Rocky: my husband, Flash, has the same problem when he tries to drop caffeine. Terrible migrane-like headaches. So much so that Barbara has occasionally been served the "not today, dear, I have a headache" line.
In any case. The doctor recommended the use of caffeine pills to make the transition easier. That is, cut the drinks out altogether, then use the caffeine pills to gradually taper off the stimulant. I don't really know anything about this, though, and I'd suggest you find a reputable source where you can read about it, or talk to your doc.
But in any case, perhaps this would allow you to immediately cut the soft drink calories without suffering the headaches.
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