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You can temporarily make a caffeine withdrawal headache go away by taking a small amount of caffeine. If you are looking to quit, the key is to ingest only a small amount of caffeine, such as by sipping a weak cup of tea; if your goal is to wean off gradually you need to make sure you're consuming less caffeine each day.
You can also just tough out the caffeine withdrawal headach. It usually only takes a few days to get through the worst of it.
Make sure you know how much caffeine is in different substances. Coffee has the most amount of caffeine; tea has much less. Chocolate has only a very small amount. Some sodas / soft drinks contain caffeine, usually much less than coffee. Energy drinks can be very high in caffeine. Yerba mate, guayusa, and guarana are natural plant drinks like tea and coffee that also contain caffeine. Some medicine also contains caffeine, including Excedrin.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you are looking to stop consuming caffeine, the best way to prevent caffeine withdrawal is to scale back the amount of caffeine consumed. If you brew your own coffee or tea, you can achieve this by using less grounds / leaf each day, or by drinking less of whatever caffeinated beverage you're consuming. If you start experiencing withdrawal symptoms (headache, trouble concentrating, etc.) then it could be a sign you're weaning off too quickly.
Many people are able to quit caffeine cold turkey though; the worst of the withdrawal symptoms are gone after a few days.
In general, other things that can reduce your withdrawal symptoms are to make sure you're getting enough water and eating a well-balanced diet, and getting moderate exercise. These will all help you to feel energized and in good health and will reduce any negative symptoms.
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How long after quitting coffee do headaches last?
Caffeine is a drug, and going off any drug will cause withdrawal symptoms that can last hours or weeks. Much depends on how much and for how long the caffeine was being consumed, as well as the physiology of the patient. Going off caffeine at once can be a very painful experience. It is often easier to lower the dosage slowly instead of stopping it immediately. Take care when treating the pain of caffeine withdrawal as many headache medicines contain caffeine as an ingredient.
Where can someone find information about caffeine withdrawal?
Caffeine withdrawal was recently categorized as a mental illness under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Information on withdrawal can be found in the DSM-V.
What are the symptoms of extreme cases of caffeine withdrawal?
depression
Can you get fever with caffeine withdrawal?
Fever is not a commonly listed symptom of caffeine withdrawal, but it is certainly not impossible. Normally, caffeine actually raises fever, and most of the caffeine withdrawal symptoms mimic the opposites of the effects of caffeine, so fever seems an unlikely symptom, but it could conceivably happen in some cases. If your fever is high, however, it is more likely a sign of something else, like some sort of illness or infection. What is more common with caffeine withdrawal is a feeling of malaise (feeling generally bad throughout your whole system with no clear cause) and aches and pains. These symptoms are often associated with illnesses that cause fever, like the flu, so a person experiencing caffeine withdrawal may experience these symptoms and think they are having a fever when in reality they are just not. Making sure to drink enough water and eating a balanced array of healthy, natural foods, and getting moderate exercise, can all help moderate your body to get through the caffeine withdrawal quickly. The worst of it will be over within a few days.
What to take every day to prevent headaches?
To prevent headaches, don't consume things with caffeine. Caffeine promotes headaches.
What information is available regarding caffeine withdrawl?
"Caffeine Withdrawal Recognized as Disorder." Ascribe Health News Service September 29, 2004.
What happens if a heavy caffeine user suddenly stops taking it?
Heavy caffeine use can also lead to dependence. If the person then stops using caffeine abruptly, withdrawal symptoms may occur.
How do you prevent tender breast?
Watch your caffeine intake,caffeine can make your breasts tender.
How many types of Migraine are there?
There are at least 5 different types of migraines: food induced (especially related to gluten), withdrawal migraines (related to caffeine or alcohol withdrawal), weather-related migraines, scent-triggered migraines, and migraines triggered by smaller headaches. Learn more about all of these types of migraines and how to prevent them here: http://typesofmigraines.com/
When fasting do most people suffer withdrawal symptoms from things like caffeine and nicotine?
Fasting must be done carefully and under supervision if you are unexperienced. All stimulants including caffeine and nicotine may produce withdrawal symptoms. These can be diminished with carefull planning of a very gradual detoxification.
What are the health risks , if any, from drinking coffee?
The typical coffee consumer should only be concerned with possible discoloration of teeth and caffeine addiction. Caffeine withdrawal is a negative side effect, and too much caffeine can give you a headache.
I was drinking nearly a 12 pack of pepsi a day. I stopped cold turkey 3 weeks ago. I never had withdrawal symptoms. Does not everyone get withdrawal symptoms when they quit caffeine?
Obviously not!
