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(Message started by: Jeff2 on Feb 12^th, 2007, 4:35am)

Title: Caffeine content info
Post by Jeff2 on Feb 12^th, 2007, 4:35am

I have found caffeine to help ease or abort some of my CH. For me the more the better. I have a stovetop espresso maker "locked-and-loaded" at all times. I get a double shot in 5 minutes. (It's a Bialetti.) I have also found that Rockstar Juiced not only works but doesn't taste like a neon sweet tart. My heads in enough pain, no point in torturing my tongue as well.

Here's a link to caffeine content for various drinks : http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database/

Hope it helps.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by TonyG1 on Feb 12^th, 2007, 8:48am

Hey Jeff -- You'll find that caffeine is our friend when it comes to these things.... vasoconstrictive properties I believe. Like you, I have a coffee machine that makes a cup of coffee in less than a minute.... best investment I've ever made. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/drink/trink25.gif Caffeine sometimes in and of itself will abort a CH for me presuming the KIP hasn't got too high ...

Thanks for the info !!

T.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by sandie99 on Feb 13^th, 2007, 7:10am

Energy drinks abort my attacks for sure. But, I have also got help from caffeine tablets. 100mg tablet or 2 have aborted attacks in the past.

I hope this helps,
Sanna

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by daniel96 on Feb 13^th, 2007, 7:49am

I am the same with Sanna, the energy drinks do helps for my case as for now. Managed to restock the red bulls just now lol.. the cashier was wondering what on earth is this guy getting so many cans.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by TomTerrific on Feb 20^th, 2007, 2:36am

I go with the vivirin(sp?) tabs 200mg (also available in generic) with a Mountain Dew chaser. If its a bad one splitting the tab in halves or quarters seems to speed relief a bit. For me this begins to work in about 15 minutes and after 1/2 hour the pain is down to a dull roar.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by SophiaK on Feb 20^th, 2007, 9:57am

The first time I tried coffee (regular caffinated) it didn't do anything to abort. Yesterday after 2-1/2 hours of the beast, I ground and brewed a nice strong cup and Voila! within 15 minutes no more pain.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by darkwalker on Apr 13^th, 2007, 3:52pm

I've tried several types of caffeine. Usually if I wake up and the pain is too bad, coffee won't help. I have to hit the caffeine at the very first hint. I know I'm re-hashing other people's threads.

Anyway, now my solution is the DEW. It's easier to drink fast, and it tastes pretty good. I aborted an attack in 5 minutes last night. Since this epsiode started I've been a light sleeper, so I popped up as soon as it began. I downed about half the DEW and waited, sittin up in bed. Then The BEAST was gone.

This is only my second episode in my life. There was a 3-year span between them. Now I'm so p#ssed off that the CH is back. >:(

My neurologist has me on steroids and anti-depressants. I don't know the names off hand. Hopefully it ends soon.

Title: Re: Caffeine content info
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 13^th, 2007, 5:02pm

A double expresso with sugar for me please! I never like the taste of coffee unless comes with milk and sugar :P, but the expresso works for me.. ;;D