Do you have lower back problems and digestive problems? They might be related, even if you have a MRI showing degenerative disc disease.
Every time I "forget" that I'm lactose intolerant, I pay for it in the bathroom and in my lower back for the next few days, even if I use lactase enzyme pills.
Keep away from all lactose for a week? Back is generally fine.
I thought I was allergic to so many foods, but I guess my gut ecosystem was just messed up. Eating loads of fermented foods everyday has allowed me to eat all the foods I thought I was allergic to again.
As many as I can, e.g. kimchi, sauerkraut, fermented beats, fermented carrots, fermented sprouted mustard seeds (so good), fermented ginger, etc etc
There’s loads of ferments out there, just gotta find them and find ones you like so you’ll sustainably keep eating them. Consistency is key I think.
I usually just cook a mix of brown rice and lentils to spread on a plate and throw a bunch of these different fermented foods together on it, mix it all together and it’s delicious and ideal gut food.
Are you sure you are lactose intolerant? That sounds more like a protein intolerance. I don't know that much about it, but maybe it will point you in a constructive direction.
Every time I "forget" that I'm lactose intolerant, I pay for it in the bathroom and in my lower back for the next few days, even if I use lactase enzyme pills.
Keep away from all lactose for a week? Back is generally fine.