Originally Posted by Patricialyn

Hello,

My family doctor stated I should limit my caffeine intake, stating it can worsen the PN in my feet.

I drink approximately 3 cups of coffee daily, and have to admit that I am addicted to caffeine, as well as enjoy my cups of coffee. I have tried to stop in the past, and when doing so I suffer severe migraine pain, irritability, fatigue, and even feel nauseous. Decaffeinated coffee gives me a terrible stomach ache, and I have heard it also is not good for you, even naturally decaffeinated.

However, if it is true, if caffeine is proven to worsen PN, then I would be willing to try to slowly cut down, and possibly even completely eliminate caffeine, including other products that it is in.

I am wondering though if a once in a while a foricet pill would still be ok for my migraines, since that medication contains caffeine? This is the only medication that helps my migraines? I take one or two pills about once a month, not often.

I did a little research and saw that caffeine intake could possibly contribute to making PN worse, but it did not state why. The information did state that caffeine is a vascular constrictor. I guess that means caffeine makes blood vessels smaller right?

If that is the case, it seems caffeine would make circulation poor as well.

At any rate I am questioning if any one here knows how caffeine might contribute to making PN worse, and if eliminating caffeine can help reduce PN symptoms?

Any input would be appreciated, looking back I could not find this topic posted.

Thanks
Patty