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Is Caffeine A Trigger for Flares?

Does anyone get triggered into a flare with higher levels of caffeine, more than milk chocolate levels?

I think I do. I want to try caffeine-free Teeccino herbal coffee but I’m really not wanting to risk another painful flare in case it is not the caffeine.



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  1. I am a coffee drinker. I do not notice flares from this. I do notice flares around PMS time, hormones maybe?

    1. Coffee is OK for me too. I often get flares 2 weeks before my period, when I ovulate. Stress is also a major trigger.

      1. Hi I find that stress is a major trigger for me as well. I drink coffee every day so i know that is not a trigger but me going without coffee could be a big stress trigger. Anyway thanks for responding. Vickie W., Community Moderator

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