Caffeine - The Firearms Forum

kravi · 08-30-2004, 01:41 PM

So I quit caffeine about a week ago. Just upped and quit, I'm still not sure why. No chocolate, no soda (which I didn't drink anyway), and only decaf coffee.

Now I wasn't a HUGE caffeine drinker in the past. I'd drink a large cup in the morning, and maybe a smaller cup in the evening after dinner.

My shooting has gotten incredibly better. I always had shaky hands, but now they are really steady. My groups are half the size they were and I'm just amazed. I can really feel the difference.

Has anyone else had a similar story? Has anyone else had the courage to try to quit caffeine?

-kravi

1952Sniper · 08-30-2004, 01:52 PM

I got off caffeine about a year ago. Gave me a raging headache for the first two days. But I'm better off without it. It causes spikes in your blood sugar levels, which can lead to all other kinds of problems.

Pabooger · 08-30-2004, 02:07 PM

I don't drink much pop, but by God I gotta have my coffee in the morning, and I can't stand decaf! Thanks for the info now when I shoot poorly this weekend Ill just tell them I drank to much coffee!

punchie · 08-30-2004, 02:22 PM

If DOT ever outlaws Nicotine and caffiene for drivers, I guess I'll have to find a new line of work. Although I am trying to wean myself from the nicotine, just getting to expensive.

Hallchinalady · 08-30-2004, 06:26 PM

Gave up cigarettes cause of Craigs heart attack...WILL NOT give up caffine....need my two cups of coffee in the morning or someone will GET HURT!!!

glocknut · 08-30-2004, 07:42 PM

This thread makes me think of "Tweek" from South Park.....

mike
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ken w. · 08-30-2004, 10:44 PM

I went to the doctor a while back complained about bad headaches everyday and he asked if I had changed my diet lately.I replied that I quit drinking coffee a few weeks ago.He told me that was why I got headaches.I left there,went straight to our local Tim Hortons Donuts and got me a large coffee and an apple fritter.My headache went away in 45 minutes.He said a little coffee wouldn't hurt you and said it's better than the headache.Now about the donut-well,lets just say he doesn't know about that

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kravi · 08-31-2004, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ken w.

I went to the doctor a while back complained about bad headaches everyday and he asked if I had changed my diet lately.I replied that I quit drinking coffee a few weeks ago.He told me that was why I got headaches.I left there,went straight to our local Tim Hortons Donuts and got me a large coffee and an apple fritter.My headache went away in 45 minutes.He said a little coffee wouldn't hurt you and said it's better than the headache.Now about the donut-well,lets just say he doesn't know about that

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That's funny. I too am getting everyday headaches. They kick in about noon, and stick with me until I go to bed. Ibuprofin works, and ironically so does liquor. Er, not that I drink or anything. The reason is because coffee is a vasodilator (I don't know how to spell that). It expands the bloodvessels increasing blood flow. When you quit, the bloodvessels contract, hence the headache. I, however, am hoping that the headaches will stop after another week or so. If not, I'm gonna become an alcoholic.

Of course, I've been drinking 3 big cups of coffee a day since I was about 10 or so (the 7-11 size big gulps). The caffeine withdrawel is worse then when I quit smoking.

-kravi

ken w. · 08-31-2004, 10:37 AM

Ibuprofin is an anti inflamatory thats reduces swelling and I have to take this for back pain untill I get back surgery.I find that it isn't very helpful for headaches.Excedrin works wonders,but had caffeine in it.Try the excedrin without the caffiene and see what it does.

BobbyWins · 08-31-2004, 01:40 PM

Gotta have my two cups in the morning(big cups),but after that,no way.If I've got the shakes later,a couple of beers will take care of that.

BW

Hallchinalady · 08-31-2004, 05:51 PM

Alcohol......that sounds like a sure cure!!!

mrs njretcop · 08-31-2004, 06:38 PM

I've cut back drastically on caffeine also several years ago. Headaches were real bad. When I am home I keep to caffeine free soda and hot/iced tea. Only have one cappuccino at work and sometimes on the weekend. I treat myself if we go out to dinner or like this weekend at Boogerville. The little bit now and then doesn't hurt.

offeror · 08-31-2004, 08:25 PM

Years ago I was drinking iced tea and Diet Coke all day long, and decided to quit on the weekend, not giving it much thought. So I stopped.

Suddenly, I came down with a raging case of "flu" for no reason I could think of. I ached all over, had a blasting headache like a migraine (I've had migraines) and chills so bad I went to bed and was piling up comforters to try to stay warm. As I was lying there shaking, teeth chattering and in pain, it occurred to me I had stopped the caffeine.

So I staggered out to the kitchen, and made myself one glass of tea and drank it, & went back to bed. Within a few minutes, a miracle occurred.

I was up and calmly reading the paper within 45 minutes, vowing NEVER to quit caffeine cold turkey again.

It only takes a day or two to taper off caffeine, but it saves me a living Hades and I've never had a repeat of that withdrawal. Word up.

SouthernMoss · 08-31-2004, 10:51 PM

Bad case of the DT's, eh Offeror?

Marlin · 08-31-2004, 10:53 PM

I tested the theory today. For me, anyway, the coffee did not elevate the sugar.....

offeror · 09-01-2004, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

Bad case of the DT's, eh Offeror?

Yeah, but I'd have preferred hallucinations with those DTs...

08-30-2004, 01:41 PM	#1
kravi V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 135	Caffeine So I quit caffeine about a week ago. Just upped and quit, I'm still not sure why. No chocolate, no soda (which I didn't drink anyway), and only decaf coffee. Now I wasn't a HUGE caffeine drinker in the past. I'd drink a large cup in the morning, and maybe a smaller cup in the evening after dinner. My shooting has gotten incredibly better. I always had shaky hands, but now they are really steady. My groups are half the size they were and I'm just amazed. I can really feel the difference. Has anyone else had a similar story? Has anyone else had the courage to try to quit caffeine? -kravi -->

08-30-2004, 01:52 PM	#2
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Re: Caffeine I got off caffeine about a year ago. Gave me a raging headache for the first two days. But I'm better off without it. It causes spikes in your blood sugar levels, which can lead to all other kinds of problems.

08-30-2004, 02:07 PM	#3
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Caffeine I don't drink much pop, but by God I gotta have my coffee in the morning, and I can't stand decaf! Thanks for the info now when I shoot poorly this weekend Ill just tell them I drank to much coffee! __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

08-30-2004, 02:22 PM	#4
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Caffeine If DOT ever outlaws Nicotine and caffiene for drivers, I guess I'll have to find a new line of work. Although I am trying to wean myself from the nicotine, just getting to expensive. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

08-30-2004, 06:26 PM	#5
Hallchinalady V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 383	Re: Caffeine Gave up cigarettes cause of Craigs heart attack...WILL NOT give up caffine....need my two cups of coffee in the morning or someone will GET HURT!!! __________________ I CAN'T ...... is NOT a part of my vocabulary!!!!

08-30-2004, 07:42 PM	#6
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Caffeine This thread makes me think of "Tweek" from South Park..... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

08-30-2004, 10:44 PM	#7
ken w. V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo,New York Posts: 216	Re: Caffeine I went to the doctor a while back complained about bad headaches everyday and he asked if I had changed my diet lately.I replied that I quit drinking coffee a few weeks ago.He told me that was why I got headaches.I left there,went straight to our local Tim Hortons Donuts and got me a large coffee and an apple fritter.My headache went away in 45 minutes.He said a little coffee wouldn't hurt you and said it's better than the headache.Now about the donut-well,lets just say he doesn't know about that .

08-31-2004, 10:37 AM	#9
ken w. V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo,New York Posts: 216	Re: Caffeine Ibuprofin is an anti inflamatory thats reduces swelling and I have to take this for back pain untill I get back surgery.I find that it isn't very helpful for headaches.Excedrin works wonders,but had caffeine in it.Try the excedrin without the caffiene and see what it does.

08-31-2004, 01:40 PM	#10
BobbyWins V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 337	Re: Caffeine Gotta have my two cups in the morning(big cups),but after that,no way.If I've got the shakes later,a couple of beers will take care of that. BW

08-31-2004, 05:51 PM	#11
Hallchinalady V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 383	Re: Caffeine Alcohol......that sounds like a sure cure!!! __________________ I CAN'T ...... is NOT a part of my vocabulary!!!!

08-31-2004, 06:38 PM	#12
mrs njretcop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 773	Re: Caffeine I've cut back drastically on caffeine also several years ago. Headaches were real bad. When I am home I keep to caffeine free soda and hot/iced tea. Only have one cappuccino at work and sometimes on the weekend. I treat myself if we go out to dinner or like this weekend at Boogerville. The little bit now and then doesn't hurt. __________________ Carol

08-31-2004, 08:25 PM	#13
offeror Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 586	Re: Caffeine Years ago I was drinking iced tea and Diet Coke all day long, and decided to quit on the weekend, not giving it much thought. So I stopped. Suddenly, I came down with a raging case of "flu" for no reason I could think of. I ached all over, had a blasting headache like a migraine (I've had migraines) and chills so bad I went to bed and was piling up comforters to try to stay warm. As I was lying there shaking, teeth chattering and in pain, it occurred to me I had stopped the caffeine. So I staggered out to the kitchen, and made myself one glass of tea and drank it, & went back to bed. Within a few minutes, a miracle occurred. I was up and calmly reading the paper within 45 minutes, vowing NEVER to quit caffeine cold turkey again. It only takes a day or two to taper off caffeine, but it saves me a living Hades and I've never had a repeat of that withdrawal. Word up. __________________ The Second Amendment does not exist to protect the gun rights you like. It exists to protect the gun rights you hate.

08-31-2004, 10:51 PM	#14
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Caffeine Bad case of the DT's, eh Offeror? __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

08-31-2004, 10:53 PM	#15
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Caffeine I tested the theory today. For me, anyway, the coffee did not elevate the sugar..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*