I deluded myself into thinking for years that I could drink coffee, but I can't. What happens is that I'm fine with it for a certain amount of time - sometimes as long as a few years! - and then suddenly it causes D, stomach pain, and cramping, and sometimes gas, for "no apparent reason". I'm completely convinced that these trigger foods, even if they don't seem to be doing damage right at first, WILL build up and get you in the long run.
Coffee is especially problematic, not just because of the caffeine, but because of the tannins in it that are ALSO a GI-tract irritant. I shouldn't endorse caffeine use at all, but if it comes down to it, tea may be a "safer" option - there's still tannins, but they don't seem to be as harsh as the ones in coffee.
Not worth it, if you ask me.
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The answer to #4 is a resounding YES
