RA smoking

[Wantplaytennis]

Read various items,suggesting one should give up smoking with ra.With difficulty have done so having previously ignored the advice. Have to say that after the first week or so,the inflammation and soreness in affected joints reduced considerably. Downside though has been constipation!!

[helixhelix]

Giving up smoking was the best thing I ever did! The constipation will pass (😂 no pun intended).

[AgedCrone]

Stick with the No smoking a find a laxative that suits you.Well done for giving up the evil weed!

[Gnarli]

Stopping smoking is so hard to do. Well done for finding the strength and will power to quit. Next thing is what are you going to spend all that lovely extra money on?

[Madmusiclover]

Well done. For other reasons I rely on lactulose. It’s very gentle and can be bought over the counter.

[vonniesims]

Well done. It is so hard, but the best thing you can do for your health

[bpeal1]

Congratulations that’s a massive achievement. Thankfully I have never smoked but I have seen others give up and know it’s not at all easy. Well done. Hopefully the constipation will be temporary!

[asb27]

Good move.I gave up smoking over 30 years ago. I used apples as a substitute. Whenever I got a craving I took a bite or three of an apple, got through four or five a day sometimes. Even down the pub, a pint of beer and an apple! It's a long haul, but you are on a mission. Keep it up, good luck, you won't regret it.

[Hidden]

Fresh coffee!!

[Wantplaytennis in reply to Hidden]

Coffee nice,problem is I accociate with having a cig!

[Hidden in reply to Wantplaytennis]

You’re doomed then; sorry 🥺.

[Hezekiah]

Walking can be a help for giving up. If you feel the craving just leave the house and walk up the road a 100 yards or so, then back. If you're fit enough to do it, you might find it a good distraction.

[Mmrr]

Excellent. As an ex smoker myself I know that the constipation will solve itself through time.

And, just think of all that extra money you will save not buying cigarettes....be good to yourself with it. A just reward.