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Posted 11/5/2008 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
I realize that coffee is not exactly a health beverage but I do want to say
that it sure makes my Opiod medicine work a little better. I had two cups
this morning and felt better than usual.

Is it just me?

Pamela
Posted 11/5/2008 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's just you. LOL

I never had coffee had that effect on me. But who knows?? We are all different.

Lindaloo
Posted 11/6/2008 6:06 AM (GMT 0)
I dont know about the opiod part because I hardly ever drink coffee any more but I use to drink it along with Ibuprofen when I had very bad headaches.Also one of the OTC pain relievers has a added ingredient that helps it work faster and better(this is in there commercial)that Add ingredeient is caffein.
Posted 11/6/2008 7:47 AM (GMT 0)
Pamela,
I think there's been some interesting studies about caffeine of late, but I'm not that familiar with all the details. I believe in moderate amounts it can help with depression. (although too much definitely increases anxiety)

But as Mom9mom said, some OTC pain relievers contain caffeine. Excedrin and anacin are two examples, and I've had some horrible sinus headaches recently and the excedrin really helps, but I have to remember not to take later in the day because of the caffeine. So I'm thinking somehow the caffeine with the opiod may give some better pain relief.

PaLady
Posted 11/6/2008 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Pam,I agree with PAlady caffeine helps with headaches so it can very well help your pain meds work better. I hope you have a LPD.
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