I have been bombarded with info about aspartame. I am amazed at some of the possible causes of MS, but did think this one was very funny -
EATING PORK CAUSES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
For years, the wide geographic differences in the prevalence of multiple sclerosis have baffled researchers.

Most studies have shown that rates are higher closer to the North and South Poles compared to places nearer the equator.

The cause has remained elusive, but now research by the University of Ottawa suggests pork may be to blame.

The scientists found a clear geographic link between total fat eaten and MS prevalence.

The link between the numbers of cases of MS and pork eating was highly significant, but no such relationship was found for beef, which was also tested.

The results are in line with reports that MS is rare in countries where pork is forbidden by religious customs, and that it has a low prevalence in countries like Brazil and Australia where beef consumption far exceeds pork.

One suggestion is that the fatty acids in pork increase vulnerability to damage, while those in beef do not.

I've heard that it can mimic symptoms of MS, but I didn't hear that it can cause it.
PLUS!!! If the people who make these diet drinks KNOW the dangers in it, wouldn't that just piss you off!!! But I guess that these stupid tobacco companies know that cig's causes cancer, and they still make cig's!!!!
What a crazy world we live in!

I have also heard for years that it could mimic the signs of MS, and I know that if I drink it regularly it will cause symptoms to flare up. Besides aspartame has other bad side-effects, in actuality it makes you hungry and raises you blood glucose level. Diet coke was harder for me to quit than smoking. Try the new ones with Splenda or flavored Stevia added to sparkling water. I do not think it causes MS but feel it does contribute to a rise in symptoms flaring up. Know it how you feel I would never dream of giving up coffee...grrrr

i've never been a big soda drinker. i prefer tea i also don't use artificial sweeteners in any of my foods(that's probably why i'm so fat LOL). if i do drink a soda it's sprite and that's rarely.
so it didn't cause or worsen my m.s.
i don't know how long aspartame has been made but i'm betting that [people had m.s. long before it ever exhisted

tell him to read SNOPES.

it's not the best, but it's not the worst. if it's in our day to day foods it's not THAT deadly

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp

never heard that, but i don;t pay atention to a lot of that stuff. if i am going to drink soda or anything i probably shouldn't, it is going to be fully loaded. plus i can tell a taste difference with the diet sweeteners (including Splenda).

it's a hoax, see the link in #5

well pork is also a crock as ms is found in the jewish population alot so thats out. jews do not eat pork. as for any thing thats not natural you really should limit it.