Feeling sick?

jrcox520

I quit about 35 days ago. Since then I have been enjoying clothes that smell lovely, food that tastes better, and more money in my pocket. I also enjoyed a major throat infection and after recently recovering from that, I still feel like I am "getting sick" in my throat. I never coughed when I smoked, but now I'm coughing it up and it can be painful. I read that getting this stuff up can uncover weak spots in the throat and lungs that are susceptible to infection. Anyone have any comments on this? I smoked for 17 years and I don't expect to be fully recovered overnight, but it would be nice to hear other people's stories.

CnocNaCu

Today I am 40 day quit and was waiting for things to happen. You hear all the time: you will be coughing it u:sick: p, get rid of the tar, blabla. Nothing happened.
But since last week I am coughing regularly and quite disgusting bits are leaving my system :sick:
My voice changes every now and then to a voice I know from people who have had 100 cigs that night and at least 10 bottles of wine. A very deep, rusty voice
My doctor said this is normal and will eventually go. She also said I could be more likely to develop throat infections or colds.
So I guess all is fine and we have to deal with that.
Drink gallons of water, that really helps to get rid of whatever doesn't belong in your lungs:drinker:
Well done and keep up the good work:flowerforyou:

gavini

this is normal - think about the fact that your body has grown to depend on nicotine, now you have removed it, so it needs to find a new normal and find balance - although everyone's body is different so you may see this manifest itself differently than i do or someone else does.

anytime i have quit i have had a sudden resurgence of acne as well as cold sore type stuff in my mouth/tongue.

at the end of my long runs i have had a deep uncomfortable cough recently and since i dont seem to have a cold the rest of the run or the rest of the day, i think that is smoking related.

i havent had the coughing up stuff thing that many people mention though.

right after i quit i had a bit of a sore throat

one big positive that i didnt expect and dont think i have heard others mention is that i havent been as tired since i quit. i am positive about being less tired lately and i havent changed my hours/schedule or my workout routine and my diet is mostly constant. i quit in july, smoked in sept/oct and then quit again. i also cut down on sugar in july/aug a bit so i think that is a factor also but i havent eliminated sugar or made a drastic change, more around the edges if you know what i mean.

i drink a couple gallons of water a day and have for years so that surely helps.

LuciaLongIsland

I smoked for over 40 years and never coughed. I quit because I went into a coma. I haven't smoked in 2.5 years. I had a pulmonary embolism which damaged my lungs. The doctors wanted me to cough but I didn't. I was fortunate to have lived. The worst thing was all the weight I gained. Good Luck, you will be ok. If you need advice please see a doctor.

krb731

I got the cough, a cold and and sinus infection about a month after I stopped. I was pissed because I don't get sick often. I ended up getting a cocktail shot and I've been okay since then. It will pass.

gavini

I ended up getting a cocktail shot and I've been okay since then.

so you only needed one shot or did you need to get drunk for it to take affect

krb731

I ended up getting a cocktail shot and I've been okay since then.

so you only needed one shot or did you need to get drunk for it to take affect

LOL, good one!

Cupcake1015

hey all. new to MFP and to the board. I haven't had a cigarette in two weeks. at first, I felt really good. my sense of smell and taste were coming back, I started walking and exercising more, and I felt like I was gonna beat this addiction for good. however, for the past few days, I have had a very sore throat, nasal congestion, headache, and itchy eyes. I was sick for Christmas, and frankly, I was really pissed about it. even though I know that I'm not going to feel great overnight and this will take some time to conquer, I'm discouraged and frustrated. anyone with similar stories, concerns, frustrations?