I know I’m late to this party, but I have the same problem. I know it’s not the milk because I can eat ice cream and other dairy products with no problem at all. Lots of it. But I have discovered 2 odd things: 1) I can eat Grape Nuts (the gravely type - including the store brands) with NO problem at all; and 2) I am able eat almost any cereal in the evening for dinner or a snack with NO problem. I only seem to have issues in the mornings or afternoons. This leads me to suspect it is a sensitivity to high fructose corn syrup or some other common additive and consuming it on an empty stomach intensifies it. It gives me almost immediate abdominal cramps and sends me to the bathroom for a good bit. Also, commercially baked goods have a similar effect if eaten in the morning. On a side note, I also have sensitivities to MSG in high quantities such as in ramen noodles, reconstituted beverages, instant dips, or similar items. (MSG comes disguised as many things). The reactions to MSG include stomach issues and heart palpitations, extreme weakness, sudden fatigue, confusion, etc. I am also allergic to tannins in red wine, which make me vomit if I consume more than a glass. I hope sharing this info will be helpful to others trying to get to the bottom of their problem. Perhaps some of these sensitivities tend to go hand in hand.
I have found that many people have become intolerant to breakfast cereals, though I don't know just why. If it's a problem with carbohydrate digestion, a digestive enzyme blend with amylase should end the problem.
It might also be caused by a deficiency of stomach acid, and the combination of milk protein and carbohydrates.
Oh well, I'm still workin' on this.
I am the same way! I am 26 and I have been like that for as long as I can remember. I have always thought it was strange but I never found out why or what was the cause. I guess I just figured I would just deal with toast and tea in the morning.
I know exactly what you mean! I can't eat a bowel of cereal either. It's weird because I can put cream or milk in my coffee but not milk in my cereal. I thought it must be the lactose and maybe it's just that it's because there's more in a bowel of cereal? Anyway, that's what I thought that maybe it was the amount because I can seem to take milk in little bits.
Sorry if that doesn't help much but I know how you feel!