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Posted 10/20/2011 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
With my anxiety and insomnia, I had stopped drinking regular coffee years ago. Recently though, I've been hearing so many things about the benefits of coffee....

1. Great antioxidant
2. Women who consume two cups of coffee per day show less depression
3. Help "move things along" if you know what I mean.
4. People who drink coffee show less risk of alzheimers..

There is more but that is all I can think of at the moment.

So, for the last few weeks, I've been having 1-2 cups of regular coffee every morning. I must say that I love it!!!

I was wondering though...should I be doing this? I've heard that us lymies should not drink coffee. Must we have everything taken from us??!!
Posted 10/20/2011 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
I drink 1 1/2 cups in the morning. I am not giving it up!
Posted 10/20/2011 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
I drink a couple cups a day.

It just makes me feel better. That counts, doesn't it?
Posted 10/20/2011 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
I think if the caffeine doesn't bother you, go for it.  I believe we are told not to drink it because of the problems with sleep, anxiety and heart palpitations that lyme can cause.  I still cannot touch any caffeine so it's not worth it for me. 
Posted 10/20/2011 5:18 PM (GMT 0)

springsjean said...
I think if the caffeine doesn't bother you, go with it.

I fully agree. I don't drink it on a regular basis and only really had it a couple of times. However, for me it prevents/stops my twitching which can get really bad.

I think this pretty much applies to anything. It's personal preference. For example, some of you guys are on antidepressants and they help (that's great by the way). Personally, I can't take them because I start to go borderline mental.
Posted 10/20/2011 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
   

    I am on Geodon, which to my understanding is a mood stabalizer. I too have bad reactions from antidepressants. I speed from them and therefore never sleep. Also, I hear music that isn't really there. The last time I tried one......it was "Kiss', "I wanna rock and roll"! Not cool if you are trying to sleep and have never ever been a Kiss fan! Someone told me that was OCD. Never before the drugs.

Posted 10/20/2011 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
My new LLMD says 3-4 days a week of having a caffeinated beverage is okay as long as it's not sugary sodas/energy drinks. I believe her because that's what I want to hear ;) I try to save mine for the weekend as a treat.
Posted 10/20/2011 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
I can't bear the migraines if I don't have the caffeine daily! believe me -no one wants to be around me then!!! devil


My Acu doc told me to switch to 1/2 caff coffee because my adrenals were pretty much shot- so if you have adrenals in crisis, I would heavily suggest at least switch to the 1/2 caff stuff.
Posted 10/21/2011 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
I won't give up my coffee! Love it!!
My first LLMD told me to go ahead and drink it. He says don't listen to all the negatives about it, it won't hurt you-matter of fact it has benefits"

I still drink it but I also added DANDY BLEND. I have no vested interest in it.
but it is a wonderful product!
If you google it, there is a ton of health benefits to dandelion. It is a natural diuretic and helps keep blood thin. I like it also because I can cut down on my coffee because this tastes just like it!! AND if I do skip my regular caffeine coffee, I get no headaches or withdrawal symptoms. It's true.

Since you make it just like instant coffee, it is great because I can drink a cup directly before bed without keeping me up all night!
just sayin!! lol
Posted 10/21/2011 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for the tip, scorp10!
Posted 10/21/2011 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
Here's a funny thing. I recently cannot stand the taste of coffee. I mean I've been drinking it every day and regularly for the past 3 years. All of a sudden it's disgusting to me. So now I am drinking Tetley's British Blend tea, which is like nectar from the gods and still has the necessary caffeine for me to function.
Posted 10/21/2011 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
I think as far as Lyme it helps to avoid caffeine to prevent certain symptoms, but I don't think it's bad for the infection or our health...

I'm allergic to coffee (one of those food allergies that I tested positive for but don't notice any symptoms) and I still havent given up my 2 cups per day. Although soon enough that's something else I'll have to sacrifice to Lyme...
Posted 10/21/2011 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! Thanks everyone. I'm sitting here right now having a cup of coffee and NOT feeling guilty about it!!! He He
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