Withdrawal Symptoms Of Caffeine

Question: Is there anything to help with caffeine withdrawal symptoms? I really want to stop drinking diet soda and after several attempts I think it would be easier to start smoking and try to quit. I have tried weaning off and that only works for a little bit and then I keep adding one, then two more sodas a day until I am back to where I was in the beginnging. I can easliy drink 6 or more cans a day. I am thinking of going cold turkey since that was the one way I was able to in the past but I can't afford to spend a week or more with migraines. Anyone have any advise?

Answer: i am trully happy if you can stop those bad habits. In fact, diet soda doesn't help much for your health, i mean diet. Smoking is not gơod for your lungs, however, it's inconvenient for you to smoke, because it can affect to everyone else (children) You tried to quit all that, that's a gơod thing. Instead of quitting those habits, just used fresh water. In our body, 70% is water, water can prevent the disease or any symtoms, if you already have the symtoms, should go to sêe a doctor.

Question: What are the withdrawal symptoms of caffeine addiction?

Answer: Irritability, headache, grogginess. They should go away after about 3-4 days.

Question: Caffeine withdrawal symptoms? I've gone from drinking around 8 cups of coffee a day, to only drinking 2. I'm suffering headaches and feel tired. Are these symptoms anything to do with this? How long will they last for if so? Thanks.

Answer: Yes, those are definitely related if you have just recently stopped drinking so much caffeine. They should dissipate within the next week or so.

Question: Are these symptoms of caffeine withdrawal from sodas? I cut out all sodas and coffee cold turkey 2 days ago. And boy, am i ever feeling it. Symptoms ranging from headaches, nausea, lethargy, fatigue, irritable. Are these normal? I took advil and it did nothing for the headache. Any advice? Thanks

Answer: Yep, sounds normal if you were drinking a lot and quit cold turkey.

Question: Can these be symptoms of caffeine withdrawal? I quit caffeine cold turkey 3 days ago. I used to drink a lot of sodas and coffee. First day was massive headaches, then it turned into feel lethargic and tired. Now on top of all that...my head feels like its in the clouds. Kinda like a foggy feeling not to mention lack of concentration also. This stinks. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer: i agree. Cutting back slowly is a good/better idea. You can take like, IDK, there are a lot of over the counter meds that have caffeine in them. I don't suggest becoming a druggy or anything like that but if you can find one of those you can take it not only for your head but it will give you that slight caffeine jolt you need.

Question: not had a coke for 3 days (1 to 2 a day before)What are symptoms of caffeine withdrawal? Right now I have headaches, and I am tired and foggy headed is that some of the symptoms.

Answer: Sounds about right! It will be over with anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks depending on how much you used to drink a day.

Question: Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms... ? So, for the past two - three weeks I have seriously cut down on caffeine. Instead of one-five cups of coffee and/or a few cups of Coca-Cola, I'm having no coffee or Coke to maybe one Coke. I've had a huge headache that Tylenol wouldn't help, an inability to concentrate, serious fatigue so that I can't get up in the morning, chills, slight nausea, and a slight fever (my normal is 96.4ish and I'm 98.4ish). Days when I have caffeine in the morning my symptoms go away for quite a few hours and then start to come back. Then the next day I will feel so worn out I can't go downstairs to get coffee. Is this caffeine withdrawal? I'm unsure about the fever and the fact that I'm so worn out some mornings. Anyone? (= i went to my doctor and he said he didnt kno wat it was but hed treat for the symptoms and if it didnt go away in a week hed see me again >.< oh, and im a vegetarian, could it possibly be that im not getting enough protein or vitamins?? i take one a day

Answer: i had to slowly get myself off it that way no huge headaches http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq52JLIsyux03A7vr7GsJLPsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091008123729AAKEx7D

Question: Is chest pain a caffeine withdrawal symptom? I took a lot of energy drinks in the past few weeks...I mean A LOT!(school is the cause, but that's unimportant now) I stopped taking them two days ago, and I had had little to no energy...I felt so lethargic and I've gotten around 10-11 hours of sleep each of these past two days. Is chest pain a normal caffeine withdrawal symptom?

Answer: If you have stopped taking in so much caffeine and are now experiencing chest pain, than it is not withdrawl. Usually you develop chest pain when you are taking in the caffeine, not once you have stopped. Do you have any other symptoms with your chest pain? Racing heart? Nausea? Sweating? Any of these could be a serious problem. Try to relax and see what happens. If the chest pain does not subside I would see your doctor.

Question: Doies anyone know about the common symptoms of caffeine withdrawal? I drink abut 10 servings a day & I'm? addicted. I was told to reduce or eliminate caffeine from my life. told to reduce or eliminate it from my life.

Answer: I should say cut down slowly, like reduce half a cup daily or even a full cup weekly. I doubt it if you would have any withdrawal then. Go cold turkey- anxiety, irritability, headache, shaikiness for about 3 days.

Question: How can I minimize caffeine withdraw symptoms? Three days ago I switched to decaf coffee and tea. This is in response to my realization that I had developed an addiction and the caffeine is overstimulating my pituitary which is presenting in various symptoms. I started with a headache two days ago that will not go away. I'm also feeling generally lethargic and having withdrawal symptoms. Any suggestions for minimizing these symptoms? How long will this last? FYI... I am not a soda drinker. I drink lots of water and I eat a whole foods diet. I also excercise daily.

Answer: I gave up all sugar/caffeine drinks 3 months ago. The best thing I can tell you is just stick it out. I know the headaches suck try something over the counter some pain killers like Excedrin have small amounts of caffeine in them so if you think it would help to " ween " yourself off that would be the way to go. However I just took Tylenol for the headaches and the withdraws only lasted 7 - 10 days. Hope it helps. Stick with it believe it or not I have more energy now than ever.

Question: A good taper schedule for caffeine, and the best ways to lessen withdrawal symptoms? I think I have kicked my Adderall problem. I'd like to do the same with caffeine. I usually drink 4-5 12oz cans of Diet Mountain Dew a day. Can anyone recommend a good taper schedule? Also, any tips to lessen the withdrawal symptoms?

Answer: Each week cut back on caffein 25%. Replace your caffeinated beverages slowly with more and more non-caffeinated ones. Start by using 3/4 regular coffee to 1/4 decaf, then slowly decrease the caffeinated portion and increase the decaffeinated portion. The same can be done with tea and sodas -- just make sure you are decreasing the level of the caffeinated portion and increasing the caffeine-free portion. Doing this slowly but surely should help you endure caffeine withdrawal more easily. Ignoring the headaches, which are a major symptom of caffeine withdrawal, will just make you more tempted to go back to the full-caffeine. This method of gradually decreasing your caffeine intake will eventually allow you to eliminate it completely from your diet, while remaining withdrawal symptom-free. e. Instead, use pain relievers. Just be aware that some pain relievers, such as Excedrin, contain caffeine, so include that when figuring out your daily caffeine intake! Going off of caffeine gradually can help the caffeine withdrawal headaches be a little more bearable. Unfortunately, caffeine-free aspirin and other caffeine-free analgesics don't do a very good job combating the headaches that can accompany withdrawal, and they don't offer any relief from the fatigue and depression. The best remedy for the headaches and other withdrawal symptoms is actually a moderate dose of caffeine--a pain reliever that contains caffeine (such as Excedrin Extra Strength) or a small cup of caffeinated tea, coffee or cola.

Question: Need to know what's going on with caffeine withdrawal....? Alright, I used to drink about 4L of pepsi per day, and energy drinks and everything. After a long time, I decided I had to quit. I made it through the headache, and I thought I made it through, but I still haven't.... It's been almost three weeks. I'm completely exhausted, irritated, and angry at everything. I just want to feel normal again. I want to have energy and be able to think. Why aren't the caffeine withdrawal symptoms leaving?

Answer: I'd be surprised if it's the caffeine withdrawal. You probably had yourself artificially hyped for so long on sugar and caffeine that you can't function with your bad habits and no boost. First, you need to make sure you're actually getting enough sleep. Being tired doesn't come from lack of caffeine as much as a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and lack of activity. Junk food is bad for your body & moods as well.

Question: Can lightheadedness be a symptom of caffeine withdrawal? I'm trying to kick the caffeine habit. I haven't had a Coke in the past 2 days, and I'm feeling a little lightheaded. Could it be because of caffeine withdrawal?

Answer: Possibly, especially if you were a HEAVY caffeine drinker. Typically it is headaches until the withdrawal is complete though not lightheadednes. BUT everyone is different. Make sure you are drinking plenty of OTHER fluids though during this caffeine withdrawal.

Question: Is lack of energy a symptom of caffeine withdrawal? I just stopped drinking caffeinated sodas and I feel like I don't have a lot of energy. I was just wondering if that might be causing my lack of energy. How long does it last?

Answer: Yes indeed! I get bad headches comming off of it as well. It takes a while for this to go away, caffiene is a stimulant and a drug so its sort of like detoxing. It may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on how much your body is used to getting on a daily basis for this feeling to go away.

Question: Do I have anxiety? Caffeine withdrawal? OK. so I quit caffeinated drinks. They say caffeine withdrawal symptoms include anxiety. I don't particularly feel sick. But I've been worried about having diseases for the past three days. I get clammy hands and feet when I think about having some sort of disease. My bathroom habits are normal. No sign of infection in of terms of that. Semen is fine, feces is normal (sorry), pee is normal (yellowish in the morning after i wake up). My head doesn't ache anymore. But my tummy is kinda upset. My breathing is normal. I am not depressed. I just really get worried easily. They say this is part of caffeine withdrawal symptoms. I've looked everything up that might be causing my symptoms, but they don't match. I feel a little fever, like cold is coming but not really. My appetite is fine. I have a mouth ulcer ( been there for like two days). It still has a white head. But it doesn't really affect me much. I've been taking Vitamin D with calcium for the past week?! I quit that yesterday for now. I took Vitamin C tablets since I began to feel a little hot. I'm totally fine, body wise I think, but my feelings say I'm ill. Am I being totally anxious? Is this caffeine withdrawal symptoms? I get normal sleep. In fact, I feel better when I get some sleep. Ok. Is this normal?

Answer: Too much caffeine can cause an addiction - and when you try to quit - it will cause withdrawal symptoms (like an addiction to a drug that is addictive.) Flu like symptoms - mood problems, sleepiness, headache. nausea and even vomiting. Your symptoms sound like withdrawal symptoms - How much caffeine were you ingesting? Remember, too, that other foods besides coffee, can have caffeine in them - (Chocolate products - cookies - anything with chocolate -even some sodas that say decaf can have minor amounts of caffeine in them. It usually can take up to 2 weeks or longer to overcome caffeine withdrawal . It depends on how much you were ingesting and how many years you have been drinking caffeinated products.etc. It sounds as if you are having withdrawal symptoms. However, if these symptoms don't go away, it wouldn't hurt to get it checked out to be sure that nothing else is going on. (I, myself, don't ever think I could give u p my coffee, or choclate unless it was a matter of life or death! Good Luck to you!

Question: What's the max amount of time that Caffeine Withdrawal can last? I'm a 15 year old male, I used to have several cans of soda per day and then all of a sudden I stopped mostly for my teeth, and then I had basic caffeine withdrawal symptoms for a few days(headache and stuff,) but also I had trouble with my eyes like I couldn't focus and they were sensitive to light..that was last week, but now all of the symptoms are gone except for the eye thing...am I just having extended symptoms because I used to have like 7 cans of soda per day and went to 0 cans per day?

Answer: about a month, eye symptoms are atypical from mild caffeine use. The soda amounts to less than two cups of coffee a day.