Allergic To Truvia Or Stevia?

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So, I'm sitting at my desk.., with HIVES all over my back and neck... OMG!! I'm itching sooooo much... I've had 3 Protein drinks.. but, I was fine afterwards... I had a bottle of Water w/ true orange sweetened w/ stevia... I also mixed it w/ some fruit blend stuff w/ truvia in it... OH MY GOD!!!! I'm miserable!! Even my students feel bad for me!!!..

Took two benadryl, but I'm not getting any relief!!!!

[KellyL 173]

Oh no!! Sorry to hear that, so you really don't know if it's the Truvia or Stevia? Those two are my fav sweetners. I hope you get relieve soon sweetie!!

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So, I found out that if you have an allergy to ragweed, which I do, that you shouldn't use Stevia!! Didn't know that... Learned my lesson... UGH!!!!!

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-682-STEVIA.aspx?activeIngredientId=682&activeIngredientName=STEVIA

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Kelly, I think they come from the same plant..

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Yikes!!!! That's scary!

I am not allergic, but the taste makes me gag. You'll find a way around it. I either have regular sugar drinks, watered down. or I just go for naturally sugr free stuff like tea or milk.

I hope your hives are getting better. Its a bummer to go to the emergency room for hives. Last time I ended up with a ton of steroids which then led to an infection.

Feel better!