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Justin Shearer
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2006 16:07


I dropped soda (diet actually) yesterday. I went to sleep with a headache and woke up with a headache and I am typing this with a headache. I have been drinking alot of water and I do not think I am dehydrated. I did some research and it seems that I have a caffeine headache, but I just want to know how long it might last. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Andy Ciordia
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2006 16:23


Some people are sensative to the loss of caffinee. Take a few ibu's to dull the moment. You shouldn't have this for more than a few days if you are trying to stop caffinee uptake or just introduce some healthier alternatives like green/white teas, or caffinee free roobios/tisanes.
Jeremiah Utecht
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2006 16:27


I know your pain!!!!

If you were a heavy pop drinker (more than 4 cans/bottles a day) your in for an unpleasant ride. But like Andy said some ibuprofen might help. If it gets REALLY bad take 1 excedrin (has 65 mg of caffiene in it) to stave off the worst.

Good friend quit a 4 liters of Mt. Dew a day habit cold turkey. The headaches were so bad they affected his vision. He is still caffiene free now though.
pseudo intellectual
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2006 17:02


when i was in college, i was a heavy coffee drinker (3 cups a day or more). some time in the middle of the school year, i realized that it was making me crazy and i wanted to stop. i did three things.

first, i bought a bottle of ibuprofen.
then, i stopped drinking coffee on a friday.
finally, i stayed in bed through the rest of the weekend.

and, voila! on monday, i was fine.
Ron Bell
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 # Posted: 22 Aug 2006 18:28


The headache shouldn't last more than a few days, but the best technique I've found is to taper off, rather than to quite cold turkey. That lets your body catch up with the fact that the caffeine isn't there to replace your neurotransmitters and to begin producing them again in the right amounts.

It sounds like you were consuming a LOT of soda (any other caffeinators of choice?). I've been there. I used to consume a 12 pack of Pepsi One in only a few days on a regular basis. Not the best thing for health! Gave it up, lost some weight, and my blood pressure is way down.

Ron
Justin Shearer
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 # Posted: 23 Aug 2006 16:57


MUCH better now. I woke up and felt 100 times better. Hopefully now I can be caffeine free, or close to it. The main thing is that I am reducing my sodium intake. Good luck to everyone who fights this battle. It is a tough one but once you get through the first couple fo days everything is fine.
Heather woowee
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 # Posted: 24 Aug 2006 01:05


Quoting: justinshearer
Hopefully now I can be caffeine free, or close to it.


Good luck Justin! I know you can kick the caffieine!
Jill Webb
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 # Posted: 24 Aug 2006 21:14


Once you are caffeine free... just remember even drinking decaf beverages (coffee, tea etc) if you are not consistant can give you headaches.

I am a new mom... quit cold turkey and was off caffeine for a year... after my baby was born, and I went back to work, I started drinking 1-2 cups of decaf coffee or tea a day... I still get headaches on the weekend if I don't drink the same at home.

Good Luck to you... hope your headache is gone!
Chantal de Manders
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 # Posted: 27 Sep 2006 01:10


Diet Coke nearly killed me. And giving it up was HORRIBLE. So I definitely feel your pain.
Maxwell Lamb
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 # Posted: 27 Sep 2006 01:11


I'm a verified caffeine addict - there are health benefits to intake in small volumes, however - it boosts the metabolism and aids in fat burning.
NYCinephile .
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2006 15:08


I'm with Maxwell...I've reconciled myself to the fact that caffeine (specifically black coffee) is my vice of choice.

However, Traineo-ers (Traineo-ites?) might find WebMD's thoughts on caffeine and headaches useful.


Maxwell Lamb
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2006 15:38


I have an espresso machine which lives on my desk - it's required for the development of traineo! Interesting stuff in that article - it had never really occurred to me that it might be used for treating headaches!
NYCinephile .
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2006 15:39


Ironic that I should stumble across Wake the F*** Up Coffee after posting to this thread....Max, you'll have to let me know what you think!
Maxwell Lamb
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 # Posted: 28 Sep 2006 17:42


Hah - never heard of it, but certainly an innovatively named coffee. I just drink copious amounts of Illy espresso!
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