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Posted 4/15/2009 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Do you find that caffeine free coffee is better for colitis, or is it just as bad as the real stuff?
Posted 4/15/2009 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I have cut out almost all caffeine and that seems to help somewhat. I would think that caffeine free would be a better option.
Posted 4/15/2009 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
If it doesn't bother you continue to drink it. When I was moderately to severely ill I found it to increase my motility which I was trying to decrease. I think it was also an irritant. However, when I was mildly to moderately ill I could tolerate it just fine. During the times I could not tolerate it I would drink Inka (grain based instant hot beverage) or the other similar chicory or grain based drinks. You can find them at health food stores. I found them to be robust like coffee but without the negative effects.

Sue
Posted 4/15/2009 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
I've heard that regular store bought decaff has a little caffeine in it but not near the amount that caffeinated does, I prefer decaff, I don't like how caffeinated makes me feel and it gives me trouble with sleep so that's the main reason I avoid it...I'm not an everyday coffee drinker though, just once in a blue moon.

:)
Posted 4/15/2009 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have found that the coffee bean itself bothers me - caffeine or no caffeine. I gave up all caffeine in my diet.
Posted 4/15/2009 9:09 PM (GMT 0)

geminisunset said...
I have found that the coffee bean itself bothers me - caffeine or no caffeine. I gave up all caffeine in my diet.

Me too. I found that caffinated coffee sent me running to the bathroom and sodas made me jittery. giving it up has helpded my urgency symptoms and anxiety.
Posted 4/15/2009 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
I only drink decaf. I find that it does bother my colon; so I try not to drink it very often.
Posted 4/16/2009 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
I used to be a 3 cup a day (caffeine) kinda guy.  When my sypmtoms started, I quit coffee right out of my diet.  I now dont even have any caffeine; which kind of stinks becasue I love Diet Coke!!

Posted 4/18/2009 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
My colon rejects caffeine, also carbonated anything. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently recovering from flare in sigmoid colon)
Posted 4/18/2009 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
I avoid caffeine because of the increased motility and the jitters it can give me. I love a decaf caramel latte and chocolate so I haven't been able to cut out all caffeine.

Carbonation is also a no-no for me during a flare. I try to avoid it in general, but an occasional soda tastes SO good.
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