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Posted 12/5/2008 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
I am highly intolerant of caffeine. it sets the wheels in motion for AP. i was just wondering if im the only one? i cant have tea, coffee, coke, pepsi, ice tea or dark chocolate. it sets my heart out of rythm and gives me severe palpitations. its put me in hospital, hooked up to and EKG on more than one occasion.

so as i write this, im sipping my Decaff chai tea. since i cant have caffeine, i go herbal instead.

i also cant have guarana or ginseng, even natural stimulants like that make me very ill, and bring on waves of anxiety with heart beating irregularly.

anyone else?

Maz XX

Posted 12/5/2008 8:24 PM (GMT 0)

hey Luc, im 28 and would you believe i have NEVER even tried red bull? my friends drink it constantly, as do my students, but ive steered well clear of it. im just far too sensitive to natural stimulants- or all stimulants for that matter.

take care my friend,

Maz XX

Posted 12/5/2008 9:58 PM (GMT 0)

im proud of you!   yeah   thats so refreshing to hear. and you're right about the addictive personality- best just to avoid it. i was never much of a huge drinker, but i havent touched alcohol since i was 21. not a drop. its just not worth it, especially if you are on meds, and its a depressant, alcohol makes you feel worse in the long run. you sound like you totally know what you are doing. i only drank out of peer pressure, and also to impress my much older boyfriend (back when i was 17). i dont even like the stuff. i have had addictions to other things, but im doing better now.

Take care, stay strong, Maz XX

Posted 12/5/2008 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Guys,

Well I don't smoke, I don't do any rereational drugs, I don't drink

 except my Diet Coke, leaded.  It may not be good for me but if I have to give everything up I might as well be sitting in a rocking chair at the Home........ devil

Kitt

Posted 12/6/2008 12:11 AM (GMT 0)

Caffienne = stimulation to the central nervous system..who wants that??!!

I gave up coffee and all stimulants about 10? months ago and although I miss my morning coffee I am so much better for it. Every so often my brain takes leave of absence and I get a coffee after a bout of insomnia..and I suffer all day from shaking, jitters and very high anxiety...

I would reccomend anyone with A/P give it the big heave ho. De-caf ain't that bad..honest!

Meg

Posted 12/6/2008 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice Megs. For most people, moderate doses of caffeine — 200 to 300 milligrams (mg), or about two to three cups of brewed coffee a day — aren't harmful.

I drink 3 cans of diet coke per day, 46mg/ per 12 ounce can  which equals 138 mg.

I don't drink caffeine coffee in a restaurant but only decaf so at my age, I will continue to enjoy my diet cokes.

My hubby drinks decaf Diet Coke and sometimes I will have an extra can and go to the decaf.

That's my story and I am sticking to it............. smhair

Hugs

Kitt

Posted 12/6/2008 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
NOPE
Not only one hun
Have to literally peel me off the walls if I have a coffee...........

I shake ratle N roll with just one cup

Yet Ginger ale dont bother me at all ........GO figure

Luvs
LYN

,,,,,,,Do not have an allergy hun but sure have a rush from the coffee nono

Posted 12/6/2008 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
i drink the caffeine free coke and pepsi- i never ever ever touch caffeine, it ends up with me in hospital with a wonky heart.

Posted 12/6/2008 4:20 AM (GMT 0)

Wowsers.

If I even try to drink cola I might as well punch myself in the stomach.. shocked shocked pre-empt the agony. I have a wise friend who told me if you can't pronounce it..don't digest it. Stay natural!! Now my friends who can have caffienne..Kitt's right..moderation. Enjoy with a smile smilewinkgrin

Meg

Posted 12/6/2008 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem though not to the point of going to the hospital. Beware of pseudonephrine it makes you feel caffeinated.
Posted 12/6/2008 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
I gave up caffeine also :) It is just to much stimulation for me :) I am like Lyn although, and can dring ginger ale with no problem. . . Maybe it is the relaxation from the ginger? Who knows lol :)
Posted Yesterday 4:49 AM (GMT 0)

Fitzy, i am highly allergic to pseudoephedrine. but thanks for the heads up! its a nasty feeling, thats for sure.

Maz XX

Posted Yesterday 5:18 AM (GMT 0)

Maz,

I cave...I have chocolate...!!! turn I take it with enough joy to counteract the anxiety.... turn

Sista meg

Posted Yesterday 6:48 AM (GMT 0)
Ginger ale does not have caffeine in it.
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