Hi there. I'm new on the site. I have also experienced bad cramps, gas and diarhea from malitol in chocolate bars. I no longer eat anything sweetened with that if I know- but sometimes, it's not always clear on labels or I might be in a hurry...

The other thing I've had trouble with in diet products is aspartame. I only started drinking diet pepsi in July 2002, and eating a few frozen treats with it, but I had developed vision problems and severe headaches. Don't wish that on anybody

I drink tons of water- over 80 ounces a day as well as tea and coffee - now sweetened with Stevia. I like that much better.

Good luck with your condition. It must be very uncomfortable to say the least.