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12-18-2005, 10:26 AM #1Registered User
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Caffeine pills--go or no-go?
I'm in a desperate situation right now--namely trying to finish a big final paper for grad school course, and I'm debating whether I should take a caffeine pill to help me work through the night. If I were to drink caffeine, the negative effect on my bladder would be immediate--pain! But I'm not sure if pills would work the same way. . Should I risk it? Any experience?
Jenni, in DC
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12-18-2005, 11:05 AM #2Support Leader
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Don't do it. Caffeine is very bad for bladders in any form.
Sorry, but good luck on your paper.Kadi
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Kadi is right --- don't do it! If you need to stay awake, you might try something like going outdoors for a few minutes periodically or just walking around indoors.
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12-18-2005, 08:59 PM #4IC Friend
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Jenni - I wouldn't take a caffeine pill. It probably would send you info flare he**, and then it would make it even more difficult to finish your paper!
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