Question 1

is a caffeine allergy possible?

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Very unlikely.: I hesitate to say impossible, but caffeine allergy is very highly unlikely.  Allergy is typically to a protein.  There are some exceptions, however I do not know of a case of proven caffeine allergy.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a caffeine allergy?

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Not "allergy": Caffeine acts more like a chemical and not l ike an allergen, it does not cause immune reactions, but as a chemical has numerous effects on the cardiac and nervous systems such as jitteriness, nervousness, increased intestinal motility, and so on.

Question 3

is there any medication for someone with caffeine allergy?

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Distinctly rare: Caffeine allergy is distinctly rare. It is reported in the literature but these are only rare case reports. As with food allergy, treatment is avoidance.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: caffeine allergy?

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Extremely rare: There are 2 case reports of caffeine allergy published and both are from Spain.  One patient had hives and the other had anaphylaxis.  There is a higher likelihood of workers in the coffee bean industry developing work related asthma from the inhaling the dust of coffee beans before they are roasted.

Question 5

how would i go about confirming a caffeine allergy/ intolerance? when i consume caffeine i have what seems to be an anaphylactic reaction.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Caffeine is a small molecule that rarely, if ever, causes anaphylaxis. Like any other possible allergen a skin test is performed. If history is convincing & test positive no further testing is required. Otherwise a blinded challenge is done in the office.

Question 6

how do i know if i have a caffeine or coffee allergy?

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Distinctly rare: Caffeine allergy is distinctly unusual. There have only been case reports and it is not entirely clear that these were true ige mediated reactions. There is some guidance in literature on how to test for suspected caffeine allergy.

Question 7

why after a cup of tea i felt cold flu and restless accompany by dizziness.am i allergy to caffeine or tea leave?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps the caffeine: is causing you anxiety.  Some people experience this and it's not a true allergy, but the response of being overstimulated from the Caffeine.  Try and cut back or go decaf.

Question 8

i have anxiety. is it possible to have an allergy to caffeine? if i only have 1 cup of coffee a day i've noticed an increase in shakiness and headrush

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: is likely a better term for it. And it is not an "essential nutrient" (despite what some folks may tell you), so if it causes you distress then it is best avoided completely. Discuss in more detail with your Dr at next visit.

Question 9

can migraine be triggered by allergies? what's the best otc med(non-caffeine) for migraine relief?

Accepted Answer

Migraines &amp; Allergy: Yes, migraines can be triggered by allergies as well as many other things.  Most folks have no specific trigger for their migraines.  What works best OTC is tough..different for different individuals.  The caffeine containing products seem to offer benefit to some.  For others a good does of Ibuprofen 600-800mg or Naproxen 440mg is effective.  For others nothing helps.  Hope this helps.  Good Luck

Question 10

i took an allergy pill and got sleepy. i drank caffeine to wake up and i just used chew tabacco. my heart had a pinching feeling and i'm shaking bad!?

Accepted Answer

Substance&med abuse : You shouldn't do what you just did. All of what you just took cause your heart to beat fast or even arrhythmia or irregular heart beats. If you see any signs of dizziness, light headedness, you should seek medical attention by going to the er immediately. Those are signs that your brain does not get perfused sufficiently due to arrhythmia.

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I took an allergy pill and got sleepy. i drank caffeine to wake up and i just used chew tabacco. my heart had a pinching feeling and i'm shaking bad!?

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