On 7/29/2016 11:01 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:35:47 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> Nonsense. It doesn't do any of those things to most people who consume
>> normal amounts. I took caffeine pills as a teen. I built up a tolerance to
>> the stuff and once took almost a full bottle at once.
>
> And you've said many times that you were a skinny, anemic, skittish
> teen who couldn't eat (among other things). And look how many
> problems you have now.
>
> Misery loves company.
>
> -sw
>
You don't suppose this could have any relation to her GERD? Uh... yes.
Took me about 5 seconds to find this:

https://www.google.com/#q=GERD+caffeine

"This is because certain substances irritate the esophagus or weaken the
lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which prevents the backward flow of
stomach contents that causes reflux. Triggers can include: alcohol.
caffeinated products, such as coffee, soda, and tea."

Jill