Question:
Has anyone had severe bowel pain/intestinal gas from SF Tang Mix?

I am pre-op ad I bought SF Tang mix to try it out before surgery because it was high in VitC and OJ is too acidic for me. However, I experienced 2 days of severe bowel pain/intestinal gas after drinking a couple of glasses in a day. I know I have read about some SF items that have the sugar substituted with something that can cause a similar reaction. Has anyone else experienced this and do you know what is causing it? I don't want to experience that again!?!    — nancy V. (posted on August 30, 2003)

August 30, 2003
If I remember correctly, SF Tang has sugar alcohols in it (at least I know there was a reason why I couldn't have it). My doc says that sugar alcohols upset some peoples tummy and causes gas, bloating and discomfort. That may be something that bothers you!
   — Melissa M.

August 30, 2003
Hi, I had a similar experience with sugar free items in the past, I don't tolerate them well. I had bought that water called fruit-O and that other flavored water Propel. Both drinks made me sick to my stomach, so does, sugar free jellow and most other sugar free products that include any type of sugar substitute. It's funny that I can consume large amounts of juice from a watermelon without any problems.
   — Rosa F.

August 30, 2003
My doctor said that I should never being drinking a couple glasses of any juice or diet drink in a day. He recommends concentrating on water and limiting other drinks to no more than 4-6oz per day.
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