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NotbloodyGivingupYet · 16/07/2024 08:27

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:54

And you can prove they served caffinated coffee how?
Any number of reasons could be causing insomnia
Caffine vs no caffine is barely there, so psychological

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Hard to prove, yes.
You're wrong about the effects of caffeine though. Except maybe on yourself.

Roryhon · 16/07/2024 08:13

It surprises me that a restaurant would do this in the days of allergies and having to be so allergens aware for environmental health checks.

HowIrresponsible · 16/07/2024 08:13

I think you've decided you didn't have decaf and are annoyed and that's what is keeping you awake.

bruffin · 16/07/2024 08:12

I dont have coffee after lunch for the same reason , but if i have alcohol i have the same symptoms . I cant sleep at all.

Caffine vs no caffine is barely there, so psychological

Definintely not psychological.

TakeOnFlea · 16/07/2024 08:10

"If you were in af you would be in a hospital being cardioverted"

Not true. It can take years of trial and error whilst they work out the best course of treatment. Waiting lists longer than they've ever been are exacerbating this problem

DoIWantTo · 16/07/2024 08:09

Aww no, I really feel for you here, it’s so shitty when someone else causes a caffeine induced insomnia for you, bad enough when you accidentally do it to yourself but worse when it comes from a restaurant. Hope you manage to get through today (perhaps more coffee? )

Flopsy145 · 16/07/2024 08:08

Not helpful now and you may have done this, but I'm pregnant and when I order I ask for decaf, then double check on paying "oh I did say decaf didn't I" and then when I'm given it they'll often say "mocha" and I'll ask if it's decaf and they'll either confirm on the ticket or go and check with the barista. I find the several checks, albeit maybe a bit annoying for them, make it hard for them to not give me decaf as they'd have to lie to my face about it. Not been given full caff the whole pregnancy.

LondonFox · 16/07/2024 08:01

AzureAnt · 16/07/2024 06:35

Isn't it more likely that finishing a meal at 930pm is the reason you can't sleep,?

I can sleep 10min after a big meal but a coffe would keep me up for 10h as I don't drink it

ricecrispiecakes · 16/07/2024 08:01

Heelworkhero · 16/07/2024 01:08

Thanks. It’s not the first time and I just end up kicking myself for assuming I’ll be given what I’ve actually ordered.
I can’t tell the difference while I’m drinking it.
It was coffee with cream, rather than milk and so delicious………. So totally not worth it though…….
I’ve got 5 hours of hard physical work tomorrow……… 🙄

You may well have been given what you ordered - decaf coffee still has caffeine in it and the levels vary pretty considerably.

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:59

Motnight · 16/07/2024 07:56

Gosh @Gingerdancedbackwards it's amazing that you know the Op's body better than she does

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Along with other PPs who have asked same question

Sosorryliver · 16/07/2024 07:59

I think decaf varies wildly. We have a lavazza pod thing at work and the decaf pods seem to be very caffeinated to me ( no caffeine after lunch normally). Decaf is apparently a spectrum it doesn’t necessarily mean no caffeine just less caffiene.

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:59

BungoZippy · 16/07/2024 07:52

I would definitely complain I have had similar and do have a heart issue where caffeine will put my heart in to atrial fibrillation for many hours, it’s horrible!

I always confirm it’s decaf when it’s brought to me and sometimes have mentioned it’s not just a preference it’s a real biggy health wise if it’s not decaf , always feel a bit 😱saying it but it’s true.

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If you were in af you would be in a hospital being cardioverted

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:56

Heelworkhero · 16/07/2024 01:08

Thanks. It’s not the first time and I just end up kicking myself for assuming I’ll be given what I’ve actually ordered.
I can’t tell the difference while I’m drinking it.
It was coffee with cream, rather than milk and so delicious………. So totally not worth it though…….
I’ve got 5 hours of hard physical work tomorrow……… 🙄

If this such a regular occurance, you have options
Sue every establishment that serves you caffinated when you asked for decaff. This could be nuts they are serving, ffs
Don't have coffee in an eating/drinking establishment
Don't fo out because the world is dangerous and out to get you

Motnight · 16/07/2024 07:56

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:54

And you can prove they served caffinated coffee how?
Any number of reasons could be causing insomnia
Caffine vs no caffine is barely there, so psychological

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Gosh @Gingerdancedbackwards it's amazing that you know the Op's body better than she does

Gingerdancedbackwards · 16/07/2024 07:54

Heelworkhero · 16/07/2024 00:44

Went out for a lovely meal this evening with a friend.
It was about 9.30pm when we finally finished eating and asked for a decaf coffee each.
Clearly, it wasn’t decaf, given I’m wide awake and I never have a problem sleeping.
It’s so frustrating when this happens!!!
Pointless even trying to sleep for hours now…….

And you can prove they served caffinated coffee how?
Any number of reasons could be causing insomnia
Caffine vs no caffine is barely there, so psychological

BungoZippy · 16/07/2024 07:53

CherieBabySpliffUp · 16/07/2024 07:28

Is it not widely known that there's still a small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee??

I knew that but it’s not enough to trip my heart in to atrial fibrillation so must be a very negligible amount

BungoZippy · 16/07/2024 07:52

mutationseagull · 16/07/2024 01:52

There have been instances of people with heart issues dying after being served regular coffee instead of decaf. While nothing serious has happened to you, I think you’re well within your rights to be frustrated and make a complaint.

I would definitely complain I have had similar and do have a heart issue where caffeine will put my heart in to atrial fibrillation for many hours, it’s horrible!

I always confirm it’s decaf when it’s brought to me and sometimes have mentioned it’s not just a preference it’s a real biggy health wise if it’s not decaf , always feel a bit 😱saying it but it’s true.

SmellsLikeMiddleAgeSpirit · 16/07/2024 07:38

Yes there is still caffeine in decaf.

I also get the same symptoms OP describes if I have too much sugar - did you have a big dessert, OP? Or some fizzy wines - might that be another possibility?

ricecrispiecakes · 16/07/2024 07:36

CherieBabySpliffUp · 16/07/2024 07:28

Is it not widely known that there's still a small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee??

Apparently not!

CherieBabySpliffUp · 16/07/2024 07:28

Is it not widely known that there's still a small amount of caffeine in decaf coffee??

ricecrispiecakes · 16/07/2024 07:26

CatMumSlave · 16/07/2024 07:19

@roundspongecake

even decaffeinated has caffeine in

What??

It does, you can't remove 100% of the caffeine from coffee.

Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 16/07/2024 07:25

CatMumSlave · 16/07/2024 07:19

@roundspongecake

even decaffeinated has caffeine in

What??

It absolutely does

A cup of decaf is about 2mg of caffeine compared to 95mg in a cup of normal coffee

boozeclues · 16/07/2024 07:25

CatMumSlave · 16/07/2024 07:19

@roundspongecake

even decaffeinated has caffeine in

What??

Yep, because it’s removed not added, depending on the brand there will be around 2-15mg of caffeine in a decaf coffee (about the same as a glass of cola)

CatMumSlave · 16/07/2024 07:19

@roundspongecake

even decaffeinated has caffeine in

What??

ZenNudist · 16/07/2024 07:14

I don't know about dying but I once had a caffeine / alcohol combo thst made my heart race and I had to go home ruining a night out.