Caffiene free soft drinks and migranes?

Question

I'm a sufferer of migranes and I'm ment to cut down on caffiene because it can cause migranes (aprently) so what soft drinks are available in the U.K that are caffiene free

Also if anyone knows any good way of stopping/ relieving migranes plaese let me know

Answer 1

Caffein is suppose to help migrains. How to Prevent Primary Headaches/Migraines by Manipulating Caffeine Intake

Caffeine is widely used to relieve (abort) headaches and migraines. Caffeine intake can also be manipulated to prevent primary headaches and migraines from happening in the first place (caffeine can be used as a headache or migraine prophylactic).

The idea is to prevent caffeine withdrawal and thereby prevent primary headache/migraine. There are two ways to prevent yourself from going into caffeine withdrawal: (1) never ingest any caffeine whatsoever, or (2) always ingest enough caffeine at regular intervals spaced closely enough so that you never go without caffeine long enough to go into withdrawal. The first tactic is called caffeine abstinence, the second caffeine maintenance. There are advantages and disadvantages to each tactic. Either method is safe and inexpensive, so they are worth a try.

Caffeine abstinence
Theoretically caffeine abstinence should eliminate primary headache/migraine. Unfortunately caffeine abstinence is not always effective. In this respect caffeine abstinence as a migraine therapy is like sexual abstinence as a birth control method: sexual abstinence is theoretically 100 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, but in practice sexual abstinence is only 70 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. The problem, of course, is patient non-compliance. Likewise with caffeine abstinence as a migraine therapy: it's all too easy to ingest caffeine without realizing it, and later go into withdrawal and get a headache or migraine. In order to successfully avoid caffeine you have to be aware of all the sources of caffeine. Make sure to read the list of caffeine-containing foods, drinks, and medicines on my FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. Anyone plagued by headaches should study this list and be on the lookout for additional sources of caffeine as well. Note: unfortunately my list includes only those caffeine-containing products available in the U.S.

Caffeine maintenance
Caffeine maintenance is probably easier to successfully accomplish, because success does not depend on knowing and avoiding every source of caffeine. Caffeine maintenance "immunizes" or protects you to some extent from getting a withdrawal headache or migraine after inadvertently ingesting caffeine. If you can gain sufficient control over your caffeine intake, you can eliminate your headaches. Although caffeine maintenance does not give you absolute control over your caffeine intake, it does at least give you control over the minimum amount of caffeine you ingest, which should be enough control to enable you to eliminate your headaches.

Caffeine maintenance involves dosing yourself with caffeine at regular intervals. You therefore need some source of caffeine to use as a dose. Coffee and tea do not make ideal caffeine sources, as coffee and tea are infusions, so the amount of caffeine in coffee and tea can vary wildly from cup to cup. Better to use caffeine tablets or regular (caffeinated) Coca-Cola, either of which give you precise control over your dosing.

Caffeine tablets contain either 100 mg or 200 mg caffeine, depending on the brand. Save money by buying the generic or store brands. A pill cutter, which you can buy at pharmacies (that's the chemist for you Brits), is useful for cutting caffeine tablets into smaller doses. I recommend you buy 100 mg tablets if you can find them (200 mg caffeine tablets are more common) and cut them in half to make 50 mg doses. Note: I've been informed that caffeine tablets are not available over-the-counter in Denmark.

Regular (caffeinated) Coca-Cola contains 45.6 mg caffeine per 12 ounce can, so a can of regular Coca-Cola is roughly equivalent to half of a 100 mg caffeine tablet. Make sure to buy and use the caffeinated versions of Coca-Cola, not the decaf versions.

Keep complete and accurate records of your dosing regimen. Record the date, time of dose, amount of dose, etc. Also note any headaches you get, including date, time of day, estimated severity, accompanying symptoms, etc. Be diligent and punctual with your dosing regimen and record keeping.

Experiment by varying the amount of caffeine dose and/or the interval between doses. For example: you may decide to start by taking 50 mg caffeine every 24 hours. If that doesn't produce satisfactory results, try taking 50 mg caffeine every 12 hours. Or maybe increase each dose to 100 mg caffeine. Try to find what works

Answer 2

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and i always put my patients on Feverfew, this has now been recognised as a good cure. You must take them with food as it is toxic and will harm your stomach if you don't. I grow the plant and i have 2 leaves a day between a piece of bread. It takes a while for it to work as it has to get into your system. Coka Cola and Pepsi are the main drinks that contain caffeine and Red bull. You will just have to read your labels on the bottles but there are a lot that do not contain this. You are better off buying drinks from a health store. Feverfew is also bought at the health store

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Answer 3

Used to suffer from them myself. You can just try fresh juice and carbonated spring water - a healthy alternative.Trot along to Sainsburys and they do there own Cola flovoured Beverage - Sugar and Caffiene Free. Basically brown water. You can only get Sugar and Caffiene free. No just caffiene. Holland and Barratts or Julian Graves will also stock similar items. Good luck mate.

Answer 4

i am also a migraine sufferer and the drinks that i avoid are thinks that are dark, like coca-cola, Pepsi,Dr peppers, root beer.
i drink decaff coffee and tea, and have cheese in moderation, that causes them too.
Red wine is a major factor, white seems to be okay. and also clear spirits are fine, they have no effect.
i find if i already have a migraine alot of water helps and maybe paracetamol which has caffeine in, in-fact if i take the tablets with a mouthful or two of cola it seems to calm down quicker.
But generally if i have one that has gone too far, a neck massage with peppermint and eucalyptus oil is great.

Answer 5

Caffeine is an ingredient in the migraine medicine I take. It is known to help migraines. However, if it's causing you migraines, try caffeine-free Coca-Cola products. Otherwise, stick with water and juices. Best of luck.

Answer 6

smoothies and healthy too!any kind of juice really and herbal tea and also hot water tastes just like tea if you dont look at it

Answer 7

YOU WOULD BE BETTER STICKING TO SQUASH AND FRUIT JUICE,ALSO CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE ARE KNOW TO GIVE YOU MIGRANES,SO TRY AVOIDING THEM.

Answer 8

ask the Doctor about this and what you should do