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Is caffeine a vasodilator or vasoconstrictor? How does that make it ease the pain of headaches? I know that some headache medicine includes caffeine to help the pain and effect of the other drugs. How does that work?

Rich replied: "I don't know anything about it being a vasodilator or a vasoconstrictor, but I can tell you how it works. When you get a headache, the blood vessels in your head swell, putting pressure against your skull. That's where the pain comes from... the pressure. Sometimes when you have a throbbing headache, that's actually your blood pumping through the swollen vessels. Caffeine is a stimulant and causing the swelling to go down."

LithoMan replied: "Vasodilator. It opens the arteries and blood vessels to the brain which allows for easy circulation. Vasodilators constrict the blood passages starving vitals of blood...hence the headaches."

How does caffeine help as a pain reliever aid? I just bought bayer back and body, and saw that caffeine was used as a "pain reliver aid" Im hoping some science teacher out there can explain this to me. :)

betsy032187 replied: "Caffeine improves muscle coordination. Caffeine helps the body absorb medications more quickly, bringing faster relief."

vanhammer replied: "If I'm not mistaken, caffeine is an anti inflammatory. For some people and pain problems, like fibromyalgia, caffeine can actually aggravate the pain and bring on muscle spasms. I know this because my wife has fibromyalgia."

Can not drinking caffeine cause neck and head pain? I have been on a diet for about 1 week now and I have not drank caffeine since I have been dieting. I have had serious upper neck pain and its giving me a headache. Could not drinking soda cause this?

An0nym0us mAn1Ac replied: "You are probably going through withdrawl. It can cause many symptoms."

Lore replied: "Oh, yes. You are definitely in withdrawal. I'm on WW, and as long as I drink 48oz. of water a day, I allow myself my coffee in the morning. It keeps the evil headaches at bay. Your body wants the caffeine. You should have weaned yourself off of it slowly instead of stopping cold."

kerrberr95 replied: "The headaches are probably being caused by your body withdrawing from the caffiene. It will go away probably soon but it depends on your body. So, yes not drinking soda is probably the cause of this. If you really want to drink soda but dont want the extra caffiene or calories, try drinking caffienefree diet soda."

FU2 replied: "I doubt it. Neck and head pain ???? A headache yes, anything more no."

marazul replied: "I have not taken any type of caffeine for 25 years. So 1 week is nothing! Sodas are not good for you anyways. Even worst are the diet ones. Withdrawal my cause headaches and other symptoms. Be patient. Neck pain, make sure it's not your pillow. If you go back to caffeine try to control your intake, eliminating sodas and stick to no more than 1 cup of coffee per day."

dynodikk replied: "Well if you have a serious pounding like sensation that is going down the base of your neck and than going into the back of your head (A terrible headache) YES, this is probably due to a blood pressure increase from the coffee. Or it can be also withdrawal from the caffiene too. And like the other answers say, I didn't actually read your question completely. This is most certainly caffiene withdrawal and drinking a cup after this happens will stop it to a degree however it is too late. Keep drinking some sort of caffiene and this will not happen."

Can a lot of caffeine and alcohol cause pain in testicles? last night i took caffeine pills and had two caffeine drinks and drank alcohol..a few hours afterward i started getting a horrible pain in one testicle..has anyone ever had this happen?!?!?

thomas p replied: "You should go to a doctor and get checked for testicular cancer. could just be an infedtion but either way it will get worse noit better see a doctor ASAP"

James C replied: "sound like a case of the blue balls to me"

who knows? replied: "warning; caffeine reduce sperm count! watch out, you may get infertile"

sstooc2001 replied: "never heard of such related problem. perhaps it's a different issue entirely...."

scott e replied: "Yes I have right after I drank a big commuter mug of coffee."

I am on codeine for pain, does caffeine cancel it out? I had coffee this morning (about 6 hrs ago), and codeine every 4 hrs. The codeine effects are stronger now. Is the codeine building up or did the caffeine just wear off? (I know that codeine turns into morphine when it passes through the liver and caffeine cancels out morphine) Codeine is an opiate which IS in fact metabolized into 8-12% of morphine in that dose.

kay_flood replied: "that has got to be the biggest pile of hoo hah I've ever read. Caffiene potentiates pain meds, any pain med. The effect of the codiene got stronger because it builds up in the system, not because the caffiene you consumed wore off. And codiene, which comes from a derivative of cocaine, does NOT change magically into morphine during metabolism, two entirely different drugs."

Ridin the storm out replied: "Hey- I don't know where you got that idea, but, cancel THAT out. Caffiene has nothing to do with the codeine you are taking. Morphine doesn't turn into anything from this med. Here are some sites that will help educate you. Hope the pain gets less. Take care!"

iraq51 replied: "The majority of pain medications include caffeine in their formula because it does potentiate the action of the opiate. Caffeine does not cancel out an opiate...."

Is there a pain reliever that can boost energy (caffeine) and relieve pain without risk of stomach bleeding? I have arthritis and want an over-the-counter medicine that will not have the side affects of aspirin but provide pain relief and energy boost.

Ja Ma replied: "a lot of pain relievers are a cocktail of aspirin and caffeine. some include the muscle relaxant orphenadrine citrate. the trade name for the cocktail of all three is norgesic tablet."

Charles Gaudet replied: "Hello, I couldn't help but take notice of this question .... You might find a simple change in the way that your eating to provide with you with longer lasting pain relief than that of pain relief (which often provides you with just short-term pain relief at best). Shifting away from acidic, processed type foods to foods that are whole, live and full of energy will best support your body's natural ability to heal and regenerate itself. In fact, eating in this fashion will likely begin to produce amazing results for you in less than 48 hours (and you'll notice you'll have more energy, less fatigue, less pain, think more clearly, and, overall, a greater sense of well-being). In any event, I hope this helps. To your health, Charlie "

HUMAN TRIPOD replied: "excedrin !!!!!!"

Does Caffeine cause extra pain in arthritic joints? I was told that drinking caffeinated drinks,such as diet cola , could contribute to the pain of arthritis in a persons joints. Is there any truth to that statement?

Jean B replied: "It is very true. It has something to do with how it affects your calcium and vitamin D"

canyon-ghost replied: "Caffeine also wakes up the pain reception in your brain, so yes, it does. But it causes pain in the joints directly too."

Jan C replied: "I do not believe this to be true. Consider the source where you obtained the information. You may want to go to webmd for follow up. Good luck."

lance replied: "Many medical studies have tried to isolate the effects of caffeine on arthritis. At least two of these studies were done in large populations and were well designed, but resulted in different conclusions. The first study, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that green tea (with caffeine) seemed to protect against development of RA, but that decaffeinated coffee seemed to increase the risk of its development. Interestingly, regular coffee with caffeine had no influence on RA's development. The second study, funded by the Arthritis Foundation, found little association between coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or tea consumption and risk of RA among women"

JOHN B replied: "Here is an answer from the Arthritis Foundation's Publication website: Arthritis Today. : Q: Is there any evidence that coffee affects arthritis? My pain seems to get worse when I consume caffeine. A: The effects of caffeine on arthritis symptoms are quite difficult to assess, in part because caffeine is widely present in our daily diets. Caffeine tends to act as a mild stimulant, increasing heart rate and metabolic activity. Because of this quality, caffeine often is used to increase the response to simple pain relievers such as aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol). There is some evidence in small studies that caffeine's effect on metabolism blunts the effects of methotrexate; however, further work is necessary to fully understand this effect. Many medical studies have tried to isolate the effects of caffeine on arthritis. At least two of these studies were done in large populations and were well designed, but resulted in different conclusions. The first study, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that green tea (with caffeine) seemed to protect against development of RA, but that decaffeinated coffee seemed to increase the risk of its development. Interestingly, regular coffee with caffeine had no influence on RA's development. The second study, funded by the Arthritis Foundation, found little association between coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or tea consumption and risk of RA among women. Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It may give you more energy; as a result, you may increase your activity, increasing your symptoms in the short term. In my clinical experience, most patients do not have any changes in arthritis symptoms related to caffeine. However, if you experience more symptoms while using caffeine, I would simply recommend that you avoid it. Caffeine is certainly not required as part of a healthy balanced diet.""

Aero Cat replied: "Here's an article for you so you can read for yourself. Good luck and I hope you get better! Is Caffeine Good -- or Bad? Q: Is there any evidence that coffee affects arthritis? My pain seems to get worse when I consume caffeine. A: The effects of caffeine on arthritis symptoms are quite difficult to assess, in part because caffeine is widely present in our daily diets. Caffeine tends to act as a mild stimulant, increasing heart rate and metabolic activity. Because of this quality, caffeine often is used to increase the response to simple pain relievers such as aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol). There is some evidence in small studies that caffeine's effect on metabolism blunts the effects of methotrexate; however, further work is necessary to fully understand this effect. Many medical studies have tried to isolate the effects of caffeine on arthritis. At least two of these studies were done in large populations and were well designed, but resulted in different conclusions. The first study, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that green tea (with caffeine) seemed to protect against development of RA, but that decaffeinated coffee seemed to increase the risk of its development. Interestingly, regular coffee with caffeine had no influence on RA's development. The second study, funded by the Arthritis Foundation, found little association between coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or tea consumption and risk of RA among women. Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It may give you more energy; as a result, you may increase your activity, increasing your symptoms in the short term. In my clinical experience, most patients do not have any changes in arthritis symptoms related to caffeine. However, if you experience more symptoms while using caffeine, I would simply recommend that you avoid it. Caffeine is certainly not required as part of a healthy balanced diet. RONALD S. BENNETT, MD Rheumatologist

dbgyog replied: "Yes, there is possibility. As per theory of Ayurveda the disease is in Vaat (wind) category which must increase with drinks like /cola soda containing gas. Coffie is also in that group. As per theory of Acupuncture the disease comes under coldness category, hence it must increase as it is a cold drink. As per theory of Naturopathy the disease is due to toxicity accumulated in joints. Acidic foods are more toxic, hence toxicity level immediately increases as soon as we consume cold drinks as their ingradients are chemicals. It is likely that bread will also cause increased pain, please observe and send your finding on."

Does Anyone Else Feel Like Caffeine is a Pain-Reliever? Ah, I've wanted to ask this question for a long time. First off, I should give you some background information. I started drinking coffee a few years ago and now I am addicted. I stopped for a while, but then I found out I was having about 22 guests over for Thanksgiving and I started again. So, does anyone else feel like that? Thanks Maria B! & I had no clue that aspirin makers put caffeine in their products.. no wonder. :-) Thanks everyone for their answers!

Maria b replied: "I love coffee. I know I will get a caffeine withdrawal headache if I wait too long to have it. There must be a reason that aspirin makers put caffeine in their products."

Xyleisha replied: ""An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a cup of coffee may chase away a headache. Researchers at Chicago's Diamond Headache clinic found that 200 mg of caffeine, about the amount in a large cup of coffee, provided the same degree of pain relief as 400 mg of ibuprofen (the active ingredient in over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil, Nuprin and Motrin). Additionally, the caffeine provided faster relief -- about half an hour faster. The most effective treatment for pain relief was caffeine and ibuprofen. This combination gave relief that lasted about four hours longer than either treatment alone. The study included 345 people who were placed into one of four groups: 1. Received 400 mg of ibuprofen 2. Received 200 mg of caffeine 3. Received both 400 mg of ibuprofen and 200 mg of caffeine 4. Received a placebo (sugar tablet). The study participants suffered from tension headaches that are characterized by constant, dull pain. To be in the study, each person had to have tension headaches at least three times a month. The study lasted for two months. .... Why should caffeine provide pain relief? During a tension headache, blood vessels dilate, meaning they are open wider. Caffeine causes the vessels to constrict, or become more narrow. Because this treatment causes a temporary elevation in blood pressure, people with heart problems should avoid this method of stopping tension headaches." Taken from a website I ran into."

megan d replied: "Caffeine shrinks blood vessels in your brain, which helps get rid of headaches."

timmy replied: "it is used in migraine medication and can help with brochial issues as well so its easier to breathe, but it can upset stomach if you drink to much and affect sleep patterns but I do love me my coffee, if I miss a day I'm a mess"

Is muscle and joint pain normal with caffeine? I am having joint and muscle paint (moderate) with caffeine + no sleep. Didnt sleep for almost 35 hours and took like 1200mg of caffeine within past 48 hours. I had headache for the first 12 hours but its gone now, just the pains in my muscles and joints are here. Is this normal? any suggestions? No, I was active througout the day, actually was under stress too. Basically when I power walked to a buss I felt like my calf muscles were sore I felt like the weight of my backpack was mooving the joint at my shoulder

geekzz22 replied: "no..."

Dave replied: "It's more likely your lack of sleep which has been causing your symptoms. 1200mg of caffeine is never good, but it won't cause lasting muscle and joint pain. If you were playing video games or something, were you sitting in the same position for too long?"

Besides Excedrin, is there any other over the counter pain reliever that contains caffeine? Specifically one that doesn't contain acetaminophen.

Olger H replied: "aspirin, most pain relievers contain caffeine so they get through your system faster"

crimsonshedemon replied: "You can buy caffeine tablets. When I get a headache I'll take tylenol and aspirin with a pepsi. 200 milligram NoDoz tablets Jet Alert NoDoz (manufactured by Novartis AG) Vivarin (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline) Wake Ups Tablets that also contain caffeine Anacin Excedrin Midol Retiva"

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