> It seems to me to be far too serious a condition to be cavalierly
> "lumped" together with even the rare primary lactose intolerance, let
> alone any lactose intolerance that is secondary, temporary or due to
> imbalances in the lactose load among our clients that are so commonly
> misunderstood by mothers and HCP's alike.
>

Since it was my post that you are referring to, I feel the need to clarify
that I didn't lump it together with secondary or temporary lactose
intolerance, I specifically stated PRIMARY lactose intolerance. My
understanding is that PRIMARY lactose intolerance can take two forms -
galactosemia or primary lactase deficiency. Both are EXTREMELY rare in
infants, although primary lactase deficiency is relatively common in adults.

I am awaiting others' thoughts on the matter.

Kerry Luskey
LLLL, Minneapolis

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