Caffeine

[Guest guest]

I'm not a coffee drinker and never have been able to handle caffeine due to

hypoglycemia - but a lot of folks on here seem to use it to wean off their

coffee addictions. Note, however, that the author of ER4YT says we O's need

calming herbs - not stimulating ones. Perhaps for low energy low thyroids

are the culprit and I sent out an article not too long ago about the

flouride in green tea and how the flouride is bad for the thyroid. I

personally think you could find some better alternatives for giving you the

boost you need. Gingko biloba is good for helping with focus. Kava kava or

valerian root are good for calmatives. There are lots of formulas out there

with synergistic herbs too for calming. Good luck. Jeanie

> From: " Freeman " <cfreeman75@...>

>

> I too have been trying to give up coffee, but the key for me is to

> substitute it with something else. I make green tea in the coffee pot at

> home, but I find that I drink Decaf coffee all day long at work as a way

of

> focusing, or calming down after stress. I need to have the green tea

option

> also at work, but I worry about all the caffeine in green tea. Is it

really

> beneficial, or should I find a decaf green tea? Thanks

>

> (0) Florida

>

> >

[Guest guest]

Depends how sensitive you are to caffeine. We have organic caffeine free

green teas by me. Now that green tea is said to help combat cancer it's

practically a health food drink. Aikya

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Caffeine

> From: " Freeman " <cfreeman75@...>

>

> I too have been trying to give up coffee, but the key for me is to

> substitute it with something else. I make green tea in the coffee pot at

> home, but I find that I drink Decaf coffee all day long at work as a way

of

> focusing, or calming down after stress. I need to have the green tea

option

> also at work, but I worry about all the caffeine in green tea. Is it

really

> beneficial, or should I find a decaf green tea? Thanks

>

> (0) Florida

>

> >

[Guest guest]

--- Constance Dickson

<constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote:

> How bad is caffeine,

Dear Connie,

There is no doubt that caffeine is not good for

the liver, or kidneys, bladder, etc. But I don't

think the amount in a glass of tea, or even a few

glasses of tea, are going to cause what you are

talking about, although this is just my opinion.

There just is not that much caffeine in tea, unlike

coffee, and it doesn't sound like you are consuming it

on a frequent, regular basis.

Take care,

Claudine

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[Guest guest]

Hi Claudine,

I still ache there and swollen also. This has

happened before, maybe it is just my Liver trying to

make me aware of it......smile, Connie

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[Guest guest]

I drink a lot of coffee and noticed my heart palpitations and being very

excited due to caffeine.

I think we just have to be careful of our intake of caffeine because it

affects us differently since our bodies are smaller than someone of average

height.

I like to drink beer too and get that buzzy feeling even with just drinking

one.

Helen

[Guest guest]

Well ,

The same thing happens to me.I feel my heart trying to thump out of my chest,I

feel drugged on the outside and like someone stirred me on the inside with a

giant spoon.I feel anxious and snappy and fearful.Dale gives me _the eye_when I

order my diet coke,but it tastes so good,and refills are free!Will I ever learn?

I am laughing at my own stupidity as I am writing this-My doctor explained to

me that it is causing funky heart contractions(I think it is called

preventricular contractions)So,who would risk their health for a coffee,even a

good coffee?Duh.

Jill

Caffeine

Hi everyone,

OK, who else has this problem with caffeine? When I drink something that

is not decaffinated I look like I am literally having a seizure. Especially

the coffee you get at coffee shops..the kinds like Starbucks...I shake so bad

and my heart races. It also does that with really strong Ice Tea. I have now

resorted to drinking decaffinated Ice Tea, and if I go get coffee I have to

make sure its decaffinated. But I was just wondering if anyone else had this

side effect from Caffeine?

[Guest guest]

lilone9919@... wrote:

>

> OK, who else has this problem with caffeine? When I drink something that

> is not decaffinated I look like I am literally having a seizure. Especially

> the coffee you get at coffee shops..the kinds like Starbucks...I shake so bad

> and my heart races. It also does that with really strong Ice Tea. I have now

> resorted to drinking decaffinated Ice Tea, and if I go get coffee I have to

> make sure its decaffinated. But I was just wondering if anyone else had this

> side effect from Caffeine?

Before I started drinking coffee regularly, I was very sensitive to any

caffeine and had a similar reaction to yours to coffee or tea. Now that

I have a daily cup of coffee in the morning (I started when I was a

medical student and had to be up very early in the morning), I'm less

sensitive to the stimulatory effects although there is still a potent

effect on my bladder and bowels. :-)

Judy

[Guest guest]

Something else I noticed along these lines.... I had the same kind of

symptoms after drinking soda and lots of caffeine as the second person

who replied to this question. I tracked it (writing down on paper what

happened and when and what preceeded it) and discovered that I only

really had it after drinking the -carbonation-. I don't know how the

digestive tract is in me exactly, but when I was having the heart

fluctuation feelings, I was often able to burp and felt something

gurgle and the pressure, shortness of breath, and fast heartbeat...

would go a bit back to normal.

Certianly if your doctor has told you it's the caffeine, don't drink

it! But for me, I'm okay if I have a cup of coffee or tea in a day (i

try to limit myself to two just to be kind to myself, though I'm so bad

at that if it's ice tea in the summer), but if I have a caffeinated

soda or even a bubbly bottled water, I get all those symptoms very

quickly and severely.

Something to think about.

Jess

On Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:32:26 -0500, Judy B wrote:

>lilone9919@... wrote:

>>

>> OK, who else has this problem with caffeine? When I drink something that

>> is not decaffinated I look like I am literally having a seizure. Especially

>> the coffee you get at coffee shops..the kinds like Starbucks...I shake so bad

>> and my heart races. It also does that with really strong Ice Tea. I have now

>> resorted to drinking decaffinated Ice Tea, and if I go get coffee I have to

>> make sure its decaffinated. But I was just wondering if anyone else had this

>> side effect from Caffeine?

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[Guest guest]

>From: lilone9919@...

>brittlebones , dwarfism , oi@...,

> OIfriends , OItalk

>Subject: Caffeine

>Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:04:14 EDT

>

>Hi everyone,

>

> OK, who else has this problem with caffeine? When I drink something

>that

>is not decaffinated I look like I am literally having a seizure. Especially

>the coffee you get at coffee shops..the kinds like Starbucks...I shake so

>bad

>and my heart races. It also does that with really strong Ice Tea. I have

>now

>resorted to drinking decaffinated Ice Tea, and if I go get coffee I have to

>make sure its decaffinated. But I was just wondering if anyone else had

>this

>side effect from Caffeine?

>

>

I too have a sensitivity to caffeine. But I drink decaffinated coffee and

ice tea and I check ginger ale and root beer to make sure it is the decaf

brand, and I 'TRY' to not eat CHOCOLATE!

Sherry

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[Guest guest]

I came across this article on the effects of caffeine, and thought it

may help sought out some of the concerns from those of you who posted

re such:-

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2601/0002/2601000253/p1/article.jh

tml

or

http://www.findarticles.com and then type in the above article number.

I myself have found that I can only consume milk chocolate (in

moderation of course) and not semi-sweet chocolate, because of

reoccurring migraines. But at the same time, when I get a sweet

craving, I try to turn to fresh fruit instead. I've just recently

gone for MRI's of the cervix and brain, to help rule out other

possible causes, re the headaches. I won't know the results until

April 26.

The water issue is really a separate issue, but I know how important

those 6-8 glasses are day are and if you can go beyond that amount

and up it to 8-10 glasses, then the better off you'll find your

overall health to be! It won't cure 'everything' but it's a better

alternative, than consuming more than 2 cups of coffee/and or two

cans of carbonated beverages a day. Low-fat or skim milk is also

another healthier alternative, in addition to the H2o consumption.

Ann

[Guest guest]

Caffeine is one of my four food groups. Without it, I couldn't survive.

But, my wife has a problem with caffeine, it does accelerate her heart

rate. Her doctor said some people are overly sensitive to caffeine,

similar to an allergy. You should probably have your doctor do a

blood-workup for you.

-Bill Bradford

lilone9919@... wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> OK, who else has this problem with caffeine? When I drink

> something that

> is not decaffinated I look like I am literally having a seizure.

> Especially

> the coffee you get at coffee shops..the kinds like Starbucks...I shake

> so bad

> and my heart races. It also does that with really strong Ice Tea. I

> have now

> resorted to drinking decaffinated Ice Tea, and if I go get coffee I

> have to

> make sure its decaffinated. But I was just wondering if anyone else

> had this

> side effect from Caffeine?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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Since has to be so difficult in posting advertisements over

the fowarded web page article number..here it is:-

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/g2603/0002/2603000244/p1/article.jhtm

l?term=Caffeine+Effects

If that doesn't take you there, then do a search at the

www.findarticles.com page on Caffeine Effects.

[Guest guest]

Hi ??,

This is Dana, Caffiene is a dyeretic (spelling) and caffiene is hard on the

liver. So it is supposed to be a no no. Now, I have a problem giving up

caffiene but I did switch to tea. They say that is better for some reason.

When I was on treatment and even now, I dehydrate very easy. That is why they

say lots of water. I mix a little pedialyte with my water to make sure I

replenish my system. Dana

yclairedale wrote:I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran therapy last

week. I

like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

told me was alcoholic beverages.

[Guest guest]

Hi ??,

This is Dana, Caffiene is a dyeretic (spelling) and caffiene is hard on the

liver. So it is supposed to be a no no. Now, I have a problem giving up

caffiene but I did switch to tea. They say that is better for some reason.

When I was on treatment and even now, I dehydrate very easy. That is why they

say lots of water. I mix a little pedialyte with my water to make sure I

replenish my system. Dana

yclairedale wrote:I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran therapy last

week. I

like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

told me was alcoholic beverages.

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana. My stomach can't tolerate tea -- I'll probably just switch

to decaf. I must drink gallons of water every day. Whenever I feel

a headache coming on, I start drinking the water and it goes away.

At least that's working just fine in my second week of treatment.

I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran

therapy last week. I

> like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

> this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

> told me was alcoholic beverages.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dana. My stomach can't tolerate tea -- I'll probably just switch

to decaf. I must drink gallons of water every day. Whenever I feel

a headache coming on, I start drinking the water and it goes away.

At least that's working just fine in my second week of treatment.

I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran

therapy last week. I

> like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

> this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

> told me was alcoholic beverages.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

my in charge nurse told me that for every cup of coffee I drink --drink

another glass of water-- I did switch to half and half now that I can get it

roasted-- I cant stand decaf

CAROL

[Guest guest]

my in charge nurse told me that for every cup of coffee I drink --drink

another glass of water-- I did switch to half and half now that I can get it

roasted-- I cant stand decaf

CAROL

[Guest guest]

peg made me very hyper to begin with so i just about quit caffeine. statred

drinking herbal teas instead. had to start taking sleeping meds, too cuz of the

hyper feeloings

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0 Tobi Hale, MSW

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(/)_. It ain't my revolution if it ain't accessible!

Drop Bush - Not Bombs!

Caffeine

I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran therapy last week. I

like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

told me was alcoholic beverages.

[Guest guest]

peg made me very hyper to begin with so i just about quit caffeine. statred

drinking herbal teas instead. had to start taking sleeping meds, too cuz of the

hyper feeloings

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<*>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

0 Tobi Hale, MSW

l_

(/)_. It ain't my revolution if it ain't accessible!

Drop Bush - Not Bombs!

Caffeine

I just started the peg-interferon ribaviran therapy last week. I

like to drink coffee with some caffeine. Does anyone know whether

this will interfere with the therapy? The only " don't " my doctor

told me was alcoholic beverages.

[Guest guest]

Don't know if it affects blood test results but did you know that it is

highly addictive? The sweetner used is not good for anyone, let alone

a hypo sufferer. My advice would be to stop drinking it altogether and

find a healthier drink.

> Hello there,

>

> Can anyone tell me if drinking too much diet coke which obviously

> contains caffeine can affect TSH tests etc?

>

[Guest guest]

I have no idea about the blood tests but Diet coke is not good. There

is the evil aspartame in it, caffeine and phenylalanine (not sure how

to spell that) the stuff I could not spell is good for some people and

bad for others, not sure whether for us or not.

My policy is prior to finding out about something 'If in doubt leave

it out' lol.

Lotsa luv

Dawnx

[Guest guest]

And one of the worst things for hypoT's is that aspartame adds on weight.

Lilian

Re: Caffeine

I have no idea about the blood tests but Diet coke is not good. Thereis the evil aspartame in it,

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome,

By staying around here, asking questions and studying the files, you

will find out alot about your thyroid and become empowered in your

journey to regain your health.

You have already learnt that diet 'anything' is not good for anyone,

better to have full strength coke. Heres another: 'soy' - look out

for soy in packets of stuff as well. Soy blocks absorption of thyroid

hormone. Just by eliminating Aspartane and soy from your life you will

get great benefits.

You are no longer trying to work this out all on your own, no doubt

with some brain fog thrown in...........there is experience and

knowledge in this forum with people who have more knowledge about

thyroid than most GP's and Endo's - should you have a 'curly' question

there is access to true authorities on thyroid.

jenny freeman

>

> Hello there,

>

> Can anyone tell me if drinking too much diet coke which obviously

> contains caffeine can affect TSH tests etc?

> d

>

> thanks xx

>

[Guest guest]

Lilian, does it only affect hypoTs in that way or does it do that to

everyone?

Tracey

>

> And one of the worst things for hypoT's is that aspartame adds on

weight.

>

> Lilian

> Re: Caffeine

>

>

> I have no idea about the blood tests but Diet coke is not good.

There

> is the evil aspartame in it,