I am 48 and live in Xxxxxxxxx in New Zealand. I have for many years (about 10 or so) had Cardiac problems, they have been diagnosed as ARVD (Arythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia), however this has never been able to be confirmed despite numerous investigative procedures. In addition I have been suffering from joint pain and deteriorating eyesight. Recently I was involved in yet another procedure to investigate my heart. The result was once again inconclusive. I was on a very high dosage of Beta Blockers. My last visit to the Cardiologist recommended reducing them to a minimum dosage.
Following the reporting of Abby Cormack’s case and your visit to New Zealand, I had reached the point where I was increasingly frustrated in my diagnosis. I was angry and frustrated and so after some investigation I topped ingesting Aspartame in any form. That was five weeks ago. I also stopped taking my Beta Blockers at the same time. I have now not had any heart palpitations in the last three weeks, I was having five or six each day (heart rate varying between 30 and 160 BPM at rest). In addition, my eyesight has sharpened, my joint pain has decreased and I am sleeping better.
I was consuming about 1 litre of Diet Soda a day and in addition was having Equal in my coffee about six times per day.
I am very happy with my progress and now read food labeling very carefully.
P.S. My wife is also very happy with my improvement, to the point where she is much more conscious of food labeling for both her and me.