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Caffeine a No-No?

Fri, 07/21/2006 - 14:57

Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Adults

The more I ask folks with "E" about their reactions to caffeine (in far more foods than coffee and tea), the more I realize I'm not alone. For as great as a cup of that brown stuff tastes, it sure can screw up my neuro system. Indeed, in most cases when I have a seizure or get "auras" -- I've had coffee, or an extensive amount of it. Oh, maybe that wake-me-up cup in the morning isn't that bad, but those pleasure-filled cups can become addictive, can't they? Let's hear how you and Starbucks get along! --George

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Re: Caffeine a No-No?

Submitted by ValNewLife on Sat, 2008-07-12 - 15:58

My son has a complex partial after just one pop/soda. He also has one after having anything with Aspartame.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Have a great day! ~Val~

My son has a complex partial after just one pop/soda. He also has one after having anything with Aspartame.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Have a great day! ~Val~

Re: Caffeine a No-No?

Submitted by plopdan on Fri, 2008-08-08 - 04:32

Caffeine being a stimulant I suppose can cause szs, Tea usually has more caffeine in it than coffee so those who are sensitive to coffee will more like as not be sensitive to Tea as well.

I personally have mixed and matched my drinks and food to try and isolate a trigger in them for me but thus far nothing.

Is it still hot and Humid in NYC Early (ploppy)

Caffeine being a stimulant I suppose can cause szs, Tea usually has more caffeine in it than coffee so those who are sensitive to coffee will more like as not be sensitive to Tea as well.

I personally have mixed and matched my drinks and food to try and isolate a trigger in them for me but thus far nothing.

Is it still hot and Humid in NYC Early (ploppy)

Re: Caffeine a No-No?

Submitted by bookbabe on Sat, 2008-07-12 - 22:13

I feel really wierd anytime I have anything with aspartame. It makes me sort of anxious, and I start feeling wierd sensations going up my spine (nervous system). I know that sounds crazy, but it happens every time - even if I don't know till later that the drink or food has aspartame in it. Anyone else ever feel strange with nutrasweet?

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