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Coffee / Caffeine?


tpchan85

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I was diagnosed about 4 months ago and have been eating gluten free since then. I always loved coffee and caffeine but I've realised it reallly doesn't seem to agree with my digestion. Within about 20 minutes of drinking even a cup of tea I will desperately need to go, I don't mind this but even after pooping the contents of my entire digestive system I will still feel like I need to go for a couple of hours despite nothing being there, aswell as having uncomfortable churning in my stomach. Does anyone else have this reaction to coffee? It sucks because I really love a nice strong cup in the morning. Will I be able to tolerate it in the future after healing has happened maybe?


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cyclinglady Grand Master

I never had an issue with coffee or tea, but I bet if you give it up for a while and allow time for healing, you'll get that coffee back!  

  • 3 weeks later...
SMRI Collaborator

Try switching to Decaf...I know, I know...but sometimes it's the caffeine that is the problem and not so much the coffee.  Coffee does have an enema effect so that could be part of your problem.  Are you drinking plain coffee or is it flavored or are you adding anything to the coffee?

GFinDC Veteran

I gave up coffee after it gave up on me.  I can drink tea ok now but it took some years for that to happen.  So, maybe you'll get coffee back.  Tea ain't so bad tho. :)

  • 3 weeks later...
julissa Explorer

I drink coffee with no issues, but cannot drink tea, as I get cramps from tea 

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