Is Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Really Proven to Cause Joint Pain?

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Question by Jimbodini: Is Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Really Proven to Cause Joint Pain?
I’ve heard that consuming a lot of aspartame can cause joint pain. I’ve read a few “personal stories” around the internet from people saying it caused joint pain for them and that once they stopped consuming it, the pain disappeared. But is there actual scientific/medical evidence to support this claim that Aspartame causes or dramatically increases joint pain?

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Answer by Emily
Aspartame brands like Nutrasweet, Aminosweet or neotame.

Several names for artificial sweeteners, but what difference does the name make, since they are all based on the same aspartic acid. Some are even more poisonous than others though.
But after so many bad reports about neurotoxic and immunotoxic health problems with aspartame (E951), they needed another name. Well, Neotame (E961) appears to be even more toxic because it’s “enhanced aspartame”.

US Food and Drug Administration still considers it safe for consumption.

However, they do acknowledge that this artificial sweetener has been linked to a number of side effects, such as dizziness, migraines, memory loss, diarrhea and mood swings. Furthermore, studies have shown that rodents exposed to large amounts of aspartame have developed brain tumors and lymphoma.

Aspartame is an excitotoxin and causes brain damage.
The sugar substitute breaks down in the body producing 3 toxic substances: methanol (wood alcohol which can cause blindness), formaldhehyde, and diketopiperazine, which causes brain tumors.

http://www.sott.net/articles/show/125706-Nations+starting+to+Ban+Aspartame

Aspartame can cause 92 adverse side effects

http://sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html

Methanol Toxcitity

Aspartame contains methanol, which is an poisonous alcohol substance. When consumed even in small quantities, it can produce symptoms of dizziness, headaches, joint pain, numbness of the legs and depression. Methanol toxicity has led to many false diagnoses of Multiple Sclerosis, a neurological disorder known for its “numbing” symptoms. It also aggravates conditions of those suffering from Lupus. Since methanol alters the dopamine levels in the brain, it has had repercussions on those with Parkinson’s Disease. If consumed in high dosages, it can even cause death.

Effects on Children

Aspartame has caused a wide range of conditions in children such as headache, convulsions, depression and rashes. It has also been known to trigger problems with existing conditions such as asthma. Behavior disorders like ADD and ADHD do not react well to aspartame. Consumption can often cause impulsive and violent outbursts. Infants should not consume aspartame since the sweetener could cause brain damage.

Diabetes

Aspartame can be especially dangerous for diabetics. Looking to find a sugar substitute, diabetics may turn to aspartame to sweeten drinks and foods. This consumption makes it very difficult to keep blood sugar levels under control. It can send patients into diabetic coma. Some have died without knowing that their symptoms were caused by aspartame consumption.

http://www.thelupussite.com/aspart.html

http://rense.com/general35/evid.htm

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Q&A: Can giving a baby(81mg) asprin to a cat cause health problems?

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Question by baldeagle2276: Can giving a baby(81mg) asprin to a cat cause health problems?
The cat is 17 lbs. and limping from joint pain.

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Answer by kananaskis95
You should check with a vet before giving asprin. And there are other more appropriate pain meds, especially given your cat’s age. Please, get it checked out.

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Is there anything i can do to relieve chest and joint pain from Lyme’s Disease?

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Question by haileyscomet7596: Is there anything i can do to relieve chest and joint pain from Lyme’s Disease?
I am 14 years old and i was diagnosed with Lyme’s disease a month ago. Apparently I have had it for months, and its pretty far along. But I play softball and i want to have a good summer, so does anyone know anything that will help the severe chest and joint pains i get from it?

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Answer by Dekayel
You say you were diagnosed. Are you being treated for it? If you are having severe chest pains and joint pains, your treatment must not be over yet.

Not to freak you out, but Lyme is a very serious disease which can affect your heart. Sometimes it can cause a condition known as endocarditis–inflammation around the heart–which can cause severe chest pain. If that’s what you have, you might need IV antibiotics to cure it.

Lyme is a complicated disease, which can affect different people in very different ways. I suggest you learn as much as you can about it, to find the right treatments for your particular situation. It would be good if you could be evaluated by a Lyme specialist who is affiliated with ILADS. (www.ilads.org)

Good sources of info about Lyme disease:

http://www.lymedisease.org

http://www.ilads.org

http://www.canlyme.com

http://www.lymeinfo.net

http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org

http://www.lymenet.org

http://www.igenex.com

http://www.lymedoctor.com

http://www.touchedbylyme.org

http://www.facebook.com/lymedisease.org

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How can I provide maximum relief from joint problems in an injured or older dog?

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Question by Michael: How can I provide maximum relief from joint problems in an injured or older dog?
How can my DOG get pain relief and better mobility?

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Answer by DawgHouse
See your vet, he’ll tell you your options, and can prescribe something PROPER for your dog to take. Do NOT give your dog Tylenol or Advil like people keep saying, it will kill your dog.

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What can I do about my painful hip joints when dancing ballet?

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Question by newpointeshoes: What can I do about my painful hip joints when dancing ballet?
I haven’t danced ballet regularly in a while (because of nursing school). Today, I was doing developes and was experiencing hip joint pain on my supporting and working leg. The hip joint also pops when I release the develope. Should I do certain exercises to strengthen those joints? What can I do? Any feedback would be great, thanks!

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Answer by Ryan Michaud
Take an Advil.

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What are the best over the counter arthritis preventative supplements and pain medications?

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Question by Tabor: What are the best over the counter arthritis preventative supplements and pain medications?
I saw a new drug advertised….no need for a prescription…a new type of Chondritin joint pain reliever…what is your opinion…what has helped you?

I was on an Arthritis medicine which led to continuos high bp…so I take nothing at the moment except Glocosamine/chondritin.

Oh I probably do not mean arthritis – prevention…I mean pain relief…thanks so much…
osteoarthritis…. found it when I was in an auto accident the Nuero surgeon pointed out the problem in my neck. Anyway..today is one of my “I can’t move my neck days”…have been so well for 6 months and will make it through. thanks all.
Thank you for the email. The surgeon said it was up to me if I was in too much pain or not…the surgery was my choice so I said no…besides the auto insurance co. was going to fight not to pay…so who wants a 50k bill…I can still live with this pain…well except for today..ha

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Answer by hartig2003
everyone is different. you can take both ibrofen and tyenol for maxium relief. they work different ways.

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What are the symptoms of Prednisone withdrawal and how long do they last?

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Question by Benjamin: What are the symptoms of Prednisone withdrawal and how long do they last?
I took 30mg/day for 4 days. The doctor didn’t tell me to taper-off.

I have been having the following effects due to withdrawal(today is the 2nd day of not taking prednisone and i’m still feeling the following):

- anxiety
- depression
- muscle/joint pain
- fatigue
- paranoia

Is this normal? Does it go away?

Any advice/knowledge is appreciated.

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Answer by Tia
It will go away. My friend was taking them for a couple of weeks, and her doctor didn’t tell her to taper off either. She went back to the doctor with the same symptoms you did, and he told her they would lessen, then resolve. They did disappear after about a week. I had to take them for a week too, and I only tapered off because of what she went through!
That stuff really messes with you, at first I felt aggressive and emotional, and by the end of the week I felt like superwoman walking on sunshine!

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