Quitstipation

Discussion created by jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Mar 18, 2017
Latest reply on Apr 13, 2017 by Marilyn.H.July.14.14.

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Nicotine runs your gut.

Undoing this

Takes about a month

It will adjust

nicotine has a stimulating effect on intestinal transit and helps bowel movements and you have developed an automatism in this situation. Constipation is one of the symptoms that occur during nicotine withdrawal."

Constipation and Quitting Smoking - Is It Normal?

Stopping smoking can cause constipation. - PubMed - NCBI

I recommend a well marbled steak and 4 cups of strong coffee.

(and a warning to your family)

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c2q Mar 18, 2017 9:00 AM
So, quitting is a gut reaction then?
I think I'll take a probiotic and trust my gut.
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Mar 18, 2017 9:26 AM
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elvan Mar 18, 2017 9:32 AM
I found that to be pretty annoying along with the other GAStrointestinal symptoms that accompanied it. Warning the family is RIGHT, same with coworkers and anyone passing by.

I remember reading an old blog on NML that Sarah wrote about "pooping rocks." It made me laugh then and still does now.
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- jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 @ elvan on Mar 18, 2017 9:40 AM
  and Pets! and Pet Rocks :-)
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  - elvan @ jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007 on Mar 18, 2017 9:52 AM
    Yep, you got it.
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Mandolinrain Mar 18, 2017 5:16 PM
true that!
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gardenancy8 Apr 12, 2017 10:36 PM
I thought this blog was good to bring back in the posts today, it should be on best of the ex really! Because many don't know that some of us can suffer big time with this! I am one of those people! Mark can we make this part of the best of the ex? I don't remember reading this at the beginning of my quit! I was so starting to getting worried about my gut and wondering what was up! Thanks for all the info guys! It is so appreciated, can't say that enough!

Thanks for the blog jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007
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freeneasy Apr 12, 2017 11:54 PM
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- gardenancy8 @ freeneasy on Apr 13, 2017 12:33 AM
  Thank you! We have many plum and prune(a tree just for pruning) Orchards, that is the family business! But for some reasons they make me constipated! lol strange but true! Glad to see cabbage on there, I had some today!
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shashort Apr 13, 2017 12:06 AM
OH yeah I so remember the horrible gut feeling and pooping rocks (perfect description elvan) haven't heard it descibed that way but so true. Glad that's over!
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dwwms Apr 13, 2017 9:14 AM
I knew that constipation was a side effect - wasn't sure about the gas. A SEVERE WARNING should be issued - before quitting, most gas I had was relatively benign; since then, it could level a room!! (myself included).
Glad to hear this normally settles down after about a month - I think it is starting to..
Doug
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Apr 13, 2017 10:43 AM
Yippers I also remember actually I forgot until this blog post reminded me!
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