I want to try Stevia as I've read about it several times in the hubs. It is important to note that Sucrose Intolerance is a … Some allergic reactions occur very quickly; others get stronger over time with each additional exposure. Gad!!! Thanks for reading. More reactions have been reported for natural products compared with artificial sweeteners. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on March 27, 2010: Thanks for the overwhelming response of reading and commenting. gramarye from Adelaide - Australia on March 28, 2010: Great hub, more people need to know about this, and then there are conspiracy theories about how they donate tons of money to diabetes organisations who in return promote their products! Allergic reactions to sugar substitutes are fairly uncommon. Other erroneous diagnoses may include milk protein intolerance, food allergies, and chronic, nonspecific diarrhea. Artificial Sweeteners can also develop into an addiction. From now on I don't trust anything without a label. Beyond that, some of these allergies can be fatal. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. There are so many out there that are being found to be less than safe or ideal. Oh No! splenda (sucralose) allergy?? I will keep a record. I eat splenda all the time. I follow a strictly low carb way of eating these days and I did use Splenda for a while until someone told me about problems. My allergy to this product is not as severe as my friend's or as deadly as that of patients whose case studies we can read online. I immediately stopped drinking it. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on April 09, 2012: You surely have many symptoms of something, Lawrence, and I hope stopping the Splenda puts an end to at least some of them for you. The other 95 percent contains a bulking agent called maltodextrin, which serves as filler, and corn-based dextrose, a type of sugar. Honey is a good substitute for artificial sweeteners in many recipes. Adult symptoms are similar to those experienced by infants and children; but because the adult gastrointestinal tract is longer, their symptoms may not be as severe or as frequent. Sucrose Intolerance manifests in GI discomfort and symptoms following the consumption of sucrose-containing foods. Last time they were out of regular pills so I got the cooling ones.... Red the ingredient tonight. Itchy skin, muscle aches and stiffness, joint pain, numbness in the feet, dry mouth, shortness of breath (attributed to COPD) but getting worse all thetime, tinnitus which comes and goes frequently...actually all the time, irritability, sleep changes, depression (taking meds)and last, "hello goodyear" gaining weight. An acquaintance that did not "believe in allergies" because he had none himself, once was determined to put Splenda® into my food unbeknownst to me, in order to prove that I was "faking.". the recipes you make using fruit instead of sugar. Once sat on a riverboat near New Orleans, watched barges of sugar go by, along with rats that were crawling all over them. Please see our online privacy policy for more information. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on March 29, 2010: Tangoshoes - I'm not sure; aspertame gave me a headache the first time I used it, but never again. had no idea so many had allergic reactions like mine. To help control my allergy symptoms I am taking Mucinex (1200 2x) to keep the mucus flowing, Singular (10mg 1x), Astelin (which due to a formulary change will have to change to a generic, but not AstePro which contains sucralose), and Rhinocort Aqua. There is something about formaldehyde involvement with Spenda that I'm not fully understanding yet. PG can cause allergic symptoms ranging from a scratchy throat to sinus problems, headaches, and even feelings of nausea. Even though this may not seem like one of the serious side effects of sucralose, it can turn into severe medical conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on September 04, 2015: Andrea, I am feeling bad for your experiences. Sucralose does have calories, but because it is 600 times sweeter than sugar, very small amounts are needed to achieve the desired sweetness so you most likely won't consume enough to get any calories. You have given me some ideas. By Benjah-bmm27 - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1913861. Weird sight, I'm sure, and sure to put anyone off sugar. Take a look at this comparison of artificial sweeteners vs sugar: these processed sugars are 200-13,000 times sweeter than regular sugar 5. The symptoms of pineapple allergy may be mild or severe. This is dramatically not the case when a person experiences anaphylactic shock. A message on tv last evening was that an unpleasant experience can prodvide information to others that will help or prevent tragedy, so I think that must be right. It is now in so many different products, it is hard to keep track of. I think you should run for office, so we all get information that we need. A few artificial sweeteners were touted as unable to be recognized as non-sugar and I wondered who was taking the taste tests. Stevia is a natural sweetener and seems best, to me, in beverages; but I've used it well in cooking and baking. I would love for you to write some hubs on. Yellow food coloring can also cause itching. When symptoms in infants advance to the point of dehydration, malnutrition, muscle wasting, and weakness, hospitalization may be required. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on November 06, 2012: Cool! I like pie, but have a few healthier recipes for them, some crustless. thanks for the great hub. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on March 27, 2010: Very good hub. I have many of the more severe symptoms for 2 weeks after ingesting even tiny amounts of sucralose. My colleague stays away from all artificial sweeteners. Ethel Smith from Kingston-Upon-Hull on March 29, 2010: Who'd have thought? Started flushing myself with Water, and non-diet sodas/teas. I spoke to her only yesterday about me using Splenda in dessert cooking - no way now. Sugar-mafia rats lol (that could be a name for a band...). Sucralose—the no-calorie sugar substitute known as Splenda—has been found to cause a variety of harmful biological effects on the body, according to a new research review. Chemically, Sucralose (Splenda) is more similar to DDT than sugar. My reaction is consistent with the other food and drug reactions I have: hives, water retention, gastric distress related to … Headaches and migraines, most often the latter. I don't like much refined sugar or very much sweetness in foods and beverages, so I use honey or some raw sugar and stevia. Unfortunately, older children may learn to live with their symptoms and never be properly diagnosed. Gastrointestinal symptoms may differ among infants, children, and adults affected by this enzyme deficiency. Worsening IBS Symptoms Because sugar alcohols can affect your gut, they aren't a great combo for those with irritable bowel syndrome. Abdominal swelling (distention), gassiness, chronic colic, irritability, excoriated (abrasions and irritations) buttocks, vomiting, and diaper rash can all be signs of pediatric Sucrose Intolerance. I do sometimes experience some of the less severe reactions you've listed, so I think I'll give unrefined sugar and honey a try just to see if my symptoms clear up. I started experiencing a fairly severe headache. Artificial sweetners may affect the body in unwanted ways. I wonder now if I have a mild reaction to it. Dim Flaxenwick from Great Britain on March 26, 2010: I had no idea of the allergic reaction that can come from an artificial sweetener. Health-related office somewhere, maybe. graymarye - I head about sugar council paying for research in the 1980s, related to ADD/ADHD. Symptoms in children may be more severe than in adults because children have shorter gastrointestinal tracts. Feel better that I know what it is. Artificial sweeteners certainly qualify as a 'foreign substance'. Have you done a hub on how much applesauce or fruit to replace the sugar, fat and eggs? LPogue - I'll put a few up on a related Hub sometime soon. Some people have reported blistering, itching, redness, and swelling Infants who are breastfed may not show symptoms until a milk-based formula is introduced into their diet, or they begin eating solid foods. Very dangerous! I have slowly eliminated every other ingredient and have come to find out that it is the splenda which caused the reaction. Artificial sweeteners are often recommended to diabetes as a safe alternative to sugar as studies have shown that it does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels. Dizziness – Lightheadedness or vertigo (room spinning), Diarrhea, constipation, or both, alternating, Numbness of extremities (my arms and hands “fell asleep”). Splenda can be pretty bad for those who are allergic like me. Take a look at this comparison of artificial sweeteners vs sugar: these processed sugars are 200-13,000 times sweeter than regular sugar 5. Over time, the consumption of these artificial sweeteners can alter taste buds and result in a constant craving for foods that are overly sweet. I think those allergic to it have the right for it to be listed in large letters on the front of packages. I had no idea what could happen. An allergy can be confused with intolerance, but there are some distinct signs and symptoms. And I thought it was just because I was older than dirt and going through male menopause or PMS. I does cause bloating, I know. It is often pink and sometimes accompanied by feeling flushed after ingestion of the product. !and I thought it was just old age!!!! In extreme cases, PG can even cause numbness in the face and tongue as well as swelling and redness in these areas. A brief search of the medical literature found an article published in 2015 by researchers in Texas, South Carolina and Nebraska on the newest sweetener on the market, called stevia. Common symptoms of sucrose intolerance (GSID) are excess gas, bloating, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. The most common skin side effect is the development of hives, which can … If you have any, let me know. Anyway, don't ingest anything with Splenda. I first noticed it when I spent a week in Washington, D.C. on the way back home to S.F. Now if I can just give up eating cream cakes.....is it lunch time yet? I've known that I am severely allergic to Splenda pretty much since it has come out. As a chemist, I didn't know any sugar with that name, so - I checked online and whoa - a chlorinated sugar, so that it does not go through your metabolism but to your liver. Faye Constantino from Florida on March 26, 2010: Oh I hate sugar substitutes! Gastrointestinal-related upsets tend to be another major complaint by those who have aspartame allerg… Side effects of Splenda (also known as sucralose) include - skin irritations, gastrointestinal problems, palpitations, chest pains, anxiety, and depression. I'd also be interested in your choice of Stevia product. I was literally in tears on the plane. Some have asserted that these headaches lead to painful migraines that can present with an additional crop of aspartame-related side effects, including decreased vision, eye pain, and increased sensitivity to noise. I'm bloated and have more gas than a gas company. Unfortunately, older children may learn to live with their symptoms and never be properly diagnosed. Back in 2005 when my wife bought a jar of "no sugar added" jam, I checked the label and got suspicious that it did contain Sucralose. ! Some people have reported that consuming sucralose has led to a host of symptoms resembling an allergic reaction. Symptoms of sucrose intolerance (GSID) in infants and children are chronic abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, failure to thrive (poor physical growth), abdominal swelling, gassiness, colic, irritability, vomiting and diaper rash. I found out yesterday after numerous blood tests and a few allergy tests that I'm extremely allergic to artificial sweeteners. I wondered, however, if anyone has experienced an allergic reaction as a result of these alternative sweeteners. Recurrent symptoms like chronic diarrhea, unexplained abdominal pain, gas and bloating, weight loss, frequent bowel movements, gassiness, abdominal distention, and vomiting should not be ignored. Approximately one year ago, one of my colleagues was rushed to the hospital ER with a severe allergic reaction to his first intake of Splenda® or sucralose. Right there SPLENDA!! The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. 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