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On 5 June 2004, we received this note from M.O. of Newell, OK, concerning their use of sucralose.
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"I came up today to look for information about side effects for the product Splenda. I started using it and products made with it in September 2003.
Since that time I have been sick with one thing after the other. I was put in the hospital in December with what was diagnosed as, Atrial Fibulation, and was put on three different heart medications.
I was out for one day and then put back in the hospital. Apparently the medications I was taking I did not need, so they created the same problem that put me in the hospital. When I saw my regular Doctor he said he was sure that what I had was SVT. To make a long story short I have had my heart checked out and have no blockages or anything wrong with the heart. Yet, I still have that shortness of breath, that raw sore feeling in the middle of my chest plus that butterfly feeling off and on.
The morning I was first hospitalized I woke up with a severe Migraine headache and took medicine my doctor had given me as I had started having these this past year also. It was thought maybe that had triggered my episode. I was put on progestrone shots 2 months ago as I have no energy, having severe hot flashes and trouble sleeping.
I have been rethinking everything going on with my health and a few weeks ago told my daughter the only thing different in my diet was the Splenda. I asked her if she thought that might be the problem and decided I needed to research the probablity. That is why I am up here today, and to my surprise and hopefully possible cure, I have read all the problems people are having with this product. I was so surprised. I talked with my doctor about using the product but told him I couldn't find that much info and he assured me it was safe and so here I am.
I intend to stop using it today. I have already drank two cups of coffee with Splenda and had a Carborite Caramel bar. So I'm already loaded for the day. One thing also is that I started buying and drinking Diet Rite cola last September also and my coffee consumption has increased as my body wanted the caffiene. That meant a tsp. of Spenda for each cup. It is hard to believe I've been doing myself in trying to get healthy.
Anyway I will be sending an update to let you know if Splenda has caused all these problems."
Thank you M.O. for sharing your story with our visitors.
On 10 June 2004, we received an update from M.O.:
"Thank you for the response.
As of today I'm already feeling a little better. I have a little more energy but, what I'm really noticing is I'm able to breath a little deeper. I will let you know how things are going in the next few weeks. I figure it will take a while to get all out of my system. I'm thinking about going back to the gym in the next few weeks if all goes well. I had started aroebics and walking and was feeling great and then wham. Doctor took me off all things thinking it was heart."
On 1 July 2004, we received another updated from M.O.:
"I am feeling so much better. Not having problems with hot flashes or chills. Breathing is back to what I consider normal. I have talked with one of my doctors and told him what I thought and he said it is possible. Since stopping Splenda, all my sinus infections and hoarseness have gone. My sinus is not completely healed but it never is (It's an Oklahoma thing).
I must say I'm really amazed at all the things clearing up now. I truly think Splenda may be great for some people and I really, really liked it, and products made with it, but for me it is not compatible. My daughter was using it also and was having all the stomach cramps and, like me, was disappointed she was not doing well with the products.
I don't want to tell anyone not to use the product, but to be aware of the side effects and, if you have them, quit before you take a trip to the hospital. I think we have plenty of information now and that we're all created differently. So, use the wisdom the Good Lord gave you and know when to stop.
Thank you so much for keeping us informed."
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