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Posted 4/10/2011 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
I know I cant drink anything with caffeine but my question is, will caffeine pills also have the same negative effects?

Im a college student and sometimes I stay up late at night doing school work and have to wake up at 7am. I wish I can drink coffee or take something to wake me up but there seems to be nothing. I end up feeling like crap during class

Post Edited (Ernee) : 4/10/2011 12:13:59 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/10/2011 8:16 AM (GMT 0)
yes they do.

you might try other kind of suplements, like Vitamax pils (if they are available to you - for me they work good), or maybe gingseng.

good luck, i know it's hard for you, especialy when you need your energy for school.

i am sure other members of this forum can also provide you with better answers.
Posted 4/10/2011 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I drink coffee. Stopping didn't seem to have any effect.
Posted 4/10/2011 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
I have been drinking a little bit of coffee lately. I don't notice any negative effects so far. It is all very individual. I don't think coffee is bad for everyone with UC.
Posted 4/10/2011 7:00 PM (GMT 0)

Ernee said...
I know I cant drink anything with caffeine but my question is, will caffeine pills also have the same negative effects?

Im a college student and sometimes I stay up late at night doing school work and have to wake up at 7am. I wish I can drink coffee or take something to wake me up but there seems to be nothing. I end up feeling like crap during class

Skip the caffeine.

I made it through school with a 3.9 GPA and a baby to boot. Having a baby taught me to take advantage of every moment I got. As a result, I found that I got my school work done early, in plenty of time to recheck it. I also got plenty of sleep before exams.
Posted 4/10/2011 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
"I know I cant drink anything with caffeine.." Why not?

200-300mg a day is okay. Caffeine in that range has many benefits. Not late in the day mind you but in the AM.

what "negative effects" are you talking about?
Posted 4/11/2011 12:02 AM (GMT 0)

archiestyles said...
"I know I cant drink anything with caffeine.." Why not?

200-300mg a day is okay. Caffeine in that range has many benefits. Not late in the day mind you but in the AM.

what "negative effects" are you talking about?

I usually have to go to the bathroom after drinking coffee and my GI said I should'nt consume it
Posted 4/11/2011 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
Caffeine can dehydrate you. Remember, not sleeping is a stressor which can exacerbate your UC.
Posted 4/11/2011 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
Have a cup every morning with no ill side effects. I don't care how bad it might make me flare , i need my morning joe ! tongue
Posted 4/11/2011 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Coffee has different effects I never had an issue with it but when I would flare really bad I would normally get off of it just because it does make you go a little more often. Don't know why your GI would reccommend you don't drink it, perhaps some vitamin B and B-12 supplements would be effective. There are also lots of other natural supplements that could be effective in helping you wake up.
Posted 4/11/2011 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't know any better when I had my first flare and I never quit drinking coffee. But I only drink 1 cup a day.
Posted 4/11/2011 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm flaring I cut down to one cup a day, otherwise I drink 2 to 3.

My doctor told me to quit when I was diagnosed, also. I did cut out all soda, as was suggested, but I felt I wanted that single cup of coffee in the morning to feel somewhat "normal."
Posted 4/11/2011 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
coffee won't make you flare, but if you're that reactive to the stimulating effects of it, I would say you are probably flaring and that the inflammation isn't being dealt with.

But, one cannot live/exist on caffeine drinks or function properly if food intake and stress levels are totally out of whack.

Are you on any meds for UC?

The other thing....IBS...the gut (little brain) reacts to stress/distress/poor eating habits, etc. It's following suit.

q
Posted 4/11/2011 7:35 PM (GMT 0)

coffee and black tea have bad effects on me when i am flaring.

however, I have had good luck with green tea, which has caffeine in it, no adverse effects and i still get my caffiene. 

Posted 4/14/2011 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
You could maybe try black tea or pepsi/coke. It may give you a little energy boost, if you have not drank caffeine in some time. Works for me! Hope this helps.
Posted 4/14/2011 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
I am with the camp that I really like my morning cup of Joe.  It perks me up and gets me going, God I sound like a Folgers commercial.  My body definitely reacts to coffee.  It sometimes gives my body a little nudge to go #2.  I mean that in a good way.  I eat a lot of fiber and drink tons of water but I can easily go 1-2 days before I need to go #2.  Often that morning cup will just let my bowl know to go.  I guess it helps regulate things.  But everyone is different. 

MyUC

Posted 4/15/2011 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
I drink enough coffee for any four normal people almost every day. No ill effects at all, that I can see. My GI did not tell me to follow any particular diet or avoid any items. He said probiotics or yogurt might be good for gut flora.
Posted 4/15/2011 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
I take a 100mg Caffeine pill in the AM every day but it causes 1-3 BM immediately afterwards. I wish I could stop but am addicted. get headache if I don't. Today I did 1/2 a pill and feel just as good. If I do ANY caffeine I will usually have a BM soon after..green tea, iced tea, etc...

What are Vitamax Pills? I did a google search and it mentioned Penis enlargement, pretty sure that's not what looking for :-)
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