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ASPARTAME ANYONE???

Wed, 05/30/2007 - 00:24
Wondering if Aspartame also known as nutrasweet, (common sweetener in sugar free sodas and sugar free gum) is a trigger for anyone?

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Re: ASPARTAME ANYONE???

Submitted by ladystardust on Sun, 2007-10-28 - 21:33
I drink so much diet pop it should be coming out of my ears! As I read this I'm drinking a diet pepsi. I had no idea that aspartame would effect my epilepsy at all. I have been seizure free for 4 years, I don't think aspartame will effect me any time soon. I wouldn't be too worried about it.

Re: ASPARTAME ANYONE???

Submitted by ngroupp on Wed, 2008-03-19 - 14:11
Oh, my yes. I first discovered aspartame triggered seizures back in the 80s. My case is well documented with my neurologist, but he has no explanation for me. I avoid the stuff like the plague. A half-liter of diet anything and I'm in the ICU. I've been seizure free for more than 15 years, partly due to the fact that I avoid this food additive.  The consequences are so severe, that I rarely drink soda, and avoid "diet foods" as well.  If the label says "sugar free" or "diet" it doesn't go into the grocery cart.

Re: ASPARTAME ANYONE???

Submitted by momoftwingirls on Wed, 2008-10-08 - 00:29
Well, I have not had a seizure since 1981 and guess what? I had one in late July 2008. I do not drink any diet drinks, at all, but, who really knows how much aspartame is in our food supply these days. Our government is doing their best to reduce the human pop by 80%. Check it out...you will be shocked and amazed. God Bless!

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