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On 29 June 2006, we received this note from S.L.M. concerning their use of sucralose.

"I have been drinking a diet soda that contains sucralose for about three years. Until today, I did not realize that it was what was making me sick.

I have gained weight. I have had panic attacks. I have had shortness of breath, heart palpitations, drowsiness, and fatigue. I "accidentally" stopped drinking the soda because my mother had bought other brands of soda without sucralose. I have been "off'" the other soda for about three weeks. Until the day before yesterday when I started drinking the soda containing sucralose again.

Lightbulb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started having all those symptoms again. I didn't even realize how much better I felt not drinking the soda with sucralose.

I have been to the doctor thinking I had diabetes, thyroid problems, and have been tested for all kinds of things. The tests never showed any problems. No wonder! My problem was sucralose!!!!!!!!!!!"

Thank you S.L.M. for sharing your story with our visitors.

If you have experienced any side effects, whether you are sure it is Splenda or not, be sure to speak with your physician and discuss all possibilities.