Aha! I knew it and my boobs knew it!

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WISHIMAY

Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:38 AM

I just read this today. I cannot drink dark colored sodas(and I don't care if this is TMI or not) because they make my boobs hurt. Until I figured this out I had massive stabbing pains the day after I drank them that were soo bad I went and got a mammogram at 24...And my family is prone to deadly cancers in the extreme...Was this helping causing it???

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1357787/Cancer-fear-cola-col
orings-Call-ban-ingredient-used-Coke-Pepsi.html

BYTEMITE

Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:07 PM

Well, probably not unless you actually developed cancer that was detected in the mammogram. If so, :( glad you're okay now. But cancer isn't an either or thing, if you have cancer pain, it's because you already have cancer and tumours and they're pressing on pain receptors and nerves. Also, you have to take into consideration carcinogenic toxicity and dose - most cancers aren't from an acute exposure, like from drinking a can of soda and feeling a pain the next day that eventually goes away, they're from chronic exposure.

If it was just one breast, my guess would be a delayed release acid reflux. But it could be both breasts if it was a referred pain, either from acid reflux or some kind of sensitivity to the cola manifesting as localized pain. For example, a late phase response to an allergen can produce a reaction up to 24 hours from ingestion of a substance.

However, since you are aware of your cancer history, it's true you might be particularly susceptible to carcinogenic transformation of cells. And as for cola, it is very likely there are a number of substances in cola that are bad for you either through processing, chemical, or caloric considerations (looking at High Fructose Corn Syrup here) or because they are carcinogens.

ZEEK

Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:20 PM

I didn't know boobs had magical powers. You know other than hypnosis abilities. What else can they do?

WAFFENMAC

Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:38 PM

Wow whats your cup size

BYTEMITE

Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:11 PM

The old board glitches out sometimes, not sure why. Try going here to respond:

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WISHIMAY

Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:28 PM

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Originally posted by BYTEMITE:
Well, probably not unless you actually developed cancer that was detected in the mammogram. If so, :( glad you're okay now. But cancer isn't an either or thing, if you have cancer pain, it's because you already have cancer and tumours and they're pressing on pain receptors and nerves. Also, you have to take into consideration carcinogenic toxicity and dose - most cancers aren't from an acute exposure, like from drinking a can of soda and feeling a pain the next day that eventually goes away, they're from chronic exposure.

If it was just one breast, my guess would be a delayed release acid reflux. But it could be both breasts if it was a referred pain, either from acid reflux or some kind of sensitivity to the cola manifesting as localized pain. For example, a late phase response to an allergen can produce a reaction up to 24 hours from ingestion of a substance.

Sorry if that sent you 3 notifications, I didn't realize anyone else had that problem. I keep thinking If I just re-send it I'll get lucky and not have to spend a half an hour re-organizing my thoughts *sigh*

Anyway to the point.... No, I'm not saying I've had cancer or that a few cokes caused anything like that (but they do know that just a couple cigs can cause cancer in some). My dad, who is terminal and has been unlucky enought to make it for the last two years, was part of a familial study and they were clear that my brother and I and(any children we may produce, he with his wife, and I with my husband!!! that work better for you?? rolls eyes...) our children are screwed...

All I'm saying is that I haven't had a single problem in the seven years since I stopped drinking darks (though GOD do I miss root beer) and I know how bad cokes are for you anyway, but I doubt most people would put them in the category of carcinogenic...I didn't know how dark food coloring is derived and I'm really surprised that its legal. They make billions in profit and can't figure out a more natural way???

FYI, it was both the girls, I almost never have acid reflux, and I'm not entirely ruling out an allergy, but I will never let my kid have a dark soda again...It's just not worth it...

WISHIMAY

Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:32 PM

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Originally posted by waffenmac:
Wow whats your cup size

You tell me yours, and I'll tell you mine

BYTEMITE

Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:59 PM

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Sorry if that sent you 3 notifications, I didn't realize anyone else had that problem. I keep thinking If I just re-send it I'll get lucky and not have to spend a half an hour re-organizing my thoughts *sigh*

No problem.

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was part of a familial study and they were clear that my brother and I and our children are screwed...

I think one of the words in this sentence may be off, but either way, I'm going to withhold tangential comment.

You got some risk factors, we all do, just not necessarily for cancer, some have heart disease, some have diabetes.

Keep yourself and the kids and your husband (I'm assuming) screened. Talk to your brother and his wife about regular screening as well. And it's a good idea you've proposed, to avoid additional risk factors in diet.

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though GOD do I miss root beer

Have you looked into local root beer microbrews? I can't imagine these have the same problem, I think the color may come from something else there. The colour in cola may have come from companies trying to imitate the natural colours of root beer.

However, a lot of natural root beers may have sassafras in them, which might be a concern for you here as well.

Sasparilla might be another option.

JEWELSTAITEFAN

Sunday, April 3, 2011 5:32 PM

The Sasparilla and other Sasafrass beverages sholdn't have the coloring, they should be naturally dark. I can't say for sure, though.

WISHIMAY

Monday, April 4, 2011 1:33 AM

Well, it's depressing, but I'll say it anyway...

My dad's got maybe days left, and he's sittin' there drinking Dr. Pepper still, always has, and I just can't help wondering.

Not that it matters now. What's poison to a dead man?

Cancer is a disgusting, hideous, outrageously stupid waste.

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