Does anyone know anything about aspartame/methane alcohol poisoning?

Question

I am absolutely addicted to Diet Coke. I also have been suffering from some horrible arthritis-like symptoms for about the past four years. Have any of you noticed a link between aspartame and arthritis? Obviously, I'm going to try abstaining from products containing artificial sweeteners to see if that helps, but I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything.

Answer 1

The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions. According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes

Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment

Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias

Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS

Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

These are not allergies or sensitivities, but diseases and disease syndromes. Aspartame poisoning is commonly misdiagnosed because aspartame symptoms mock textbook ‘disease’ symptoms, such as Grave’s Disease.

Aspartame changes the ratio of amino acids in the blood, blocking or lowering the levels of serotonin, tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Therefore, it is typical that aspartame symptoms cannot be detected in lab tests and on x-rays. Textbook disorders and diseases may actually be a toxic load as a result of aspartame poisoning.

Ever gone to the doctor with real, physical symptoms, but he/she can’t find the cause? Well, it’s probably your diet, your environment, or both.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

do a search or several of aspartame and you will probably find out that it's related to the symptoms that you are showing. It got a LOT of side effects. I had a doctor treat me for chronic urinary infections for 3 yrs and didn't even have one of them.....I had a reaction to aspartame and the only way I found out about it was I happened to be in the city library one day looking for something else and saw a tiny little book at the end of the row that said IS ASPARTAME POISONING YOU??? I got it and there were my symptoms in black and white. I told my doctor and she was shocked and felt stupid~~~~because she was treating me for 3 yrs for something I didn't have, I went online and bought her that book. I hope she read it and stopped her from mistreating other patients.
Check for yourself!!!!!

Answer 4

Aspartame poisoning is a neurotoxin it can cause seizures, panic attacks dizziness and vertigo. Depending on the type of arthritis you have it might be connected.

Answer 5

You may find this to be rather strange.......
For a number of years I regularly drank regular Pepsi....and developed an arthritis-like pain and stiffness in my spine and joints.

In the course of treating another health problem I was tested and found to be quite allergic to corn.........as in corn syrup found in sodas like regular Pepsi

On switching to Diet Pepsi - Diet Dr Pepper - Diet A&W, etc. my pain and stiffness left entirely.......and has stayed away for a number of years now.

If I do drink a corn-syrup drink or empty the Frito bag, my stiff joints and pain return.

Aspartame has been a blessing for me to live pain-free.

.......SO, for you, I would suggest going to the allergist and getting yourself tested to FIND OUT for sure what you're allergic to that is causing YOUR arthritis-like symptoms.

Answer 6

I've been really ill from alcohol but not poisoning. Actually, I was very lucky I didn't give myself alcohol poisoning... I know someone who has had it, though, and it was a very nasty experience.