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)

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I have had Tinnitus for a year now and I’m 13 years old. I started hearing when i was 12. So i went to my ear doctor and he said it was good to hear a ringing noise. Until i began searching online that you cant get rid of Tinnitus? Is there a way to calm it down?? I hear it louder and louder? I can’t sleep comfortably or relax. Please Help! I’m really scared that i have to deal with Tinnitus the rest of my life!

i always have a ringing in my ear or a buzzing and i am starting to think is it caused from relaly loud music what i listen to and if it it tinnitus what should i do

Anyone had any experience with cranial sacral therapy?

Okay, just an hour ago my brother awoke me by taking one of his stupid spring airsoft guns and shot me in the right ear, it was empty, but right when he did so, my right ear drum (I’m assuming) burst.

Now, the symptoms I’m getting are:

-Dizziness (went away in minutes)
-Fluid like liquid escaping from my ear (note: no blood)
-HUGE hearing loss, but I can still hear (barely)
-Loud ringing noise in my right ear; tinnitus

Everything else is fine.

Also, for my brother, he’s only 6 years old, and I didn’t blame him, or do anything to him, so don’t worry about him.

WORSE part of this is though, I’m 17 years old, possess no license, and I’m home alone with my brother since my parents are gone for 2 weeks visiting my sick aunt in Florida, so I have no way of going to the emergency room.

Should I be worried? I’ve already googled this problem, and many people said it heals perfectly fine and your hearing goes back to the way it should, but I’m still worried.

My ENT Doctor cleaned my left ear because it was very very clogged. After that he put antibiotics in it. And I read online that putting antibiotics in the ear will give me tinnitus..Thing is, I only hear the noise if I’m inside a building, when I’m outside I don’t hear it.

what makes your tinnitus worse?? i have it nearly a year and a half got very good latelly but all of a sudden today i have a white bread sandwich which i never usually have and small bit after my tinnitus in one ear went mad seemed blocked would it have being the bread in general it got very good but bad again today would it be congestion?? does bread cause congestion?? plus would cold weather case it ??
it was great last 2 months just today started its only one ear that is bad now seems all clogged up like maybe just sinus has it blocked or maybe nose is congested alot the last week as well

My mother has tinnitus and she needs a hearing aid in the near future but she is reluctant because she thinks it might make the tinnitus worse. I think it might make it better because tinnitus is not an outside sound. Any experiences with this?

I’m 22, it has been constant for 6 years now as a result of Meniere’s disease. It is unbearably loud 90% of the time.

It also caused deafness in my right ear, so white noise doesn’t work anymore. I’ve tried pretty much every non-surgical tinnius treatment. what can I do?

thanks so much

i have just been given betahistine 16mg for tinnitus and vertigo
but i have yet to try it
can those of you who have tried it tell me:
did the betahistine make your symptoms go or did it make them worse?
how long before you saw any GOOD improvements?
what did the tablet taste like was it bitter or sweet? (strange question i know-but there is good reason why i ask!)

i am a real wimp when comes to medication.so your experience would be nice
please only answer if you yourself have tried it though