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Nightwriter

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Hi Skye,

At first I was wondering if you were one of those people that are extremely sensitive to even the small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee. But then the obvious question would be: do you get a reaction from other foods that have small amounts of caffeine like soda, teas, and chocolate?

Then I was wondering if there was anything else contained in the coffee that cause allergic reactions. So when I googled this, I found this article which explains how even decaf can cause reactions in sensitive people. And CF people with their high inflammation are going to be more sensitive than the average person. You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). Some people also have more problems with darker roasts.

My doctor has told me headaches can be one of the symptoms that are caused by chemical sensitivities and allergies. She herself gets headaches from things such as chocolate. She has also told me about patients with the exact symptoms you describe, a kind of foggy feeling and an inability to focus.

So it is great that you figured out what the culprit in your own case was, before they sent you for possible a needless surgery.


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
</a>
 
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Nightwriter

New member
Hi Skye,

At first I was wondering if you were one of those people that are extremely sensitive to even the small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee. But then the obvious question would be: do you get a reaction from other foods that have small amounts of caffeine like soda, teas, and chocolate?

Then I was wondering if there was anything else contained in the coffee that cause allergic reactions. So when I googled this, I found this article which explains how even decaf can cause reactions in sensitive people. And CF people with their high inflammation are going to be more sensitive than the average person. You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). Some people also have more problems with darker roasts.

My doctor has told me headaches can be one of the symptoms that are caused by chemical sensitivities and allergies. She herself gets headaches from things such as chocolate. She has also told me about patients with the exact symptoms you describe, a kind of foggy feeling and an inability to focus.

So it is great that you figured out what the culprit in your own case was, before they sent you for possible a needless surgery.


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
</a>
 
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Nightwriter

New member
Hi Skye,

At first I was wondering if you were one of those people that are extremely sensitive to even the small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee. But then the obvious question would be: do you get a reaction from other foods that have small amounts of caffeine like soda, teas, and chocolate?

Then I was wondering if there was anything else contained in the coffee that cause allergic reactions. So when I googled this, I found this article which explains how even decaf can cause reactions in sensitive people. And CF people with their high inflammation are going to be more sensitive than the average person. You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). Some people also have more problems with darker roasts.

My doctor has told me headaches can be one of the symptoms that are caused by chemical sensitivities and allergies. She herself gets headaches from things such as chocolate. She has also told me about patients with the exact symptoms you describe, a kind of foggy feeling and an inability to focus.

So it is great that you figured out what the culprit in your own case was, before they sent you for possible a needless surgery.


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
</a>
 
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Nightwriter

New member
Hi Skye,

At first I was wondering if you were one of those people that are extremely sensitive to even the small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee. But then the obvious question would be: do you get a reaction from other foods that have small amounts of caffeine like soda, teas, and chocolate?

Then I was wondering if there was anything else contained in the coffee that cause allergic reactions. So when I googled this, I found this article which explains how even decaf can cause reactions in sensitive people. And CF people with their high inflammation are going to be more sensitive than the average person. You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). Some people also have more problems with darker roasts.

My doctor has told me headaches can be one of the symptoms that are caused by chemical sensitivities and allergies. She herself gets headaches from things such as chocolate. She has also told me about patients with the exact symptoms you describe, a kind of foggy feeling and an inability to focus.

So it is great that you figured out what the culprit in your own case was, before they sent you for possible a needless surgery.


<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
</a>
 
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Nightwriter

New member
Hi Skye,
<br />
<br />At first I was wondering if you were one of those people that are extremely sensitive to even the small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee. But then the obvious question would be: do you get a reaction from other foods that have small amounts of caffeine like soda, teas, and chocolate?
<br />
<br />Then I was wondering if there was anything else contained in the coffee that cause allergic reactions. So when I googled this, I found this article which explains how even decaf can cause reactions in sensitive people. And CF people with their high inflammation are going to be more sensitive than the average person. You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). Some people also have more problems with darker roasts.
<br />
<br />My doctor has told me headaches can be one of the symptoms that are caused by chemical sensitivities and allergies. She herself gets headaches from things such as chocolate. She has also told me about patients with the exact symptoms you describe, a kind of foggy feeling and an inability to focus.
<br />
<br />So it is great that you figured out what the culprit in your own case was, before they sent you for possible a needless surgery.
<br />
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
">http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/caffeine/
</a><br />
 
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Landy

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>

You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). </end quote></div>

Oh, gee, thanks for letting us know this fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I drink decaf at times & may just stick to regular now! lol

Skye--I hope that you were able to figure out what the culprit was and are on your way to better days!<img src="i/expressions/sun.gif" border="0">
 
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Landy

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>

You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). </end quote></div>

Oh, gee, thanks for letting us know this fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I drink decaf at times & may just stick to regular now! lol

Skye--I hope that you were able to figure out what the culprit was and are on your way to better days!<img src="i/expressions/sun.gif" border="0">
 
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Landy

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>

You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). </end quote></div>

Oh, gee, thanks for letting us know this fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I drink decaf at times & may just stick to regular now! lol

Skye--I hope that you were able to figure out what the culprit was and are on your way to better days!<img src="i/expressions/sun.gif" border="0">
 
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Landy

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>

You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). </end quote>

Oh, gee, thanks for letting us know this fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I drink decaf at times & may just stick to regular now! lol

Skye--I hope that you were able to figure out what the culprit was and are on your way to better days!<img src="i/expressions/sun.gif" border="0">
 
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Landy

New member
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
<br />
<br />You will notice that when coffee is decaffinated , they use a chemical process rinsing the beans in either methylene chlroride (used as paint thinner) or ethyl acetate (used for drycleaning). </end quote>
<br />
<br />Oh, gee, thanks for letting us know this fact<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> I drink decaf at times & may just stick to regular now! lol
<br />
<br />Skye--I hope that you were able to figure out what the culprit was and are on your way to better days!<img src="i/expressions/sun.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />
 
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Skye

New member
This is seriously a huge revelation for me this week. Another thing I am noticing is that my lungs seem to be very clear. I just finished a round of Cipro; but, while I was on the Cipro I was still yucky and even a bit after finishing it. I had not yet given coffee up at that point. Nightwriter......thanks for the info. I am hesitant to ask this; but, what else in the food world should I maybe pay attention to and do some experimenting with? I noticed myself that caffeine in other forms does NOT have the same effect! I had a coke last not night did not affect me one bit and I have many other examples including full strength coffee. Where would I START in exploring this as a major issue for me? I did a food diary and food allergy search YEARS ago and it was a real pain and as CFers we have to be sooooo careful about losing weight. How can I explore this further?
 
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Skye

New member
This is seriously a huge revelation for me this week. Another thing I am noticing is that my lungs seem to be very clear. I just finished a round of Cipro; but, while I was on the Cipro I was still yucky and even a bit after finishing it. I had not yet given coffee up at that point. Nightwriter......thanks for the info. I am hesitant to ask this; but, what else in the food world should I maybe pay attention to and do some experimenting with? I noticed myself that caffeine in other forms does NOT have the same effect! I had a coke last not night did not affect me one bit and I have many other examples including full strength coffee. Where would I START in exploring this as a major issue for me? I did a food diary and food allergy search YEARS ago and it was a real pain and as CFers we have to be sooooo careful about losing weight. How can I explore this further?
 
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Skye

New member
This is seriously a huge revelation for me this week. Another thing I am noticing is that my lungs seem to be very clear. I just finished a round of Cipro; but, while I was on the Cipro I was still yucky and even a bit after finishing it. I had not yet given coffee up at that point. Nightwriter......thanks for the info. I am hesitant to ask this; but, what else in the food world should I maybe pay attention to and do some experimenting with? I noticed myself that caffeine in other forms does NOT have the same effect! I had a coke last not night did not affect me one bit and I have many other examples including full strength coffee. Where would I START in exploring this as a major issue for me? I did a food diary and food allergy search YEARS ago and it was a real pain and as CFers we have to be sooooo careful about losing weight. How can I explore this further?
 
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Skye

New member
This is seriously a huge revelation for me this week. Another thing I am noticing is that my lungs seem to be very clear. I just finished a round of Cipro; but, while I was on the Cipro I was still yucky and even a bit after finishing it. I had not yet given coffee up at that point. Nightwriter......thanks for the info. I am hesitant to ask this; but, what else in the food world should I maybe pay attention to and do some experimenting with? I noticed myself that caffeine in other forms does NOT have the same effect! I had a coke last not night did not affect me one bit and I have many other examples including full strength coffee. Where would I START in exploring this as a major issue for me? I did a food diary and food allergy search YEARS ago and it was a real pain and as CFers we have to be sooooo careful about losing weight. How can I explore this further?
 
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Skye

New member
This is seriously a huge revelation for me this week. Another thing I am noticing is that my lungs seem to be very clear. I just finished a round of Cipro; but, while I was on the Cipro I was still yucky and even a bit after finishing it. I had not yet given coffee up at that point. Nightwriter......thanks for the info. I am hesitant to ask this; but, what else in the food world should I maybe pay attention to and do some experimenting with? I noticed myself that caffeine in other forms does NOT have the same effect! I had a coke last not night did not affect me one bit and I have many other examples including full strength coffee. Where would I START in exploring this as a major issue for me? I did a food diary and food allergy search YEARS ago and it was a real pain and as CFers we have to be sooooo careful about losing weight. How can I explore this further?
 
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