What is the safest way to deliver caffeine in to your system other than by drinking. my stomach hurts when i drink coffee. i need coffee to work. i need an alternative to drinking coffee.

I : I wonder why you get stomach discomfort when you drink coffee. Perhaps you should check that out with your doctor. Tea may be better tolerated. Black tea has more caffeine than green tea and the other components are very different from those in coffee.

Dear : Dear coffee drinker in los indios, are you a heavy caffeine user? If so, please be aware that caffeine dependence can lead to serious health problems. If you have to depend on caffeine to function, it may be helpful to explore this with your doctor. There could be an underlying health issue which is requiring a stimulant to allow you to work. For instance if you only focus with caffeine, perhaps there is some form of attention deficit problem. If it is inability to stay awake, possible there is a sleep or exhaustion problem. Take care.

There : There are several over the counter caffeine tablets such as vivarin and walgreen brand, each 200mg equivalent to about 6-8 oz coffee cup. You should discuss this with your physician first especially if your have bp, thyroid or heart condition. Cayce t. Jehaimi, M.D., faap pediatric endocrinology & diabetes the children's hospital of southwest florida fort myers, fl usa.

Why do you need it?: If your sleep is inadequate and you have daytime fatigue you may need a sleep evaluation. Has thyroid and anemia and other potential medical causes for daytime fatigue been checked? You may need GI w/u to make sure nothing more is going on, e.g. Ulcer, acid reflux etc. If you work an odd shift then r/o shift work sleep disorder, rx w/bright light. Morale of story, sleep, energy, GI all need good eval!