I used to drink a TON of diet pepsi. When I was told back in Feb that I probably have fibromyalgia, I stopped all artificial sweeteners which can possibly cause flare-ups. I didn't get any pain relief but was surprised to notice that all of my lifelong icky intestinal problems disappeared. It actually took me a while to make the connection because I wasn't looking for it. But now, 9 months later my stomach is still doing great! Giving up the diet soda and other artificially sweetened products was completely worth it for me...I seriously have a much better quality of life now.

Maybe it is the mentos and not the diet coke!


Hi my name is Cindy and I am a Diet Cokeaholic

I used to drink a lot of Jolt Cola and Mt. Dew. Had to stop that because I was drinking way too many calories.

Switched to JoltGum. Many less calories, same caffeine buzz.

Tried Diet Mt. Dew. Cheaper than bottled water and Jolt Gum. Loved the 0 carlorie part. Oddly, felt like it filled me up. Drank 2-3 per night. No adverse effects until I ran out (caffeine withdrawal headache for a couple nights).

I only drink soda or chew caffeine gum at night (i.e. after dinner). I don't like or drink coffee. I don't need caffieine in the morning. I wake up feeling fresh. But I like to stay up late 2-3am and wake up around 7am. I have no problem falling asleep even after consuming a lot of caffeine.

Right now I'm off all caffeine (not intentional). Ran out of Diet Mt. Dew and started thinking I'm not too comfortable with aspartame. Find myself falling asleep earlier and not feeling as energenic at night.