Does coffee give you excessive diarrhea? I love my morning cup a joe, but the last few years it sends me running for the toilet at least 3 or 4 times!! I tried not using milk or sugar, but still got the runs. I can't let go of my morning joe! Conversely, other caffeinated drinks don't do this to me, like coke or red bull. What's up?? I've had a colonoscopy, and DREAD ever having to do that again. I fear talking to my doc about it, since I think he'll suggest another colonoscopy. YUCK. I woke up during the last one and cursed everyone in the room out. They were shocked!!! I mean, you're NOT supposed to come out of the twilight sleep. Leave it to me....lol. So what can I drink besides coffee for an early morning jolt that's hot and sweet?
2007-10-11 13:13:32 · 6 answers · asked by bijou 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
coffee is a laxitive and also not that great, why not get into herbal teas, nice bit of green tea, excellent for your bowels etc and after a little while youll love it. dont get me wrong i drink coffee beer vodka etc but if its affecting you negatively give it the boot. Tea rocks
2007-10-11 13:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by pinch and roll 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Coffee does act as a laxative.
I drink it and it rarely causes me any sort of digestive tract problems, but some people are affected the way you are.
I would suggest possibly asking your doctor about some changes you might make to your diet. Possibly a high fiber breakfast would help.
You might also consider tea, both the regular stuff and herbal teas, and hot chocolate.
2007-10-11 14:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to me when I used to drink it at an empty stomach,
Now I always drink it after eating something. Not only 2 cookies, but something like a small breakfast.
2007-10-11 13:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Suzan K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never be embarrassed to tell your doctor about anything. Trust me, I have withheld information from my doctor (I had a period that would not stop) because I did not want to get a pelvic exam. I would up bleeding for three years straight. Now I don't withhold ANYTHING. If something is concerning you, tell the doctor.
2007-10-11 14:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat more fiber. That won't stop the laxative effect but it will produce solid stools.
2007-10-11 15:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try green tea.
2007-10-11 13:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋