I have had the WORST sinus pain since I have quit smoking. While I was smoking I would get sinus pain as well that was one of the many reasons why I quit, one of the smaller reasons, but still a reason.
Now that I have quit it is worse than ever. My throat and ears have also been hurting a bit since I quit. I don't know if it is all the crap smoking put into my sinuses ect trying to work itself out or what but I am starting to get annoyed by having severe sinus pain & pressure every day.
Anybody else experience this? Suggestions for feeling better?
Now that I have quit it is worse than ever. My throat and ears have also been hurting a bit since I quit. I don't know if it is all the crap smoking put into my sinuses ect trying to work itself out or what but I am starting to get annoyed by having severe sinus pain & pressure every day.
Anybody else experience this? Suggestions for feeling better?
maybe you should go see your doctor...they could recommend or prescribe you some medications...i'm pretty sure they will be more than happy to assist you in your efforts to quit.. especially if your health problems are getting slightly worse
* I guess after reading everyone elses responses, it could be either. It never hits me this bad, though.
It could possibly be allergies as well, but I really think it has something to do with quitting too.
Somebody told me about those neti pot things...well I couldn't find one but I found a similar system that uses a bottle...bought that..have been using it...last night and then 2x today and it is really helping my sinuses already!
Are you sure your not experiencing allergies? Even those who don't have allergies are feeling some symptoms this year the pollen count has been at it's highest this year and worse. The DRs even say so too even if you don't' have any type of allergies or seasonal. Also may want to get check for a sinus infection if it hurts that much, you may need an antibiotic
I have to report the opposite effect. I have had some type of sinus pain, head-aches, and joint paint for at least the last 18 months strait. I'm on day 5, this time, without smoking and I have no headache, no sinus pain, and very minimal joint pain. What I figure must be occuring is some type of bio-chemical imbalances and then rebalancing, unless maybe your blood pressure is up. Check with your doctor ASAP just to be safe. Difficult to say since we seem to be experiencing exactly the opposite effect. My doctor agreed with me that my smoking was a very likely cause of the sinus troubles I have experienced. In any case I wish you well and don't fool around. See the Doc! Saline mist works for me followed by hot compress across my face. I'm not taking OTC pain relievers anymore either.
Jim
So, it should get better, but you may want to go to the doctor...you may need antibiotics,
Crystal
Yeah, i have always had horrible problems with my sinuses also. And in fact this past winter i was sick every month for 6 months.....so, i am very interested to see if this winter is different because i am not smoking.
Crystal
Jim
I just started on antibotics.. and i am going to buy the neipot thing - i heard it works wonders!
If your symptoms are severe you must call your doctor, though, or go to a walk-in clinic for help. You could be developing a serious sinus infection.
Since I no longer smoke I have more awareness of other things going on in my body... simply because I have the time! LOL
Jim
I am 68 days quit and have just joined this site have had terrible sinus pain since 6 weeks have never had it before and the pressure in my head is awful. Has anyone come up with any tricks. Have been to doc had antibiotics and no change
Sinuses are awful! Brain fog a close second. Constipation and then the release of tar babies....yuck! My body seems to be a self destruct detox mission and I'm just along for the ride. Anybody experiencing gas too? And body aches and itching. It's not the flu cause there is no fever. None of these are listed in any withdrawal symptom list on any medical site. Who writes those things?! Some premed know-it-all? Anyway I'm day 6. Good luck to all of you. I'm sure ill have more to come. May the Schwartz be with you!
wow! so glad i happened upon this site.... does anyone have a dry throat? i mean where its almost gagging?
This topic brings a lot of people to the EX Community. From the view count it doesn't seem like much but I know it was a popular topic before we moved platforms. Since this actual thread just finally got moved recently it doesn't have a lot of views yet but it did have a lot of views on the temporary version I created until we waited for the actual thread to get moved over.
I'm curious now after some time has passed to hear from those who previously commented on this topic what they have as feedback for people who come here to the EX Community wanting to know more about what they're experiencing and what they might be able to do about it. I would also love to hear from some people who found us who have this question. Where are you at in your quit. Have you seen your doctor? What are they recommending? What have you done to alleviate the problem? What worked? What didn't work?
Mark
EX Community Manager
Don't blame quitting, blame smoking. When we smoke we destroy the epithilium (lining of our sinuses). I found olive leaf helps a lot. I use the nasal spray, throat spray and I take the oral supplement. Seagate Products carry amazing products. Very reasonably priced.