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Question asked by Sandy-9-17-17 on Oct 7, 2017
Latest reply on Dec 18, 2017 by Sandy-9-17-17

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It has always been a problem in the past when I quit, and my doc said to use

nicotine gum to help my morning go normally with my coffee!

Quitting smoking has wrecked my digestive system, and it has every time

I have quit smoking.

I am trying to not share TMI but smoking first thing in the morning with my

coffee was like a laxative and now that I don't smoke, my digestive track

is totally out of whack! But I refused to put any nicotine in my body the day

I decided to quit! Because keeping nicotine in my body would still mean

I had an addiction to it.

Anyone else have this issue?

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ahkhippiechic Oct 7, 2017 10:52 PM
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funny you mention it but my girlfriend who is an EX said it was the one thing she missed about smoking, great POOPS.
and isn't is funny that all of us as people, as especially me, never like to mention POO even though we ALL DO IT. Of course, I raised three boys and do know that males are generally more likely to discuss it as a joke. (my boys used to have contests and take photos...). I digress.
I think we should ask a questions of Dr. Hayes and call it POOP.
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ ahkhippiechic on Oct 8, 2017 6:14 PM
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  I was very skeptical about bringing this up, but you just opened the door for me! HaHa!
  Thank you!
  That's all I want, is to have a good poop! Cause since I quit, my system isn't regulating
  and that was my concern, which is why they recommended I do one nicotine gum first
  thing in the morning with my coffee.... But I wanted to be completely free!
  
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ahkhippiechic Oct 7, 2017 10:56 PM
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have you ever tried SMOOTH MOVE herbal tea? one of my kiddos had congenital issues with constipation and I used to give him that. You could try adding chia seeds or ground up flax seed to a smoothie. Or try some of that OTC orange flavored fiber drink that I can't remember the name of. If taking petroleum products doesn't bother you there is something out there called Miralax that add water to the stool and makes things move along quite nicely. (OMG sorry..) My work involves a good deal of medical stuff and I have many clients who use this product...has no taste and easy to get down, just mix in water or juice.
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ ahkhippiechic on Oct 8, 2017 6:16 PM
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  I just tried Miralax today, stool softeners weren't working, and my daughter
  said to try it, but so far nothing.....I look like I am pregnant according to my hubby,
  he thinks twins maybe! HaHa, we are laughing a little about this, but it's really
  starting to concern me!
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  - ahkhippiechic @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Oct 8, 2017 10:43 PM
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    Miralax takes time...if nothing happens in the am you can always take more...all that will happen is ummmm. Loose ness.
    Ok done with that! Hopefully better in am. I have eaten so much in the first 16DOF I have gained 7 pounds. I knew I felt like a stuffed sausage. Wish a good poop could take off 7 pounds! Ha ha ha
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    - elvan @ ahkhippiechic on Oct 9, 2017 10:54 AM
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      ahkhippiechic It MIGHT take off seven pounds but you might have to NAME it.
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      - jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ elvan on Oct 9, 2017 11:00 AM
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        Master of the bowel?
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        jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Oct 9, 2017 11:01 AM
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        The Great Blockage?
        Emperor Of The North?
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        ahkhippiechic @ jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Oct 9, 2017 1:41 PM
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        Alaska pipeline? thanks so much for your humor!
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      - ahkhippiechic @ elvan on Oct 9, 2017 1:40 PM
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        I love this, thank you!!
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  - Mike.n.Atlanta @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Nov 22, 2017 1:27 PM
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    My wife really got on to me one day when I drank her sport drink that was in a pitcher.. Afterwards she kinda smiled & told me it was actually a stool softener. Go figure.
    Keep on keepin on,
    M n @
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    - elvan @ Mike.n.Atlanta on Nov 22, 2017 3:39 PM
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      Mike.n.Atlanta Hahahaha!
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- LilNanaMaggie @ ahkhippiechic on Nov 23, 2017 7:16 PM
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  I think your thinking of Cirtricel, or something like that, not sure of the spelling
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  - elvan @ LilNanaMaggie on Nov 23, 2017 8:37 PM
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    LilNanaMaggie I think it's Citrucel and it is available sugar free...it provides fiber and I have actually been told to take it when I have had severe diarrhea but it is supposed to work for BOTH...it should be taken with lots of liquids.
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Oct 8, 2017 7:38 AM
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Yes - nicotine did aid the digestive process - and it will take a bit for your body to adjust to life without it. Most of us experienced what you describe. The suggestions above are good. I had difficult surgeries after I quit, so took an OTC stool softener that did the trick. You should increase the fiber in your diet, drink lots and lots of water, and exercise if you can.
Your body WILL adjust...but it will take some time.
Nancy
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elvan Oct 8, 2017 2:09 PM
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Sandy-9-17-17 I think we pretty much all did until our bodies adjusted. I take magnesium every night, it keeps things moving and helps to keep muscles relaxed. I think ahkhippiechic might have been referring to metamucil or citrucel, or beneful...all orange flavored stool
"enhancers"...tea helps too. I cut my coffee out so I thought my digestive system decided to just DIE. It took a while and I was terribly gassy at first but now I am "normal." Add fiber AND liquid to your diet and if you need colace as a stool softener, that works too.
Ellen
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ elvan on Oct 8, 2017 6:19 PM
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  Well at least I don't feel so weird about it now, and not alone. How long does
  it take to adjust! And I'm definitely very gassy, I just feel so backed up, and
  now starting to have gas pains! UGH!
  My next move is going to be a bottle of ranch dressing pretty soon! haha
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  - jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Oct 8, 2017 9:58 PM
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    That would do it!
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Fee33 Oct 8, 2017 6:40 PM
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Hey love take some liquid cytrate it's got alot of flavors too I love the cherry n the bottle it's over the counter that should help that situation out don't be embarrassed Everyone poop stinks and guess what we all have poop problems it's just a poopy situation lol love ya hope that helps.
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- jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ Fee33 on Oct 8, 2017 10:25 PM
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  they force fed me that (lemon lime) and popcorn the last night I was in the hospital for 11 days. :-)
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Sootie Oct 8, 2017 7:40 PM
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I think MANY MANY people have this issue when they quit.....I did. No matter what anyone says,somehow that smoke and coffee in the morning DOES promote regularity! Your body WILL adjust to this new normal.......it just takes awhile. Ask your doctor what to do in the meantime as everyone is different when it comes to laxatives. MOVING helps a lot.....walking was my savior. In the meantime........here is what Dale told me when I first quit........."this too shall pass".
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jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 Oct 8, 2017 9:59 PM
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My prescription is a fartty piece of meat (well marbled) and 8 shots of espresso.
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- jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Oct 8, 2017 10:00 PM
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  Grandma prescribed in order phillips first, followed by castor oil, followed by an enema. OH MY!
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Christine13 Oct 9, 2017 2:12 PM
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We use prune juice, to help get things moving, usually quite effective for me a whole glass each day until presto!
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BonnieBee.quit.2.8.15 Oct 9, 2017 2:28 PM
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I think it is just a habit and will pass as Dale jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 has said . I did not have that problem when I quit because i was always irregular anyway but i did have a problem with canker sores in my mouth that really hurt I thought it was from the mints I was eating so i stopped eating them but the cankers kept coming and gradually they began to slow down in numbers and I now see it as a reaction my body had to the stress of quitting . Your problem may be from stress too. Relax and just eat well and drink lots of fluids .Things will work out as time goes by .
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Michwoman Oct 9, 2017 6:11 PM
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I have just recently discovered the benefits of Probiotics in this area. I wish I had known about them when I first quit, too! I had terrible gastro-intestinal problems at first! Your whole body will experience changes. Most of the negative changes are temporary and will level out. Keep your chin up - it is worth it!
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ Michwoman on Oct 9, 2017 7:29 PM
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  Thank you Michwoman, I was actually looking at probiotics this morning, perhaps I should
  go invest in some of that...... All this stuff is going to put me in debt....LoL!
  While this part of quitting has been uncomfortable, I am still so happy to be a quitter! It
  would not cause me to ever start back up again! I'd rather be uncomfortable than be a smoker!
  I also am a Michigander! Western side!
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- Tammyzhere @ Michwoman on Dec 1, 2017 3:43 AM
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  While I wouldn't wish it on anyone - I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. My belly is so distended, I look pregnant and I'm so gassy. I don't drink coffee and can't have a normal poop. I have some probiotics so I will start taking them. I also have some mag and vit c.
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  - Sandy-9-17-17 @ Tammyzhere on Dec 1, 2017 7:39 AM
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    I know that I will get back to normal some day! It is kind of nice to know that I am not alone in this area of discomfort.
    I really don't like looking like I'm pregnant while being a grandma now! HeHe!
    I think yesterday, I may have realized that I might have even become lactose intolerant, although I have never had a problem with dairy before, I know sometimes things change. Like all of a sudden I am allergic to most antibiotics.
    I am testing out my theory this morning, as I changed up what's for breakfast! No cereal with milk, and thus far it seems I may be on to something! Crossing my fingers! I do use a fat free french vanilla creamer that I did use a little in my coffee this morning, but put a halt on having anymore than one cup using it. I will just add coffee to it as the morning goes on!
    I know that walking has helped, but we have all just gone through illness in our home, so that was put on hold for a bit. Heading back to the gym tonight with my guy!
    
    Have a great day !
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    - elvan @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Dec 1, 2017 10:59 AM
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      Sandy-9-17-17 and Tammyzhere...seriously, this too shall pass. No pun intended...okay, pun intended. I remember not being able to button my pants and the gas was terrible. Magnesium and Vitamin C helped me although I really didn't realize it because I took them before I quit. I just increased the dose of Magnesium in the beginning and you are right that walking and activity are great helps.
      Ellen
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molzep Nov 21, 2017 1:30 PM
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Is it better yet? I found walking was magic. Walking, water, probiotic and fiber.
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ molzep on Nov 21, 2017 3:05 PM
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  Yes, it has gotten better, and the walking has been very good to keep me moving in every area!
  I am still having an upper GI, just to make sure I don't have a raw stomach lining like I had once before,
  and the colonoscopy is because my last one 6 years ago, had polyps.
  I am feeling pretty good all in all these past few days other than getting a cold from my guy! Guess what?
  That's going away a lot faster than if I were smoking!
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  - elvan @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Nov 21, 2017 4:57 PM
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    Good for you, Sandy, for recognizing that, hope other things in your life are settling as well.
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Anya Nov 22, 2017 2:52 AM
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I also have this problem. Magnesium and vitamin c are very effective (and healthy!!)

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JACKIE1-25-15 Nov 22, 2017 10:12 AM
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I use to believe the same thing. Cigarette, Coffee and Cream ... Go. It is what's between the ears. No Cigarette, Coffee Cream...Go. It won't be very long when your MIND and BODY both adjust. Just keep stacking those days. Take a little (tsp or two) of oil, olive, coconut, avocado to help. In the meantime it will all come out anyway. lol
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MePlus3 Nov 22, 2017 11:47 PM
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I blew a quit in the past for this reason. Stupid choice! I'm dealing with it all over again. I look about 4mos pregnant lol but I won't smoke I do use nicotine gum and vape a little but a healthy diet is most important. I've learned certain things I eat get me moving almost immediately while other times I don't go at all. Smoking don't always help like Jackie mentioned it's what's between your ears. I blew that quit and still couldn't take a "Good" one. Now coffee is a good source to get it going!
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TurboRose Nov 23, 2017 12:09 AM
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Sandy-9-17-17 thanks for bringing up this topic and thanks molzep for asking a question that revived this thread. I forgot there's a possibility of digestive issues once nicotine is gone. I've always had issues with my digestive system usually an apple a day helps. When I started having problems a few weeks ago I figured it was the same-ole-same-ole. I saw this thread and the lightbulb went on. I too need to have my colon checked. I've never had one and I've been putting it off. I think it's time to face my fears and find out the status of my gut and go buy some more apples.
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- Sandy-9-17-17 @ TurboRose on Dec 18, 2017 1:49 PM
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  TurboRose Go have it done! If you're 50 and over they recommend one! I had one done at 50 and they removed 4 polyps, 2 were benign, and 2 were precancerous. While the prep is the worst for the procedure, it's worth knowing that everything is alright, or whether you need to do it again 5 years!
  It is definitely good to be completely cleaned out! This has been the hardest thing about quitting smoking for me. But I won't let it be the cause of me starting again!
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