I am sick of being sick.....

Discussion created by brittharsh on Apr 4, 2018
Latest reply on Apr 19, 2018 by MichelleDiane

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Good Morning Everyone,

I quit 10 days ago and I am so proud of the way I have been controlling my cravings. I used a patch for the first week and then with Easter I decided that it wasn't worth buying them as well. The only thing is now I am ill. I have a horrible sore throat, I can't stop coughing, my nose keeps running, I break out in sweats and I can barely sleep. I know that these are usually withdraw symptoms but I haven't seen many people discussing them. There are many people that I have spoken with that say they just get moody and a headache; whereas I feel like I was hit by a MAC Truck. I am hoping I am not alone. I can handle the cravings I try to tell myself that it is mental and I can overcome anything mental, but this is physical and I am not sure how long I can keep this up. I was hoping someone could shed some light on how long this will last and what I can do to try to ease the symptoms, I have been trying to eat healthy and exercise but I can barely even motivate myself to get out of bed.

Thank you everyone for listening to my rant,

Hope you have a great day!

Brittany

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AnnetteMM Apr 4, 2018 9:24 AM
The first seven days on the patch means you've been nicotine free for three days, so your withdrawal is still physical. This will pass! Keep coming here and we'll help you ride it out. Good for you for ten days without smoking!
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- brittharsh @ AnnetteMM on Apr 4, 2018 9:42 AM
  Thank you very much. I have quit before weaned myself off the nicotine without any physical symptoms this is the first time just saying I don't need it. Hopefully these symptoms don't last much longer :-(
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desiree465 Apr 4, 2018 9:39 AM
I never had those type of symptoms but I have read posts from others that described similar symptoms. I think the longest someone went through this (that I saw) was up to two weeks after going cold turkey. I think going that long with those symptoms is extreme though and not the norm.
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- brittharsh @ desiree465 on Apr 4, 2018 9:50 AM
  Thank you very much. Yeah it is very rough going through this but on positive note, I will never pick up another cigarette, I would have to go through this whole ordeal again. Definitely not worth it!!!!
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YoungAtHeart Apr 4, 2018 11:46 AM
Doesn't sound to me like ALL of this can be attributed to quitting smoking! Might you have a touch of the flu? No matter which it is, you need to get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, and see your doctor if you start to feel any worse.
Hoping you feel better SOON.
(and it goes without saying - don't smoke!)
Nancy
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elvan Apr 4, 2018 12:22 PM
I was really sick when I quit, I had pneumonia and it exacerbated my COPD so I DID have those symptoms but I really don't think that they had anything to do with my quit. If you don't feel better in a couple of days, I would suggest seeing a doctor. You are the polar opposite of ME...I can handle anything physical that is thrown at me but mental (emotional), not so much. If you want to rule out that it is the nicotine, you could always try using a patch and see what happens.

Congratulations on your quit, you will never regret quitting. Welcome to EX.
Ellen
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JACKIE1-25-15 Apr 4, 2018 12:57 PM
Sounds like you are really sick and it may have nothing to do with withdrawal, I would check with doctor if not better in day or two.
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MichelleDiane Apr 4, 2018 2:13 PM
I've read the previous posts by Elders in the community and I tend to think that there may be something else going on. The flu is still going around and there is always the common cold. To give yourself some peace of mind maybe a trip to the doctor would be a good idea.
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freeneasy Apr 4, 2018 2:42 PM
I agree all the above. Doesn’t sound like this is caused by quitting.
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kristen-9.7.15 Apr 4, 2018 5:27 PM
Doesn’t sound much like withdrawal symptoms. I’m going to say you have the flu.
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Daniela2016 Apr 4, 2018 7:08 PM
When you quit, you will be coughing; your lungs go through a self cleaning process, eliminating the many bad deposits from the cigarette smoke. But the sweats and running nose sound much like you have a cold/flu. However, starting smoking again will only make your throat hurt more, and your cough unbearable. Drink lots of liquids, orange juice is really helpful during withdrawal and with the cold/flu, take some aspirin (with food), and feel better soon.
Don't give up, you are doing the right thing for your health!
Here are some electronic spring flowers for you (real ones might trigger your allergies )
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Sootie Apr 4, 2018 8:41 PM
Sorry you are sick......I am too. I think you may have a cold or the flu. I am calling mine a cold because "The Flu" sounds SO SERIOUS !!!! I have your exact same symptoms and I have been quit for 8+ years.....so it's not withdrawal!
The GREAT thing is after being quit for a number of years I no longer worry "Is this anything more serious than just a cold"
Hang in there you are doing great and you'll get over this "whatever it is". It IS hanging on for quite some time with most people around here.....many have had it.
Feel better soon.
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annaaustin623 Apr 19, 2018 11:37 AM
I feel like I have been hit by a MAC truck too, you are not alone and I am only on day 2 of not smoking at all. I cant sleep but I am exhausted and really want to sleep like if it was an option to take a tranquilizer and sleep through the next week of doing this I would be signing up lol . I do exercise, I did before I quit and it does help if you force yourself. I have headaches, cough and a sore throat by the end of every day. I have been told this is just the body cleaning out the lungs but feels like a bad cold.
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- MichelleDiane @ annaaustin623 on Apr 19, 2018 12:35 PM
  I'm on day four and my cough has finally eased up. Had to sleep in another room, so I wouldn't wake anyone up. But they don't mind and my husband missed me...awww.
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