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Posted 6/10/2013 3:59 AM (GMT 0)
How does everybody handle coffe with UC? I feel like I can drink a Starbucks macchiato with no problems but straight coffee with cream and sugar kills me, gas and stomach cramps
Posted 6/10/2013 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
I can't drink coffee in the morning, it usually gives me lots of gas and stomach cramps. It's okay later in the day, though.

It also depends where I drink it from. Starbucks is usually no problem for me though I don't usually get just coffee, but every drink from Tim Hortons gives stomach cramps. I've tried their hot chocolate numerous times and every time I get cramps, I don't understand why because Starbucks is fine and they use milk while Tim Hortons just uses water. Sadly, in Canada there are more Tim Hortons then Starbucks.
Posted 6/10/2013 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
I have mostly stopped drinking coffee. Caffeine after 3 or 4pm keeps me awake, but caffeine (especially coffee) any time in the morning makes my UC worse.
Posted 6/10/2013 6:33 AM (GMT 0)
I buy low acid coffee and I only have a couple small cups and I am ok I think
Posted 6/10/2013 6:35 AM (GMT 0)
Starbucks coffee makes my gut quiver, even the smell makes me nauseated. I've only had it once...absolutely never again.
Any coffee that's dark roast and that starbucks smell has me nauseated.

Tims regular coffee sucks, but the decaf is OK.  And interestingly, much better in a paper cup.

Robins coffee is good.

I make my own at home half decaf half regular French vanilla (Safeway beans) in a percolator.
I drink about 6 - 8 cups a day.

I rarely consume mixed coffees such as mochachinos and ilk.
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Posted 6/10/2013 11:20 AM (GMT 0)
I have one 8 - 10 oz cup of coffee every morning at home. I either drink it black or with one tsp of coconut oil in it.
Posted 6/10/2013 12:32 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a coffee-holic....I love coffee, 2 creams and one sugar. I'm not a fan of flavored or cold coffees except Chai Latte (mmmm). Coffee makes me go in the mornings and that's good for me because I get occasional bouts of C. Sometimes my gut gets cramps and sometimes not. But I have already given up so many things that I love to eat and drink that I refuse to give up my coffee! Lol
Posted 6/10/2013 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
I have a cup of coffee (with sugar) every morning -- it doesn't cause any problems. Are you using real cream, AzBoxer?
Posted 6/10/2013 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
I drink a couple daily cups of tea. Caffeine can make uc symptoms worse while you are flaring badly, however, if things are mostly under control than you are likely going to be fine with it.
Posted 6/10/2013 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
do yourself a favor, if you have UC, don't drink coffee, period!
Posted 6/10/2013 2:12 PM (GMT 0)

beatUC said...
do yourself a favor, if you have UC, don't drink coffee, period!


I think one just needs to live and enjoy their life, and not let uc take everything that we love away from our lives. How much do we need to sacrifice in order to keep the evil uc beast at bay? No gluten, no dairy, no grains, no carbs, no booze, no caffeine, might as well just join a convent or something tongue

I will have my uc and enjoy those things too.
Posted 6/10/2013 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ditto iPoop. Besides, four years of remission, with a cup of coffee every single morning (and a few extra cups thrown in here and there) make a pretty definitive case that coffee isn't problematic for me.
Posted 6/10/2013 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah i read that the coffee wasn't good for my damaged avili in my intestines, but I only found 1 source stating that, most of the things I read was that coffee was a strong antioxidant as well and sometimes I Starbucks clears my head up from some of the headaches and fatigue I usually get
Posted 6/10/2013 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
I use a strategic cup of coffee in the morning to get the bowels moving so that I can then safely leave the house knowing I shouldn't have too much urgency. Leaving the house without a bowel movement is a very risky business.

I'd never drink one if I was in a position where it was tricky to find a toilet (or I might have to wait for one).
Posted 6/10/2013 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried the no drinking coffee gig....didn't make a difference. I have tried almost every diet known to man to help with my UC. At one point it felt like I was living on air! I tried no raw fruits and veggies...my result of doing so? Diverticular disease. Nope, I will stick with my coffee and enjoy my life thanks. Of course I still have to limit or avoid certain foods now, not because of my UC but because of my DD.
Posted 6/10/2013 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
I find I tolerate coffee quite well, I drink it daily infact. It helps me have a BM in the morning and I am usually good for the day after that. Mmmm starbucks dark roast.
Posted 6/10/2013 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
love coffee, drink it lots, every day BUT low acid coffee, not the cheap canned crap. I use it to compensate for 17 years of anemia. ALso tried all diets like Red_34, raw cabbage is a no-no and I am lactose intolerant and fried foods kill me...coffee is rich in antioxidants :-) Diets never made a difference....also tried diets to test for food allergies....no difference.

I did not search the forum to see if others posted about RePOOPulate =gotta luv the name!

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2013/01/therapeutic-poop-goes-synthetic/
Posted 6/10/2013 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
"Sadly, in Canada there are more Tim Hortons then Starbucks."

I have never heard anything more offensive.

I'm currently flaring and have cut out caffeine entirely. I was never a coffee drinker - I do enjoy the odd chai latte - but mainly an appreciator of Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea. As someone relatively tea dependent prior to all of this, I got my hands on some decaf and couldn't have been happier. During my remission from end of last summer towards the end of this winter, I was back on the caffeinated tea wagon and experienced no issues as a result.
Posted 6/10/2013 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
My GI suggested to avoid coffee because it stimulates the intestines too much.

Lately I get nauseous when I have to drink coffee. I want to drink it because I'm tired. I drink black tea instead when my tummy absolutely doesn't want it. No sugar, no milk. Coffee I cannot drink straight I have to put in some milk/milk powder and sugar.
Posted 6/10/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
No problem with coffee. That I know of.
Posted 6/10/2013 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Coffee was only a problem for me when I was at my worst and had leaky gut issues. Ive been so glad to have it back. I use coconut creamer and xylitol.

Recently devil's claw has been increasing my stomach acid so much I cant take it then drink a cup of coffee or the amount of acid is just too much.
Posted 6/10/2013 10:30 PM (GMT 0)

9joe5 said...
"Sadly, in Canada there are more Tim Hortons then Starbucks."

I have never heard anything more offensive.

I'm currently flaring and have cut out caffeine entirely. I was never a coffee drinker - I do enjoy the odd chai latte - but mainly an appreciator of Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea. As someone relatively tea dependent prior to all of this, I got my hands on some decaf and couldn't have been happier. During my remission from end of last summer towards the end of this winter, I was back on the caffeinated tea wagon and experienced no issues as a result.

Haha, I don't like Tim Hortons coffee. I used to work there and after a year of drinking nothing but watered down coffee I can't anymore.
Posted 6/11/2013 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
I'm with Red.....I've given up enough, thank you.

As with everything, I try to not overdo it.  I try to just do 2 cups.  I always learned that for every caffeine, you should drink 1 water.  I try to do that also.

I WILL look into acid free coffee though.  Interesting.

I LOVE this forum....so very, very, very helpful.  Thank you!

Posted 6/11/2013 1:11 PM (GMT 0)

MilkyChocoxD said...

9joe5 said...
"Sadly, in Canada there are more Tim Hortons then Starbucks."

I have never heard anything more offensive.

I'm currently flaring and have cut out caffeine entirely. I was never a coffee drinker - I do enjoy the odd chai latte - but mainly an appreciator of Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea. As someone relatively tea dependent prior to all of this, I got my hands on some decaf and couldn't have been happier. During my remission from end of last summer towards the end of this winter, I was back on the caffeinated tea wagon and experienced no issues as a result.

Haha, I don't like Tim Hortons coffee. I used to work there and after a year of drinking nothing but watered down coffee I can't anymore.

 

I knew it! haha

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