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Why do i get severe diarrhea and full body itching within an hour of drinking diet soda? or diet meal replacement shakes?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You may be: allergic to the sweetener in the diet soda or something in the shakes.

Answered 5/3/2016

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A member asked:

Why do i get severe diarrhea and full body itching within an hour of drinking diet soda? or diet meal replacement shakes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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