Detox or Contagious???

[tigs]

Ok, I know I am going to have some issues caused by getting 30 years of smoking crud out of my body. Lots of old toxins to deal with. So..I am dealing with the usual/common: sore dry throat, drippy sinuses, on and off achey lungs, etc. What I haven't see mentioned before is low grade fever, breaking out in sweats, and some sore lymph/glands in the neck.

I work in an office that deals w/ community based medical (injury) rehab. Some of the people we work with are pretty susceptible to infection, so I need to find out if these last are also common symptoms, or if I am sick? I don't want to create extra issues for the patients!! Today, I went to funding and professional meetings, but did not work with the patients because I didn't want to take that chance...went home sick instead. So...could people sound off and let me know whether or not you had any sweats, low fever (up about 2 degrees), or such during your quit?

Thanks for the input!! (PS started the quit on the 8th, started having these issues Sunday, slept all day yesterday)

[mandy3]

i didn't but i have only smoked about half as many years as you have... i don't know if that would make a difference or not.

i hope you feel better though.

[christine2007]

Generally, quitting an addiction can present an array of physical issues... but what you describe sounds more like a cold and/or flu. I'd call the doctor or go to a walk in clinic for confirmation though. I wouldn't risk infecting an already tricky population. Best to be safe... but when you're talking about swollen lymph nodes and such... it would be advised to seek qualified medical professionals. Just my two cents. Good luck with your quit!

[karen44]

Doctor time! I wouldn't just think it's detoxing especially with a fever girl. Better be safe then sorry right??

[marsha]

I had the same symptoms,,, started with a sore throat and low grade fever,,
this went on for over a week,, I kindof think it was a virus but my doctor
said that your body with go through a detox naturally. She said your lungs
will expell the tar from them,,, gross huh.... and I've been coughing up alot
of brownish green stuff. Hang in there your doing great,,everyday is a
great accomplishment!!!!!!!!!! Smoke Free Forever!!!!!!!!!!