@Amysladek Welcome to the Ex and congrats one month smoke free.
There can be some unusual side effects when quitting smoking. Some are common and others are unexpected. This is what I found. Hope this helps.
When you quit smoking, your heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation will begin to return to normal. This may cause a tingling sensation in your hands and feet. This is usually nothing to worry about and will pass with time.
For stiffness or pain in your legs, take a hot bath, get a massage, rub Tiger Balm where it hurts, or elevate your legs while you sit or lie down. Leg pains may take several weeks to ease. Tingling in your fingers and toes, caused by improved circulation, will generally go away on its own within a couple of weeks. Does quitting smoking make your muscles ache?
Yes, quitting smoking can lead to muscle ache and joint pain. This is often referred to as the "quitter's flu" and can also include symptoms such as fever, stuffy nose, coughing, and lack of energy.
If it continues to be bothersome, I would check with your doctor again.
Stay close and reach out if you need some support.
Barb
