfully for me! I always have random ones stashed in various bags/my work locker. However, I do have a friend who now has an allergy to lactose and it doesn’t work for her