Green tea?

[heybrej]

It seems like it would be more mild than black tea....but is it safe? I have been drinking some of those new Starbucks Green Tea Frapachinos, but I always have a small one and I dont do it very often.

Green tea is so yummy and good for you......

[heybrej]

Anyone??

[Katrina]

http://www.ic-network.com/forum/show...ight=Green+Tea
http://www.ic-network.com/forum/show...ight=Green+Tea

Wish I could help more. I think I did try some since my diagnosis of IC but can't remember what happened. In one post Julie says that most ICers find green tea to be a huge trigger of flares. I would believe her she is the expert in this area.

From some of the other posts it seems that a few people can tollerate it in moderation. I would proceed with causion if I were you...we are all different.

I am most sensitve to drinks.

Hope this helps a bit.

[kadi]

I think the most important thing is to listen to your own body & if it bothers you, stop. You could also try it with Prelief, if you do find it a little bothersome. We're not all the same with our diets. I can't drink any teas, even chamomile, but... Maybe you're lucky & you can have this treat Just listen to what your body (bladder!) tells you, that's more important than anything else.

[Julie B]

I love green tea but I don't dare anymore.........most of what I know about green tea and IC comes from other patients, and the majority say it is a wicked trigger for flares. That has been my experience.

Ideas to try, if you are feeling ok otherwise..........try the Prelief with it..........or drink it with lots of milk. Personally, I like blueberry, raspberry, and chamomile teas.

[cybersis]

I have tried every tea I can buy and nothing is good for my bladder. I have had to give it up completely along with coffee and soda. I now only drink milk and water, boring but safe.