I used to think coffee dehydrates you and you have to drink more water but I'm pretty sure that's not really true. I love my coffee too, although I have cut back a little but I'm thinking I might have to go back to my old Navy self when I really loved coffee. The good news is that coffee probably helps GI issues so my new plan is to up my 2 in the morning a little more ☕☕☕☕🍵

Coffee and gastrointestinal function: facts and fiction. A review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10499460/

@dbeshears1, I know you directed your question to others, but I hope it's okay that I chimed in? 🙂

I've consulted with quite a few GI docs (finding someone who knows more about neuropathy can take some time) and they told me that when it comes to foods, the only real way to tell if you're sensitive to something is to stop consuming it for 4-6 weeks, then restart it and compare symptoms. This way, you'll have a better idea of how your body responds. As you know, caffeine is a stimulant and definitely affects the GI tract. Whether that's good or bad, it's really how your body responds to it.