Headaches

[Lady86]

I don't know if it's a question or a statement but I sure hope my head stops hurting soon, I know the champix causes me headaches but now with not smoking I notice it's more consistent. Any positive feedback would be great 

[YoungAtHeart]

Perfectly normal for someone going through nicotine withdrawal.  Be sure to drink lots of water to help flush out the toxins.

Here is a list of early withdrawal symptoms you might find helpful:  https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2013/01/21/early-withdrawal-symptoms 

Hang in there....the only way out is through - and I promise it will get easier and you WILL start to feel better.

Nancy

[elvan]

You can do this, try to flush your system as YoungAtHeart‌ suggests, it really helps to get the toxins out.  I never took Chantix, my son tried it but had to stop because he had emotional issues on it, I don't remember him complaining about headaches but it was a while ago so I might not remember.

Hang in there.  

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Get plenty of rest, drink lots of water.  Take things slow.  Relax and breathe will help.  Stay close. 

[CommunityAdmin]

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[Lady86]

I think the headaches came because when I quit smoking I was still consuming my normal amount of caffeine as when I was smoking. Fortunately on day 2 I read about caffeine and nicotine and quitting. So I cut it down in half and drank cranberry juice ☺ I thankfully already consume a lot of water due my kind of work. Thanks mark 

[bonniebee]

I would not take a drug to quit smoking just my opinion especilly if it gave me worse headaches who knows what those drugs do . I would take a nicotine NRT at least our bodies are already used to nicotine .The patch worked great for me and many others unless you want to try  going  cold turkey .

[Melisacrow95]

i have been getting headaches since I stopped using a vape. I was wondering if others get headaches as well.

[YoungAtHeart]

@Melisacrow95 

Welcome!  This is an old blog, and only those who originally replied will see yours.  I recommend you write one (Ex Community, top left; then center blue box, "Post a Journal/Blog.")  You can interact with the current community this way.

Here is a blog that details early withdrawal symptoms.  If you are not using a proper dosage NRT, or no NRT at all,  headaches are one of them.

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/t5/Best-of-EX/Early-Withdrawal-Symptoms/m-p/1088041#M1178

Hope to see you on the blogs!

Nancy

[Barbscloud]

@Melisacrow95 Super congrats on 17 days of success.   Here are some common withdrawal symptoms. Headaches result from increased blood flow and oxygen to the brain.   They should only last a few weeks.  Can you take something over the counter like ibuprofen for the pain?

Common symptoms include:

• Urges or cravings for nicotine. This is the most common symptom.
• Headaches.
• Nausea.
• Dizziness.
• Feeling anxious, jumpy, irritable, grouchy or angry.
• Feeling frustrated, sad or depressed.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Trouble concentrating.
• Feeling tired, restless or bored.
• Increased appetite, gaining weight.
• Constipation and gas or diarrhea.
• Cough, dry mouth, sore throat and nasal drip.
• Chest tightness.

You're doing great.  Happy to see you on the Daily Pledge.

SBSC

Barb