"fake sugar" and pain.....???

ChrisWag

I have been living low carb for over a year now, so sugar alcohols are no stranger to me, however the past two weeks I have decently had some severe abdominal pain, and the only "trigger" I can seem to find would be fake sugars, and products with them in it.
I know many are sensitive to them, but I have never been so. Would it suddenly start affecting me?
I am trying to avoid the doctor and/or ER at all costs so trying to find a trigger to do so.

Anyone else with a sudden reaction to the fake sugars??

lizard053

Sugar alcohols can have an adverse effect on your digestive track, even with being used frequently. My advice is to find an alternative. Personally I like stevia. Note, truvia brand stevia has xylitol in it, so not the best choice. The brand I use, sweetleaf, is just stevia extract and fiber. Doesn't dissolve as quickly, but so much nicer than truvia or artificial sweeteners.

aelizabethp

It could be the fake sugar, but it could also be a serious medical condition such as an ulcer or appendicitis. Unfortunately, only a doctor can tell you whether this is a simple food intolerance or something potentially life-threatening. I think you need to see a doctor. If the issue is financial, see if there's a free or low-cost clinic in your area. Avoiding the emergency room by being proactive and seeing a doctor now will save you money in the long run.

cavemancop

if it is made in a factory and not from a farm, your body will not like it and the pain you are feeling is the body's way of tell you to stop poisoning it