Question 1

are there withdrawal symptoms from saccharin/aspartame?

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Aspartame: An artificial sweetener, is declared to be safe & no correlations, to my knowledge, exists with sexual dysfunction, or withdrawal.

Question 2

what's the connection between aspartame and any kind of neuropathy, and, what might i look for in terms of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Aspartame: Is artificial sweetener (ex. Equal) that added to diet drinks and diet food, contains phenylalanine (amino acid). People with genetic predisposition can develop phenylketonuria syndrome (brain dysfunction, seizures, retardation, central and peripheral neuropathies). Milk, eggs and meat  contain phenylalanine. 
If you genetically predisposed, read the food labels to prevent pku.

Question 3

is it possible to have withdrawals from aspartame and splenda? (artificial sweeteners) if so, what are the symptoms?

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Headache: Yes. Headache is the most common symptom. But other symptom in the skin, indigestion may occur up to 14 days after stopping.

Question 4

is it possible to be allergic to aspartame?

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There are people: Who think they have somatic symptoms after ingesting aspartame, but it has never been demonstrated in valid scientific experiments. Don't believe everything you hear from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 5

symptoms for an allergic reaction to acetone?

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Any of the following: Any of the following: itching, redness, difficulty breathing, hives.

Question 6

what are the possible symptoms of an allergic reaction to phenyxyethan?

Accepted Answer

Phenoxyethanol: Do you mean "phenoxyethanol?"
according to a warning by the fda of 2008 "phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications. It also can depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration in infants".

Question 7

what are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to insect bite?

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Depends: If it is mild- just some redness and itching, an antihistamine, such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help. People who get severe reactions- such as difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat, should carry an epi-pen, which is injectable epinephrine.

Question 8

how long should an allergic reaction symptom to an antibiotic last for?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic allergy: Antibiotic allergies can clear up in a day or last up to six months. Fortunately, most resolve relatively quickly, over a few days. We do not yet know why some persist for a long time and require strong medications like oral steroids (e.g. Prednisone) in order to settle down.

Question 9

symptoms of allergic reaction to antihistmine ?

Accepted Answer

Red herring?: It would be exceedingly unusual to have a true allergic reaction to an antihistamine.  You'd need a blinded, placebo-controlled challenge to establish a true causal link.

Question 10

what are signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to food?

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Varies: Immediate reactions to a food can include hives, feelings of throat tightening and itching, shortness of breath,  flushing of the skin and overwhelm feeling of doom. This can develop into nausea and vomiting as well as diarrhea.  Some foods can cause a delayed skin reaction such as eczema and not always the immediate reaction. As always consult with your doctor get tested and avoid possible foods.

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