I just found this thread and find the comments enlightening. I've heard for several years about the possible impact of caffeine on bone loss, but really didn't pay much attention until I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I drank at least a pot of coffee a day all my working years, and into my retirement, but quit it cold turkey about two weeks ago. Have to admit I haven't really missed it. In these latter few years I think it was more the flavored creamer I was after rather than the coffee itself!

My doc HAS in the past asked me if I drink coffee. She said a little was okay, but to make it half coffee/half skim milk (which I sometimes did, but mostly used the creamer or a combination). That was before my bone scan results so I plan to question her at my next appointment. What makes it so confusing is that every other day there's a new report out about the health effects of coffee. One day it's good for you, the next day it's bad. At this point I'm down to water and herbal tea. I'm considering decaf instant coffee, which my husband drinks, but from what I've read it's not totally caffeine-free, so I don't know whether to take the chance. Better safe than sorry.