by Leah Christensen
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May 30, 2006

Does Anyone Else Suffer From This Very Annoying Problem?

August 12, 2006 11:35 PM EDT
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I arrived at The Bookshelf a little after 5:30 PM. I enjoyed black coffee and vanilla ice cream. My cup was refilled twice. I also had a glass of water with a twist of lemon.

My problem? I've gone back and forth to the can so many times people are beginning to look at me funny! All I need to do is walk between tables (almost like an aisle) and then turn right, and go down a fight of stairs, and come back up when I'm done.

I think I'm wearing a groove in the hardwood floor. The problem is that I really really really like my coffee, and when I'm out, I'll drink refills without even thinking. Caffeine doesn't affect me, but coffee and beer both go right through me.

Anyway, back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, every 15 minutes or so like clockwork. Damn coffee....but it's so GOOD!!!!

Why coffee and beer in particular? I drink a lot of liquids and this doesn't happen often, only when I drink a couple of cups of coffee, or have a beer or two.

Am I the only one?

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Comments: 29

Sara :-) Aug 12, 2006, 11:42pm EDT
If this is a new problem, it could be a kidney infection or something like that. Other then that, I would suggest sitting closer to the bathroom.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 12:31am EDT
This has been going on for years!! I remember as far back as 1999 when we were coming back from a vacation in Missouri, having to pull over about 3 times in one hour! Boy was Mom annoyed. What else could we do? The first thing I wanted to do when we got back into Canada was find a bathroom!!! Believe me, on that trip, I actually wished I was a man.
Felix R. Aug 13, 2006, 12:43am EDT
Same thing happens to me and it has always been this way going back 40 years...with the beer though it's only initially than it slows down so I ahve a feeling that it's not just the beer going through me but rather it kind of drains my body than I continue drinking but don't go so often. I think it's beneficial that your body removes the excess liquid...especially if it's liquor. I had my liver checked recently and the doctor said it was like a babies...I said, 'really, I've drank a few truck loads of beer in my life'...he said 'well, you wouldn't know it by your' liver'.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 1:00am EDT
Thanks Felix. It probably is a good thing, but dang is it ever annoying....especially when I'm OUT and people are staring at me, for walking back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And when I do go, it's not just a "little bit" either! I don't understand where it all comes from!!!
Shaunee C. Aug 13, 2006, 1:59am EDT
It happens to me but I say oh well whatever.If I am drinking beer or anything with acohol in it yeah I will need to go to the restroom.So to heck with with other people think is what I say.It's them with the problem not you.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 2:26am EDT
WOW Shaunee, great point!!! What goes in must come put, and if a lot comes out then a lot must have gone in, and if a lot has gone in then it means that the coffee and the beer were delcious, so yah, you're right!!! Thanks.
Robin M. Aug 13, 2006, 3:19am EDT
I think both coffee and beer trigger something in the kidneys to increase urination. Which is why they are ultimately dehydrating. Happens to everybody. You should worry if you AREN'T peeing.
Carol Roach Aug 13, 2006, 3:19am EDT
they are both duirectics meaning they make you go to the bathroom, you don't have to worry about that
Jerry Kays Aug 13, 2006, 3:45am EDT
...so that there will be no delays when the urge strikes, know where the bathroom is, always get your duirecticions ahead of time...:-)
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 4:35am EDT
Thanks Robin M. That's precisely what my grandfather said tonight, especially after prostate surgery. "I wish I could pee. I'd pay 500 dollars, if I could pee right now! Consider yourself lucky."
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 4:37am EDT
Thanks Carol R. That is GOOD to know! I'm just glad I didn't have coffee and beer in the same meal. I had water in-between, so I don't think I could have lost TOO much liquid. I drink atleast 15 glasses of water a day, and I pee normally, but coffee and beer, and I can release two days worth of water. LOL
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 4:39am EDT
Jerry! You sound like a real PUN-damentalist!!!!
Val W. Aug 13, 2006, 8:39am EDT
Same thing happens to me when I drink coffee. When I asked my doctor about it, he said there is nothing wrong with me; to just cut down on how much coffee I drink. Yea, like thats going to happen.....I just live with going to the restroom more.
Ferrero R. Aug 13, 2006, 12:15pm EDT
Me too...but it's worth it for a really good cup of coffee!
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 2:47pm EDT
Good point Val! The inconvenience is worth the enjoyment of the coffee.

My mother used to drink a pot a da! I can't understand why she didn't float away!!
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 2:59pm EDT
You sad it, Ferraro.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 3:06pm EDT
Yes Loretta, the world needs to get a life! I just hope they don't look at me and think it's the FOOD That's going right through me.... oh well, they need a life!
FAYE L. Aug 13, 2006, 3:17pm EDT
I love coffee too and yeah I have had the same problem. When I am home I drink lots of water because I am using Weight watcher points and I some days feel like I spend my time going to the bathroom.
LOL
Mary M. Alward Aug 13, 2006, 4:22pm EDT
Leah, I'm not sure about beer and coffee, but tea is a natural diuretic. Could you be retaining body fluid? If so, this is why you're constantly running to the bathroom. I had that problem for years, then my ankles begin to swell. When the doctor put me on a diuretic to be taken in the morning, I ran for the first hour or so and then am okay for the rest of the day. Food for thought.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 4:24pm EDT
Faye. I don't have the self control to go on weight watchers, nor do I have the desire right now. Good for you!!

I'm glad I'm not alone.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 5:44pm EDT
You know, it could very well be that. Someone once commented on the size of my ankles. Maybe if I just keep drinking coffee, I won't need a prescription. I spend enough time peeing as it is. LOL Thanks for the suggestion.
Dani Nordin Aug 13, 2006, 11:12pm EDT
I have a similar issue, but it's normally with water. My main drink is water (drink about a half gallon to a gallon a day), and I end up going to the bathroom every half hour or so. It's very annoying, especially when I end up stuck in traffic.
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 11:39pm EDT
I never thought of being stuck in traffic!! That is even worse than my problem!! What do you do about it when you are stuck in traffic?

Well I guess I have some idea, that time I drank too much coffee on the road...not so much that we were stuck, just that there was no place to stop and go on the inter state!
Leah Christensen Aug 13, 2006, 11:59pm EDT
LOL That explains it AND MORE, Paul! LOL
John S. (arizona) Aug 14, 2006, 1:34pm EDT
You all have a problem I was diagnosed with some years ago by my friends. You have TB. Yep, TB alright...........TINY BLADDER!
Once it begins, there is no stopping it......;-)
Leah Christensen Aug 14, 2006, 4:20pm EDT
Wel, now we know. Thanks John.
Carolyn W. Aug 15, 2006, 12:09pm EDT
Iced tea does this to me
Leah Christensen Aug 15, 2006, 12:48pm EDT
I think we all have something, Carolyn.
Karen G. Dec 29, 2008, 10:35am EST
I think we all have that issue.

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