Rachel in KY Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 or, more specifically, my GI tract is having trouble. It's quite upsetting, because this is why I got my beautiful Jersey cow in the first place. I've been trying to find information on the internet, but there's not a lot out there for someone suffering from raw milk. Usually the problem is with the pasteurized milk. Maybe it's detox from the store bought stuff. Anyone have words of wisdom or hope? ~Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I don't know if this will help or not, but I've read somewhere that for some people the switch from pasteurized to raw can cause what you are describing, and that eventually it gets better. That said, I was a bio major and wouldn't drink raw milk...but I think I know about too many creepy crawlies... Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Are you drinking the milk whole, and did you drink whole milk before? Jerseys often run at a higher butterfat percentage than the "whole" milk you will buy in the store -- ours average approximately 6%, but we have had individual cows average 8% or higher. This jump could be a contributing factor, especially if you are switching from something like 2%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel in KY Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Are you drinking the milk whole, and did you drink whole milk before? No, I'm skimming the cream off so I can make butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 How long have you been drinking the milk? And do you have any issues with regular milk? ETA: If I could have any animal in the world, it would be a Jersey cow. They are beautiful! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel in KY Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've wanted a Jersey cow for years, and my best friend (four doors down) and I finally went in together and bought one. She's a former dairy cow heading towards the end of this lactation. She *is* beautiful, and I'd post a picture if I knew how. Been drinking the milk for two weeks, but was only starting with small amounts. I've never had trouble with dairy in my life. I've just been really surprised at how my system's been dealing with raw milk. Everything I've read indicates that if people have a problem with pasteurized, they handle raw milk much better. My doctor said it'll take two or three weeks to get over it, so I'm hanging on. On a side note, it's nice to communicate with you again, Ria. I haven't been on the boards much in the last year and a half or so. Got burned out, I think. It's kind of odd to look at a lot of the names on here and not recognize them. ~Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've wanted a Jersey cow for years, and my best friend (four doors down) and I finally went in together and bought one. She's a former dairy cow heading towards the end of this lactation. She *is* beautiful, and I'd post a picture if I knew how. Been drinking the milk for two weeks, but was only starting with small amounts. I've never had trouble with dairy in my life. I've just been really surprised at how my system's been dealing with raw milk. Everything I've read indicates that if people have a problem with pasteurized, they handle raw milk much better. My doctor said it'll take two or three weeks to get over it, so I'm hanging on. On a side note, it's nice to communicate with you again, Ria. I haven't been on the boards much in the last year and a half or so. Got burned out, I think. It's kind of odd to look at a lot of the names on here and not recognize them. ~Rachel I think you'll be okay, Rachel. Hang in there, and drink small amounts. I think everything will work itself out. I know what you mean about not knowing the names...so many are new to me, too. Last Feb. we stopped homeschooling; my younger four boys are in ps, and I'm working now. Still, I do love these boards. It's good to talk to you again, too. I hope you figure out how to post a picture! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think I have something about it taking some people awhile to adjust to raw milk. I'd give it time and drink it often and in small amounts. We had no problems whatsoever when we transitioned to raw milk. Jersey milk is very, very rich--it may just take your tummy awhile to get used to it. Our current milk cow is part Jersey/part Guernsey, and her milk is very rich. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 many months now, since last spring. No one in the family has been sick for a single day since then-not even a sniffle. We think it must be the milk. So keep at it if you can! We didn't have any problems adjusting so I'm sorry I can't help you with that. Just wanted to encourage you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyX8 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think that it is the probiotics in the raw milk (that are usually killed in pasteurized milk) so your body is adapting and cleansing. We started drinking raw milk last March. We've been very healthy as well. Even my 22yod noticed that we have no colds, stomach flu, nothing. She thinks that it is the milk as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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