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Caffeine a No-No?
Fri, 07/21/2006 - 14:57The 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
Re: Re: Re: Caffeine a No-No?
Submitted by suebear on Thu, 2007-08-30 - 04:45
I haven't had coffee in awhile as it's been too hot to drink it. When I used to work long hours my normal habit was to drink coffee every morning for the first half of the day and it was usually at least 24 oz, the last half of the day was something like caffeine related such as a Mt Dew or Coca-Cola Regular to keep me going. Needless to say my work hours were on average 55 to 60 hrs a week. *grin* When I stopped working, I quit drinking coffee that much and the headaches came along. I still do have coffee but it isn't anywhere as severe. I'm not getting nasty headaches either. :) During that period, I never do recall having any problem with the seizures so I really cannot say if caffeine was causing a problem or not. I have been drinking Coke Zero and Green iced tea. I'm drinking water as well in moderation so there is a mix of liquid and my body doesn't get the feeling of dehydration. :) That's just what I'm noticing from my own experience.