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Lucky Charms Digestive Woes - Lucky Charms, Stamford Connecticut
3 years ago •reported by user-wjxy5728
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
For the last month or so I have been eating about 1/2 c of Lucky Charms dry every morning. I began to have diarrhea about once per day. Last week I woke up in the middle of the night with severe pain in my abdomen, so much so that I thought I was passing a stone. Since then, for a whole week I have had severe diarrhea- virtually water. Since I have been so nauseous I haven’t eaten much at all and have not had any of the cereal for that time. I had to take otc capsules to get some relief from the runs and for the last 24 hours have had some relief. Just today my husband heard a podcast about Lucky Charms and so I began researching it. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea
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If you look at the ingredients in Lucky Charms, you'll see TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE listed. What Is Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)? Trisodium phosphate, commonly called TSP, is a packaged, blended cleaning product consisting of 75 to 80 percent trisodium phosphate and 20 to 25 percent sodium carbonate. TSP usually comes in the form of an odorless dry powder that must be thoroughly mixed into hot water to form a mostly clear solution, though slightly cloudy. Applied with sponges or scrub brushes, TSP is an effective, heavy-duty cleaner for problem areas around the house that may be sooty, greasy, or dirty. Though bans on phosphates are in effect in many communities, TSP, where legal, is often favored by contractors and painters to ensure that the surface will be clean, dust-free, and able to take the paint. WHAT YOU CAN CLEAN WITH TSP: Walls, ceiling, trim, and other woodwork before painting Mold and mildew from decks House siding Soot on chimney mantels Greasy stains and unidentifiable stains Lead paint dust Beams or joists in crawlspace Mold in the home, before mold remediation Kitchen walls near cook areas before painting SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: TSP is toxic and can cause eye and skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed. TSP requires care when you work with it. Always use eye protection and waterproof gloves when handling or cleaning with TSP. Also wear full skin protection, including long sleeves and long pants. Safety precautions apply to both dry and mixed or diluted forms of TSP. TSP IS LINKED TO CANCER, KIDNEY DAMAGE, CALCIUM DEFICIENCY, AND OSTEOPOROSIS.