Lump in my throat.

[Hodgesd33]

Hi, I had flu the last week or so but decided to go doctors and get help with giving up smoking, last Friday I started on Nicolette tabs the ones you dissolve under your tongue, they are working a treat and after smoking for 38 years I'm feeling quite positive that I can achieve this. I still have the tail end of flu but have woken up this morning with a feeling like something is lodged in my throat, is this something to do with quitting smoking or is it connected to flu. Thank you xxxx

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Hodgesd33 and a big warm welcome to our quit support community.

Congratulations on quitting smoking as this truly is the best thing you can do for your health,

In terms of the feeling of a lump in your throat, that was certainly something that i experienced when i first quit and then i got the throat that felt that it was on fire

Flu like symptoms are very common symptom of quitting. Take a read of some of the information under the topic headings as it really does help you understand what to expect as part of quitting.

If you do have any concerns, don't hesitate is seeing your GP

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[Sarkar7 in reply to glolin]

How much time the lump in throat takes to go away?

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Sarkar7]

It was about 6 weeks for me

[Btowns2000 41 Months in reply to glolin]

Hello I quit smoking about 25 days ago and my neck is burning up is this normal

[jim224488 34 Months Winner]

Hi Hodgesd33,

Your decision to try NRT is the best one you've ever made. So well done on the first step to becoming a non smoker.

Giving up smoking means your body will try to clear out all those nasty's, so on top of the flue you are not going to feel exactly full of life.

Plus I have been on those dissolvable tabs for 3 months and they almost turn to wallpaper paste as they are dissolving so combining all these things will make you feel unwell.

What I've noticed is that as soon as you give up you become much more aware of your body and your health. Think we've all been there!

Plenty of hot drinks and see your GP to put your mind at rest.

But its early days and your body, particularly your throat and lungs will be working hard.

Keep going

Jim

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to jim224488]

Well done Jim on reaching 4 months quit

you are doing ever so well and are such an inspiration. I love how you welcome all the new members and give them some sound advice. Its members like yourself that truly makes this support family such a great help to people on their quit journeys

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[jim224488 34 Months Winner]

Hi Linda,

Thank you so much for the congrats. I couldn't possibly start again now after that!

I think this community is wonderful.

There is often little sympathy or help from non smokers including from friends and families. While support might extend to being very pleased you have given up they don't understand the actual struggle. The pain, almost grief, you go through at the start.

This is where this community and its support comes in. Its brilliant

Jim x

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to jim224488]

I agree Jim. it really does help just know that everyone here understands that struggle. Even so we all go through quitting differently I don't think anyone would say it was easy...But like it has often been said..It is so worth it

For people who already either have low esteem of a touch of anxiety, some of those feelings hopelessness that seems to be rather a common symptom just makes quitting so much tougher..but again...none of this last for too long and and it just means we have to fight harder

[Hodgesd33 4 MONTH WINNER]

Thank you all very much, it's nice to know there is support from such lovely people, I'm also going through peri menopause which brings anxiety and all sorts so am dealing with a lot in 1 go, but I will get through this cos I'm not going back now, I think it would make me physically sick. Well done to everyone that has achieved to stop smoking , I'm taking it day by day but am feeling positive. Xx

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Hodgesd33]

you keep that feeling positive Hodge as it is what will get you through

You are doing fantastically

[droopyJ]

Well done Hodges.... thats a great little quit you have there, keep up the good work 😀😀

That old menopause is a flipping pain in the proverbial..... good luck with that 😀😀

[Hodgesd33 4 MONTH WINNER]

Thanks guys means a lot trying to deal with it all in one go, the stop smoking bit is the easiest part, the anxiety attacks I have are the hardest. Which apparently comes hand in hand with th menopause, and to think this could go on for 10 years scares the hell out of me. Must stay positive and learn breathing techniques or meditation may do it. Xxx

[Yolies 14 Month Winner]

Hi Hodgesd33.

I've had the lump in the throat for about six weeks. It felt like it would never clear and was as uncomfortable as hell. Once or twice I thought about lighting up again just to get rid of it, but I stuck it out. Then one morning I woke up and it was gone.

Now I'm glad I stuck with it. My husband and mother-in-law still smokes in certain areas of my house and I only now realize how awful the stench is. So glad I stuck through hopefully the worse of the withdrawal symptoms as I went cold turkey after 26 years of smoking 1-2 packs a day.

Stick with it, it will go away and you'll feel loads better afterwards.

Hugs to all the quitters.

Yolies

[mabaker1970 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Yolies]

Hi holies, I was wondering did the lump in your throat cause you to keep trying to clear your throat to no avail, and did this cause you to suffer from sore throat and chest pain, I only ask because I am currently experiencing this after quitting 7 weeks ago.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

A big warm welcome to you hodges, we're all here to help you and as you can see already, lots of lovely friendly members to encourage you on your journey, well done for making this terrific decision and we're with you every step of the way😃x

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How long did it takebefore the lump left.I'm going through the same

[Krxav 5 MONTH WINNER]

I just quit I’m on day 7 I feel like I also have a lump in my throat, I have gone to the immediate care and the er, I had a CT which showed a little swelling of the tonsils and adnoids. I am curious if this happens to everyone when you might atart to feel better or if I should be concerned.

Thank you!