Well, I did think of you and your suggestion today. I used to have a cup of coffee mid-afternoon, especially when I was working. It's a great tool! I was wondering why I stopped doing this. Well, it's because as the day goes on, my mouth and tongue soreness increases. I have a mildly burning tongue most of the time these days, and even the roof of my mouth is sore. My taste changes as the soreness increases. So coffee tastes bad, and if it's hot, it certainly feels bad.
I get increasingly bloated throughout the day also. Adding coffee to that - well, just doesn't sound good.
Just another of those things that has changed over time without my really realizing it. The small fiber neuropathy affects all my systems, and includes a mouth that will develop painful sores randomly. And an unhappy tongue.
But I did have a cup today! And it has perked me up! I took your suggestion!