Sugar free equals diarrhea?

[Bronco0605 135]

Within the last month I have gone from a high sugar ( two liter per day of soda) diet to basically sugar free, only natural sugar like fruit. I did start eating a lot of sugar free items like fudge bars, pudding, crystal light. Could this be causing my stomach woes?

[Snufflegus 80]

It could be the various sugar substitutes or alcohols being used, may try them one at a time and see if it's one specific kind that causes you problems.

[Sydney Susan 333]

Sorbitol and the like certainly does that to me. Can be quite "intense". Best avoided methinks.

[sknyinside 99]

Sorbitol does it to me too. But surprisingly Splenda messes with my GI tract too. Horrible gas with a little bit, a lot = diarrhea, with horrible gas.

[TwinsMama 483]

Also, Xylitol (found in a lot of gums and other sugar free items) is known to cause stomach issues. I like the suggestion above to try each one and see which one irritates you.

[MrsAnders 34]

My brother is a type one diabetic but wasn't diagnosed until mid twenties. He had to drastically change his diet and at first it messed his stomach up. He said once his body got used to the shock that it got a lot better. I hope this helps.

[Kristina Mccarthy-Martin 27]

I am have switched to primarily using truvia. Sorbital messes up my GI tract, aspartame causes inflamation and tingly hands.

Good luck!

[PGee 318]

I'm one week post op......and on clear liquids.....crystal light, SF popsicles, SF italian ice were all on my list.....I had the diarrhea since surgery....I've switched to just Water and my one Protein drink....and no more diarrhea.......so the SF foods/drinks could be a possible culprit. HTH Good Luck!

[SmilinNC 27]

I'm one week post op......and on clear liquids.....crystal light' date=' SF popsicles, SF italian ice were all on my list.....I had the diarrhea since surgery....I've switched to just Water and my one Protein drink....and no more diarrhea.......so the SF foods/drinks could be a possible culprit. HTH Good Luck![/quote']

Thanks. This does make sense. I'm day 3 post-op on Clear Liquids & the diarrhea has begun. I'm going to back off the sf Jello & sf popsicles like you said.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

Yes! sugar free products can cause upset stomach and diarrhea if eaten/drunk in excess. I think you are on the right track. Maybe just cut down on some of it and see what happens.