MrsDepp
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Jun 30, 2014 18:36:02 GMT
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Post by MrsDepp on Aug 13, 2014 18:30:47 GMT
I've been having chest pain nearly daily. My doctor told me months ago to stop the caffeine. Being the hard headed person I am, I didn't listen. So, with my current illness, I haven't been eating or drinking much. I went days without caffeine. I opened the icebox and the ice cold dr pepper was screaming to me. Now, I've got chest pain. I do not know if I can give up caffeine totally. This sucks.
That's my first world problem. What's yours?
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 13, 2014 18:34:46 GMT
You can do it. You will feel so much better. I haven't had caffeine for about 2 years now, for similar reasons. (No pain, but increased pulse.)
Every now and then I just need a boost and I can feel the difference in only a half cup or so of a caffeinated drink. It really is incredible. I was a person who started my day with a diet Coke. I didn't kick the diet Coke habit, but it's caffeine free Coke now. Or Gold Coke, as my family calls it.
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Post by melanell on Aug 13, 2014 18:57:44 GMT
I'm sorry. I never got into the habit of drinking soda or coffee, so caffeine isn't an issue for me. But there are other things that I know would be incredibly hard for me to give up, so I still feel for you. Hugs!
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Post by alibama on Aug 13, 2014 19:04:56 GMT
Yikes I am sorry. Caffeine is hard to quit. I think that would be worse then giving up smoking. Good luck to you!
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BarbaraUK
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Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 13, 2014 19:07:48 GMT
Caffeine stimulates the heart causing the pain you are experiencing, it can also cause palpitations, increased pulse etc., - maybe it would be easier to give up caffeine if you think of the damage that could do in the long term? You can do it!
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momto4kiddos
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Jun 26, 2014 11:45:15 GMT
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 13, 2014 19:10:26 GMT
The best time to give it up is when you've been without for a few days...so try to keep going! Get those Dr. Peppers out of the ice box so you aren't tempted. Good luck, I know it totally sucks, but the chest pain must not be pleasant so give it up so you'll feel well.
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