Caffine

[The_Bennu_Bird]

Anyone else sensitive to it?

One cup of tea or can of soda and I'm awake for a day...

 

[mbamike]

Yes, I have to drink decaffeinated everything. Caffeine causes my heart to race.

 

[racer2438]

we stopped drinking anything with caffine about 2-1/2 yrs ago.

 

[Corny]

you are just not used to it. if you drink it regularly the effect kinda wears off. i don't drink cola or coffee. but when i really need to stay up .. one or two cups of coffee keep me awake 24h. it can be useful

 

[blackbeltninja]

Pah, you're all soft!

I drink at least 8 cups of coffee per day, all strong, no decaf - some filter, some instant, but all 100% coffee. I don't get affected by it at all - I can have a double espresso right before bed with no problems.

I thought I was addicted until the Big Blood Pressure Scare of '99, when my BP hit 195/120 and I was banned from caffeine for a few weeks while they tried to figure out why. Although I missed the taste of coffee (and Coke and chocolate) I had no adverse reactions to having no caffeine. Fortunately, that was not the cause of my high BP, so after a month of no good stuff I was happily back on it.

-d-

 

[Samuelg]

what is it with you americans and caffeine issues ?

i consume upwards of 600mg of caffeine a day just through energy drinks and pro-plus.
not healthy but it gets my essays done

 

[NineOfClubs]

Within limits, I feel caffeine in a major plus for me.

Two, three cups of coffee a day puts me at maximum operating levels.

 

[yellowminicooper]

Caffeine can stimulate your system for up to 14 hours

 

[AlmondMilk]

I could drink something caffeinated and still have no problem falling asleep whether it's on my bad or the floor :/

 

[Deandbn]

caffiene gives me an excema (water blisters)on my hands.

 

[The_Bennu_Bird]

caffiene gives me an excema (water blisters)on my hands.

You might have cleared up a lingering question for me, I also get those blisters occasionally, but never knew why.