Coffee (caffeine)

[MargaretR]

You may recall that I reported here a few years back that I had a sleep disorder, whereby I had an 'overwhelming urge to sleep' after every few hours of being awake.

At that time my doc's recommendation was 'Drink lots of coffee' - well I did, but it wasn't good advice.

I became a coffee connoiseur and have three different kitchen gadgets for making it.
I came to realise that I was a caffeine addict, when I decided that the three mugs full of cafetiere brew were my main reason for getting out of bed in a morning.

As an old biddy of 70, I found that I was experiencing 'urge to frequently micturate' which is far worse than 'urge to frequently sleep'.

Rather than accept the signs that urinary incontinence was pending, I began to explore its causes and cures, and lo and behold, a cause is my beloved caffeine !

I am undertaking a caffeine (coffee) withdrawl - it isn't pleasant. - a bit like flu with a hangover headache combined. I can see that I will need to wean myself off it gradually.

I am having decaff ground coffee delivered tomorrow, which I will mix with my 'full strength' coffee- gradually reducing the caffeine in the mix.

It is interesting to note that yesterday when I drank nothing but water I didn't have any 'mad dashes to the loo'.

So despite any likely jibes about me being a pee artist and such like, I offer this experience as helpful to anyone with 'urinary old age problems'.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

You may recall that I reported here a few years back that I had a sleep disorder, whereby I had an 'overwhelming urge to sleep' after every few hours of being awake.

At that time my doc's recommendation was 'Drink lots of coffee' - well I did, but it wasn't good advice.

I became a coffee connoisseur and have three different kitchen gadgets for making it.
I came to realise that I was a caffeine addict, when I decided that the three mugs full of cafetiere brew were my main reason for getting out of bed in a morning.

As an old biddy of 70, I found that I was experiencing 'urge to frequently micturate' which is far worse than 'urge to frequently sleep'.

Rather than accept the signs that urinary incontinence was pending, I began to explore its causes and cures, and lo and behold, a cause is my beloved caffeine !

I am undertaking a caffeine (coffee) withdrawal - it isn't pleasant. - a bit like flu with a hangover headache combined. I can see that I will need to wean myself off it gradually.

I am having decaff ground coffee delivered tomorrow, which I will mix with my 'full strength' coffee- gradually reducing the caffeine in the mix.

It is interesting to note that yesterday when I drank nothing but water I didn't have any 'mad dashes to the loo'.

So despite any likely jibes about me being a pee artist and such like, I offer this experience as helpful to anyone with 'urinary old age problems'.

To be honest Margaret I find that very interesting, I used to drink nothing but coffee, in fact I doubt if there was a tea bag in the house, when I was diagnosed with heart problems during my last stay in hospital they told me to cut out the coffee, which I have done, I just have three brews a day a cuppa tea with my meals, but I have to drink a lot of fluids because of water retention so I drink some fresh orange and plenty of water. My only problem is I'm on water tablets too so I cant really judge whether its affected my overall urinary problems, but I ain't been taken short yet, although I haven't far to go to the loo these days

[flashy]

All my friends know that I'm not supposed to drink coffee, it sends me into space, I drink about 3 cups a day then decaf after 5 if I feel the need for a brew

[MargaretR]

Tea has caffeine too, but about half as much

"CAFFEINE PER 6-OZ. CUP, IN MILLIGRAMS
Espresso (2 oz) 60-90 mg
Drip coffee 60-180 mg
Black tea 25-110 mg
Green tea 8-16 mg
Herbal tea 0 mg
Oolong tea 12-55 mg
White tea 5-15 mg
Rule of thumb, a cup of black tea has *about* half the caffeine as a cup of coffee. Even decaf coffee has 3-4 mg of caffeine per cup. "

Here is some info about affects on health

http://www.hflsolutions.com/ne/free_...lems_Top10.pdf

[shillelagh]

I only drink coffee .. hate tea ... always have done ... but only drink decaff after 9pm ...

[Neil]

Coffee has always made me go to the loo a lot. I drink that Nescafe Espresso (nasty instant stuff). Two heaped spoons of it in a little glass cup with no milk (have you seen where milk comes from?).
I will probably have about 4 of them tonight at work so thats like 8 normal cups of coffee in a 9 hour period. I will still be tired driving home and will sleep like a baby (no not in a nappy) as soon as I get into bed. An hour after going to sleep I will be awake to use the loo. I blame the coffee but without it I don't think I would stay awake all night.

I am in no way addicted to it as I drink very little at home. Usually have one in the morning and occasionally another during the day.

[sm_counsell]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

You may recall that I reported here a few years back that I had a sleep disorder, whereby I had an 'overwhelming urge to sleep' after every few hours of being awake.

At that time my doc's recommendation was 'Drink lots of coffee' - well I did, but it wasn't good advice.

I became a coffee connoiseur and have three different kitchen gadgets for making it.
I came to realise that I was a caffeine addict, when I decided that the three mugs full of cafetiere brew were my main reason for getting out of bed in a morning.

As an old biddy of 70, I found that I was experiencing 'urge to frequently micturate' which is far worse than 'urge to frequently sleep'.

Rather than accept the signs that urinary incontinence was pending, I began to explore its causes and cures, and lo and behold, a cause is my beloved caffeine !

I am undertaking a caffeine (coffee) withdrawl - it isn't pleasant. - a bit like flu with a hangover headache combined. I can see that I will need to wean myself off it gradually.

I am having decaff ground coffee delivered tomorrow, which I will mix with my 'full strength' coffee- gradually reducing the caffeine in the mix.

It is interesting to note that yesterday when I drank nothing but water I didn't have any 'mad dashes to the loo'.

So despite any likely jibes about me being a pee artist and such like, I offer this experience as helpful to anyone with 'urinary old age problems'.

Very interesting Margaret. My husband had to come off coffee and as you probably know the coffee here in Sicily is super strong. He's managed it without difficulty by drinking 'Orzo'. I just checked in the dictionary and in English , this is barley. It's not the white stuff you have in England, it's dark brown(malted probably) like coffee but apparently without the side effects. Don't know though,if you could get it over there.

[MargaretR]

If you like quiz tests try this one.

Caffeine Addiction Diagnosis

I scored 7

[gpick24]

I thought I drank way too much coffee, but I only scored 3.
My answers were - YNNYNNNNNY

[shillelagh]

I got this ...

You are moderatly addicted to caffeine. Avoid contact with others until you've had your daily dose.

and read it out to the spugster ... he agrees .. laughing and nodding his head .. i

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by gpick24

I thought I drank way too much coffee, but I only scored 3.
My answers were - YNNYNNNNNY

I have been using 227grams of ground coffee, plus 100 grams of instant, per week.

A lot depends on how strong you brew it.

[gpick24]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I have been using 227grams of ground coffee, plus 100 grams of instant, per week.

A lot depends on how strong you brew it.

Just a heaped teaspoon per cup, only ever drink Kenco, have quite a lot at weekends but can`t have any after 6pm otherwise I can`t sleep.

[susie123]

Originally Posted by sm_counsell

Very interesting Margaret. My husband had to come off coffee and as you probably know the coffee here in Sicily is super strong. He's managed it without difficulty by drinking 'Orzo'. I just checked in the dictionary and in English , this is barley. It's not the white stuff you have in England, it's dark brown(malted probably) like coffee but apparently without the side effects. Don't know though,if you could get it over there.

Seems that you can...

Food & Drink Innovation Network » ORZO COFFEE UNVEILS NEW COFFEE ALTERNATIVE

[susie123]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

If you like quiz tests try this one.

Caffeine Addiction Diagnosis

I scored 7

That quiz isn't much good for those whose only caffeine intake is tea, Coke or cocoa. I can't drink coffee otherwise I'd never sleep, but when we were in Italy I had no problems with a small very strong espresso after my evening meal. I like Turkish coffee too.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

If you like quiz tests try this one.

Caffeine Addiction Diagnosis

I scored 7

I only got a 1, un I don't know how I got that.