Stevia and Diarrhea ?

Two days ago I started using Stevia in my protein shakes to make them taste a bit better. Big mistake. I have not changed anything else in my diet other than that. I have been on the toilet with diarrhea for 2 days now. OMG. Stevia was on my list of things I can use from my surgeon. I googled and there are quite a few people complaining that it causes diarrhea. Darnit...I really was looking forward to using a natural sweetener considered okay for the DS. BLeh. Anyone else here get diarrhea from Stevia?

I did read from a couple of people that the refined powder Stevia gave them the diarrhea but the liquid drops did not. I may try the drops but it will definitely be on a weekend. I have to go to work today and cannot get out of the bathroom this morning. I hope this stops soon. I had three shakes with Stevia in them yesterday. I took some acidophilus. I hope that helps. 

I used to love Stevia before my DS, but post surgery, it causes severe gas and diarrhea for me as well.  I also seem to be getting effects from other artificial sweeteners.  My NUT recommended using agave nectar or honey, but in small amounts, no more than a teaspoon of either at a time, and so far that is working for me.

You could try agave nectar next.  I would also recommend some heavy cream, or just a little real sugar and be done with it.

I use Agave. Since surgery a little goes a long way as far as sweetness. I've been on the constipation end... If we could morph into one person we would be A OK!

LMAO! No kidding, RIght?!

yep, Stevia did the same to me. :o(  Splenda and Equal work fine.