Question 1

could a numbness in the tip of tongue be caused by caffeine overdose or from anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anxiety and hyperventilation can lead to numbness of lips and tip of tongue. Caffeine is a stimulant that can exacerbate anxiety! see your therapist and cut back on caffeine.

Question 2

why do i get numb? the first time i got numb on my mouth for drinking coffee. i told my doctor;she said probably i was allergic to caffeine. but i haven't drank coffee and i still get numb. i mostly feel numb on my head, mouth area.

Accepted Answer

Mouth numb: The most common cause in someone your age would be hyperventilating-breathing too fast or deep.  Usually when anxious.   Paper bag rebreathing is test to see if it gets better. Ask your Dr about this and if it is OK to do paper bag rebreathing to see if that helps.

Question 3

can caffeine cause arm numbness?

Accepted Answer

No not really: No caffeine does not cause arm numbness.

Question 4

what does a healthy tongue look like?  i don't smoke and barely have caffeine.  is it normal to have a thing film on your tongue and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Thick tongue coating: You should clean your tongue daily.Are you diabetic? Sometimes oral thrush can cause white thick coating. Are you a mouyh breather? Keep your oral cavity clean.  See your dr.

Question 5

what would a holistic doctor or asian/eastern medicine doctor say is the reason for a phlegmy tongue?  i don't smoke and drink little caffeine??

Accepted Answer

They say there is: many different coughs and diagnoses for tongue phelgm depending on yin deficiency or excess, yang deficiency or excess, or triple warmer excess, liver heat rising, damp heat, damp cold &amp; then combine it with pulse analysis &amp; heart findings (stethoscope too) to arrive at a diagnosis. Basically,it's a system in itself that complements chronic conditions that Western medicine uses mainly drugs for.

Question 6

why would a small amount of caffeine create nerve issues? (burning, tingling sharp pains) through out body..legs arms, ear, face ect?  also numbness in neck? i've noticed a few times after having a cup of green tea or some type of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

It's a stimulant: All forms of caffeine &amp; nicotine are xanthenes , a chemical family that crosses into the brain &amp; acts as a stimulant. How it effect an individual is both dose &amp; genetically determined. Some have few side effects, some quite a few. If you knoe this happens &amp; it bothers you just do decaf.

Question 7

for the past 3 months i've had a metallic/bitter taste in my mouth, along with dry mouth and sores on the roof of my mouth and uvula. i don't take any medications, don't drink alcohol or caffeine, don't smoke anything, and am not overweight.

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: We can list a hundred possibilities which won't really help you. You need to start be seeing your own dentist in person for a complete and thorough medical and dental history, as well as a clinical examination. That's the way to find out for sure what the problem(s) are and how best to quickly feel better.

Question 8

can drinking too much caffeine cause someone to be reckless?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't blame excess caffeine for making you reckless. Too much can make you jittery & nervous and give you heart palpitations and even a splitting headache but it can't make you reckless.

Question 9

can too much caffeine cause a skin rash?

Accepted Answer

No, but....: It would not but may heighten your sense of any degree of itching and when you scratch your skin, a rash if born.

Question 10

can drinking too much caffeine cause reckless behavior?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Caffeine is stimulant, and excess can cause  hyperarousal symptoms, confusion, visual disturbances, etc.

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Does too much caffeine cause numb tongue

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Could a numbness in the tip of tongue be caused by caffeine overdose or from anxiety?

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Why do i get numb? the first time i got numb on my mouth for drinking coffee. i told my doctor;she said probably i was allergic to caffeine. but i haven't drank coffee and i still get numb. i mostly feel numb on my head, mouth area.

A member asked:

Can caffeine cause arm numbness?

A member asked:

What does a healthy tongue look like? i don't smoke and barely have caffeine. is it normal to have a thing film on your tongue and what causes it?

A member asked:

What would a holistic doctor or asian/eastern medicine doctor say is the reason for a phlegmy tongue? i don't smoke and drink little caffeine??

A member asked:

Why would a small amount of caffeine create nerve issues? (burning, tingling sharp pains) through out body..legs arms, ear, face ect? also numbness in neck? i've noticed a few times after having a cup of green tea or some type of caffeine.

A member asked:

For the past 3 months i've had a metallic/bitter taste in my mouth, along with dry mouth and sores on the roof of my mouth and uvula. i don't take any medications, don't drink alcohol or caffeine, don't smoke anything, and am not overweight.

A member asked:

Can drinking too much caffeine cause someone to be reckless?

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Can too much caffeine cause a skin rash?

A member asked:

Can drinking too much caffeine cause reckless behavior?

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