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Everything I have read on fibro says to stay away from caffeine. And i was a total caffeine junkie. I have cut it back to 2 cups of coffee am...made with 1 scoop regular coffee and 1 scoop decaf....I know you can buy it that way but my way is cheaper lol....

Lol ok I kn right but I dnt do coffee but them sodas lol. Gotta do water more which I hate. Thanks

Caffeine Agitates me SO bad...I was a Heavy Coffee/Soda Drinker Forever..

Then Like Someone Flipped a Switch..I would Feel Highly Agitated, Off Center, Just Generally WHACKED Out.

I Think 1 Or 2 a Day, Spaced apart perhaps would be OK..

Same with Alcohol..I Just CANNOT Dtink Any of It..I used to Like to have a Glass of Wine, lay in a bath, candles, Soft Music, the Works..One Glass of Wine and I Am Completely Out of it Now..

No problems with caffeine here and alcohol actually helps my pain.

Just another example of how we're all different and it's impossible to make broad generalizations about pretty much anything with us!

I quit drinking caffeine 11/2 years ago and see a lot of improvement. Especially with IBS, as the acid from the coffee and tea readied me out. For me, I have to go cold turkey, not even green tea, or I will be back in Starbucks... Caffeine will also deplete your vitamins because it is a diuretic.
God luck!
Jon

Not sure that I could wake up and get moving wthout coffee, never thought that it could be making things worse... Hmm. I do notice however that I can no longer tolerate sugar, it definatly makes me feel worse. Without qusestion eating very healthy, organic eating, no sugar, all whole grain, no refined sugar or flour, fruts, vegatables and a high quality vitamin has definitlty made a diifference for me, no question about it.

Plus the soda carbonation is extremely bad.

I don't drink any soda's, but once in a while I'll have coffee. Mostly the ice blends

I have become overly sensitve to caffeine. Makes me aggitated and jittery, and restless, even just 2 cups of coffee or even 1 cup sometimes, so I think that would make my pain worse. Witn my stomach issues I have no business drinking coffee anyway. I have not had any pop,for years -the carbonation kills my stomach, . I drink a green tea when I get up for the day that has a minor amount of caffeine in it, 1 or 2 cups daily. Otherwise, I drink water- always drinking water- water is good for you. You get use to water after awhile. I like it cold with ice in it the most.

Also, coffee effects the adrenals this contributes to fatigue. The coffee is tapping into the adrenaline, that is why you feel the energy boost. Once you have kicked the habit, there won't be a need to stimulate, as the body will naturally compinsate. I very rarely feel that I need stimulants anymore, of course the B12/ glutithyone shots help with the energy levels.

Agree with Peace to hard to generalize when comes to these things.

Some people might be more sensitive to caffine or other types of things then others.

Only thing U can do is try to limit it and see if you feel better.

take care
gentle hugs to all

Thanks everyone very helpful , I can't do coffee neither as someone stated cause ofy acid reflux but I really gotta find out what foods and other rthings to stay away from.Thanks

I haven't had reg coffee for years now. I have a cup or two of decaf about times a week. I really don't drink soda either. I will have a soda once every few months. I'm not sure if it helps but I no longer have those coffee hangovers. The truth is I don't miss it at all.

Well I think a diet that incorporates whole foods, low carb, lots of fresh veggies. Stay ways form sugar, breads refined carbs, this will help your condition, and give you more stable energy levels, may help reduce the pain some. Try not to eat empty calories, but ones full of vitamins and minerals.
Hope it helps!
Jon

For me it's the sugar (or corn syrup) in soda and diet (except Diet Rite with Splenda) soda with aspartame is an absolute guarantee that I'll have more pain than usual. I stay away from it!