Is coffee a stomach irritant for most people?

[Rational Agnostic]

I can't drink more than 1-2 cups of coffee per day or I will have painful stomach cramps and intestinal contractions that last for up to 1-2 days afterward. Obviously I'm not seeking medical advice here, but I am curious if stomach sensitivity to coffee (especially more than 2 cups a day) is a common problem.

 

[YmirGF]

It should not bother you @Hubert Farnsworth

I would do the safe thing and consult a doctor... especially if you are over 40...

 

[SalixIncendium]

I drink 2-3 cups per day and I don't experience any of the symptoms you describe. I agree with @YmirGF. Consult a doctor.

 

[Curious George]

I can't drink more than 1-2 cups of coffee per day or I will have painful stomach cramps and intestinal contractions that last for up to 1-2 days afterward. Obviously I'm not seeking medical advice here, but I am curious if stomach sensitivity to coffee (especially more than 2 cups a day) is a common problem.

I get that if I use cream.

 

[Rational Agnostic]

I get that if I use cream.

I typically use cream, so that could be the problem.

 

[Rational Agnostic]

It should not bother you @Hubert Farnsworth

I would do the safe thing and consult a doctor... especially if you are over 40...

Perhaps, although the symptoms go away when I don't drink too much coffee, so why would I bother to go to a doctor when I already know the cause of the problem?

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Coffee is very acidic and is a natural dierrhetic. Its It's something people with a history of gastritis, IBS, ulcer or reflux often end up cutting out.

Depending on the ingredients added such as sugar and dairy, can cause some other problems. Depends on your body

 

[sun rise]

I've had that problem with too much coffee on an empty stomach. My non-MD thoughts:

You could try "acid free coffee" to see if that makes a difference.

If cream is an issue, you might have a sensitivity to dairy. How about dairy substitutes? Do they cause the same problem?

 

[Rational Agnostic]

I've had that problem with too much coffee on an empty stomach. My non-MD thoughts:

You could try "acid free coffee" to see if that makes a difference.

If cream is an issue, you might have a sensitivity to dairy. How about dairy substitutes? Do they cause the same problem?

Typically don't have problems with dairy by itself.

 

[Jollybear]

I can't drink more than 1-2 cups of coffee per day or I will have painful stomach cramps and intestinal contractions that last for up to 1-2 days afterward. Obviously I'm not seeking medical advice here, but I am curious if stomach sensitivity to coffee (especially more than 2 cups a day) is a common problem.

Why not try green tea? It has less caffien in it and more antioxidents. The caffien may be the cause of the problem.

 

[Rational Agnostic]

Why not try green tea? It has less caffien in it and more antioxidents. The caffien may be the cause of the problem.

Yeah, good idea. I don't get problems from tea.

 

[Jollybear]

Yeah, good idea. I don't get problems from tea.

Yea, and tea still has a little caffien to help boost the brain in the morning. And if it dont cause problems. There ya go. Little sugar or stevia to sweeten and yoyr all set.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I can't drink more than 1-2 cups of coffee per day or I will have painful stomach cramps and intestinal contractions that last for up to 1-2 days afterward. Obviously I'm not seeking medical advice here, but I am curious if stomach sensitivity to coffee (especially more than 2 cups a day) is a common problem.

No, however if my body fat ratio reaches a certain amount, and the amount seems like a very fine margin, I will get heartburn from all kinds of things including coffee. Its really strange, but the amount of fat directly affects me, and I get chronic heartburn if I go over.

Coffee heartburn is affected by my intake of antihistamines, and that makes sense. Antihistamines suppress some of the acid producing functions. They aren't really that helpful. Its better for me to use an antacid, but I usually do nothing and simply endure the heartburn.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I have IBS so it can give me the runs. Lol. Its usually okay if I don't put too much milk in it. But I've never had stomach contractions, especially days later. Definitely see a doctor.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I have IBS so it can give me the runs. Lol. Its usually okay if I don't put too much milk in it. But I've never had stomach contractions, especially days later. Definitely see a doctor.

Right! Most people should not put milk into coffee. Use creamer. I can use milk in my coffee, however. It really depends upon the person, but the creamer makes a huge difference for some.

 

[Bob the Unbeliever]

I typically use cream, so that could be the problem.

Depends if it's actual dairy cream, or is it one of those non-dairy powder ones?

There is a giant variance among the non-dairy creamers; some have artificial sweeteners, others do not. All have a variety of chemicals too.

You might substitute a different cream-- say Almond Milk, or Soy Milk. Both have far fewer ingredients than powders.

If you use dairy? You might try skim milk instead-- it might be the milk fat.

Or? It might be the milk protein, in which case the non-dairy or Almond would be a good test.

I'm like you-- about 5 cups a day, with plenty of that powder stuff.

 

[Bob the Unbeliever]

No, however if my body fat ratio reaches a certain amount, and the amount seems like a very fine margin, I will get heartburn from all kinds of things including coffee. Its really strange, but the amount of fat directly affects me, and I get chronic heartburn if I go over.

Coffee heartburn is affected by my intake of antihistamines, and that makes sense. Antihistamines suppress some of the acid producing functions. They aren't really that helpful. Its better for me to use an antacid, but I usually do nothing and simply endure the heartburn.

I get a similar thing with anything deep fried, these days. Alas, I have reluctantly concluded I must give up all deep-fried foods-- and I love fried chicken... *sigh*.

I pretty much quit french fries some time back already.

It might be the combination of coffee and dairy. Try mixing up the fats you use as "creamer"-- lots of tasty substitutes out there, to get your coffee fix and creamer too.

 

[Bob the Unbeliever]

No, however if my body fat ratio reaches a certain amount, and the amount seems like a very fine margin, I will get heartburn from all kinds of things including coffee. Its really strange, but the amount of fat directly affects me, and I get chronic heartburn if I go over.

Coffee heartburn is affected by my intake of antihistamines, and that makes sense. Antihistamines suppress some of the acid producing functions. They aren't really that helpful. Its better for me to use an antacid, but I usually do nothing and simply endure the heartburn.

Pro Tip: I accidentally discovered that when I have milder acid burn?

I eat a series of Dill Pickles-- or even sip the vinegar they are pickled in (I ran out of dill chips, so sipped the juice... very salty, so if you are on low-salt, I don't recommend that)

But. It immediately settled the acid heartburn-- my working hypothesis is that adding mild acid (or it may be the salt?) to the stomach, finally switches off the "let's make acid" engine.

Good Luck!

 

[Estro Felino]

OMG... and that's normal coffee.
I dare not imagine what espresso would to to you...
like most Italians drink 2-3 espressos a day

 

[Deeje]

I can't drink more than 1-2 cups of coffee per day or I will have painful stomach cramps and intestinal contractions that last for up to 1-2 days afterward. Obviously I'm not seeking medical advice here, but I am curious if stomach sensitivity to coffee (especially more than 2 cups a day) is a common problem.

I was previously a tea drinker but I bought a coffee machine and was enjoying my morning coffee before breakfast. I began suffering with gastric reflux and it persisted for some time. Doc gave me antacids.......but at night the reflux was terrible. I never put 2 and 2 together. But reading an article one evening I came across a part that related coffee on an empty stomach to reflux at night. I stopped the morning coffe for two weeks and the reflux went away. I gradually tried drinking my coffee at different times of the day and I can have a coffee now, as long as I have it after food. I just have one a day and drink tea otherwise. I still enjoy my coffee but without the reflux. FWIW...

My early morning cuppa is back to tea.