Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Coffee is X-Rated, Girlfriend!

Everyone else out there has heard this story a thousand times, but I'll repeat it again for you, Marinana.

I sympathize with you. I drank coffee for over 40 years -- actually 42 to be exact -- until last December 11, when Heather -- with her ONE post -- got me off it forever. You can do a search for "oh wow this is a huge problem" -- that's the post. (However, in it she alludes to the fact that I was drinking only decaf -- I hid from her the fact that I was also drinking the leaded stuff as well -- see how I am?)

Since I did it -- cold turkey -- I have felt SOOOOO much better! Okay, I had a few withdrawals, but Heather's suggestion of green tea as a temporary alternative was right on. You asked how long it took for my tummy to settle down? Immediately! The very first day I no longer had cramps all day! AND -- for someone my age this is very important -- my blood pressure dropped a LOT.

Since then, I tried Celestial Seasonings Tummy Mint tea. I tried others with fennel, but the Tummy Mint was best. However, I had terrible gas and bloating, so I finally broke down and ordered Heather's tummy teas. WOW! What an improvement! They're absolutely DELICIOUS. And I'm no longer blowing. (My husband thanks you, Heather!)

Pineapple juice burns going down and burns while it's still down. Grape juice works better for me. However, I don't think juices are workable for most people.

Try lemon in your water -- and some ice cubes -- and put it in a pretty glass. Water is IMPERATIVE; it's just SOOOO important. I have a hard time drinking it -- I'm NEVER thirsty -- but I do it anyway, and I measure how many glasses a day -- at least eight.

Trust me, Marinana, you'll be MUCH happier without that coffee -- and you'll thank Heather for it, believe me. Have fun with those teas -- do what my hubby and I love to do -- TASTE TESTS!

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