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With the stories pouring in every month, we have
developed a new Splenda mini-site to add the new stories each month. For all stories submitted after 14 April 2005, please visit the MINI-SITE.

Splenda - the sugar substitute you need to be wary about
On 2 December 2004, we received this note from T.A. of Walnut Creek, CA, concerning their use of sucralose.
"Two Trips to the ER

I had been experiencing extreme fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, chest pains similar to angina, depression, mental aversion to things I normally like to do such as play golf, go to the movies, etc., and panic/anxiety attacks.

I thought I was having a heart attack, so I went to the ER Thanksgiving Day 2004. Heart blood enzymes and EKG were normal, so I was sent home. Same symptoms through Saturday, so I went back to the ER with the same results.

I found your website on Sunday and discontinued all Splenda use immediately.

Today is Thursday, 2 December 2004, a week after my first trip to the ER. No Splenda use this week and I just passed a cardiac treadmill test this morning. I feel much better and am definitely going to contact the FDA about these events.

"Made from sugar" almost killed me, no doubt in my mind. I am pissed!"

Thank you T.A. for sharing your story with our visitors.



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