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caffeine allergy

Just as an FYI, caffeine is a known trigger for GERD (i.e., acid reflux), and GERD can also cause sinus problems and nasal irritation, post nasal drip, coughing, throat-clearing, hoarseness, etc. Judy

I am still searching for relief...i seem to get very congested after a meal could be this be some acid reflux causing my coughing,constant throat clearing and hoarseness. i have post nasal drip that causes that in the morning..but lately it happens everytime i eat. Fred

This is exactly how my acid reflux symptoms manifest themselves. I never have traditional heartburn or other common reflux symptoms, but morning coughing/runny nose and congestion, throat clearing, hoarseness after a meal I will have every day if I don't take my reflux medication.

It would be a good idea for you to speak to your doctor about this and ask if you could perhaps try a course of reflux medication. OTC Prilosec is what I use (after I talked to my doctor), but there are many other over the counter medications to treat acid reflux, from Tums to Zantac to Prilosec. On your own, it would be safe to take Tums after a meal, and the bonus is that you would get extra calcium.

You may also want to look into changing your diet. Google "reflux diet" and a number of websites will come up. It's commonly recommended that those with reflux avoid coffee, chocolate, mint, and acid foods like tomatoes or oranges, but everyone's triggers are different.

Hopefully these thoughts help you. Take care & good luck. Judy

i've been getting migraine headaches a long time,but in the past month or so i wake up with one side of my nasal passages swollen up and a migraine.I had being drinking alot of coffee in morning and often late afternoon,so i cut that in half,and cut down on soda and choclate,but the headaches and nightly stuffy nose continued,which im guessing now is some sort of dust allergy.anyone else here with similar situation?i'm getting desperate for answers,but i dont want to throw all kinds of drugs at the problem until i've considered all my options.i would appreciate all responses to this. thanks sleepy james

I have had a similar experience with regard to caffeine and nasal congestion but with the added problem of severe heart palpitations. Cardiologist verified no underlying heart problem, and concurred with me that caffeine should be eliminated as a test. I have found it hard to give up some caffeine sources such as Darjeeling tea and chocolate so I pay a little price when I indulge. Palpitations definitely seem to be related to caffeine intake. Congestion relationship is less clear at this time because of my compulsions. BTW, I dont buy the idea of small molecule allergy such as to caffeine. To my knowldge, the body has no mechanism for developing a true allergic response to this small of a molecule. Sensitivity, yes, however. I know that I have become more sensitive to caffeine as I have grown older, 64 now.