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Caffeine Alternative?

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IBSDiabetic
IBSDiabetic

Hi Guys,

I was wondering, is there a such thing as a caffeine alternative (THAT ACTUALLY WORKS), that will not upset my IBS? I've been researching and it doesn't appear to be any. This is really upsetting..

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  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 IBSDiabetic

    Posted

    Not sure. I also have ibs and am diabetic.

    I drink de caffeinated tea and coffee.

    I also drink herb teas

    Sarah

    • IBSDiabetic
      IBSDiabetic sarah87162

      Posted

      Yeah, me too. The problem  I have with coffee is that each brand/blend has different caffeine levels. I read all these articles aboutf Gensing, blah blah blah, but either they make me sick, or they don't work as far as giving me a boost. I'm starting to think that there really isn't a substitute for caffeine. I'll just have to be careful with the amount I consume (which isn't much anyway). Boy, thank goodness I"m not studying to be a doctor, and I had IBS needing to drink coffee. Thatf would be a real problem.

    • leeniepie
      leeniepie IBSDiabetic

      Posted

      Just wean yourself off caffeine. Then you won't be craving a boost.

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