| "I have been using Splenda for just about a year. I hadn't had any noticeable side effects until recently.
One day, I decided to make a cup of homemade espresso with a little liquor. Of course, I added Splenda. Within one sip of the coffee, my husband noticed that my face was becoming red and puffy. I started feeling flushed and hot in my face. By the time I got to the bathroom to look in the mirror, my face and arms were covered in welts and were red.
I put cold compresses on my face and phoned the pharmacy. I was told it was an allergic reaction so I took Benadryl to counter the reaction.
Now, I have had this coffee numerous times with the liquor, but always with regular sugar. This was the first time I used Splenda in the coffee.
The second incident occured after drinking Diet Rite cola with Splenda. The gastric upset with severe cramping that I believe caused my ulcer to react followed the soda. I am now under a doctor's care to settle my stomach.
I was using Splenda in everything--yogurt, ice cream, soft drinks, etc. I have decided never to touch this stuff again. I hope this has enlightened someone to this product and the possibilities of what it might do."
Thank you R. for sharing your story with our visitors.
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