Re: coffee consumption question

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

 > From: Nick Mellor <http://www.bOX.COM/~nick.mellor>
 > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 15:35:26 +0100
 >
 > Hi Glenda,
 > 
 > >
 > > I was just wondering if there were any other effects coffee had
 > > on RSI where
 > > reducing it might aid in my recovery.
 > 
 > Caffeine reduces the absorption of some vitamins and minerals, including
 > vitamin C. Given that some people here talk about vitamin supplements to
 > help RSI, perhaps there's a connection to be followed up. I hope someone
 > more knowledgeable can take up the story.
 > 
 > Best wishes,
 > 
 > Nick

I don't know about the vitamins and minerals issues, but I do know that
caffeine _causes_ my pain.  In fact, the only time that I allow myself
to have chocolate or tea (even decaffeinated) is when I know that I will
not be typing that day.  I'm not sure if I'm allergic to caffeine, but it
strongly affects me.