Ive replied to a few people but now I will tell you my story as it was a blur to me. I had to ask someone when I officially quit which was Nov 1 2015. I had surgery (my teeth removed all of them lie 10 I think) anyway I had implants put in but some were put where there was infection so this is what happened. I was in so much pain from the implant twisting trying to get put. I was non-stop in pain and couldnt swallow anything causing me not to be able to take my meds so I detoxed off all of them 100mil of Kadian (morphine) thyroid, cholesterol, clonidine, water pills, I was totally over medicated and stopped everything.
The pain was so bad from the implant it formed a big bubble and burst puss shooting out and the screw. It took like 2 weeks or more for it to finally come out, then a second started but I got to the surgeon first. I couldnt before because I really didnt know what was happening to me until the bubble happened and that was only days before the screw came out. Anyway I didnt notice a nicotine withdrawl until now my 2nd month and I have constant headaches, salivating which so far no-one has mentioned plus sweats, no sleep and anxiety.
I smoked 40 yrs, a pack or more a day never tried to quit before, now Im at my wits end, smoking didnt hurt like this does. Is there anyone out there who can tell me how long this will go on for, is it a delayed withdrawl and really my body thinks its been 4 weeks not 8 and this is normal. Im so confused.
Hiya Debbie and welcome to quit support😊
OMG you've really had the worst experience with your teeth, must have been awful😩
No sleep, anxiety and headaches are unfortunately fairly common side effect, not heard of salivating but maybe that's something left from your mouth problems. I have to congratulate you on staying quit for 2 months with all those things happening. Your body has a lot of healing to do and it'll take a while but the good news is, it will get better given time. Have you been checked out by your G.P. just to put your mind at rest given all you've been through. Your poor body has had such a shock that it doesn't know what's going on. I'm wondering if you're using any nicotine replacement or did you quit cold turkey?
No I did it cold turkey, I was in so much pain I didnt even think of cigs, I was puking so much. Thats why I think I have a delayed reaction to going through withdrawl. My body thinks its only been 4 weeks not 8. The salivating is from hunger cravings I think. Im also a recovering bulemic so weight is a big issue for me and I wont give in. I will drool first lol. I put a call to the dr but not heard back.
This is just what I think. Yes my body is confused or Im having a very long withdrawl because of the length of time I smoked 40yrs. Like Ive said Im so confused and searching for answers from someone who did it like me cold turkey and smoked as long. Everyone Ive talked to used something
like patch, gum, inhalor or ecig.
Ive used nothing and Im miserable but to use something now would defeat the cold turkey and I might as well smoke if Im going to put nicotine back in my system.
One of our lovely admin smoked for 40 years and went cold turkey like you. She has now been quit a long time so although it's very hard you can do it. She struggled for a few months but did really well after that. Hang in there as you've been through a lot and you can make it.
Can u tell me how to contact this person, maybe he or she can help me through this and my questions. Are they still on this site?
We have totally different to zones Debbie, however< I am about most days so will reply to you 😀😀
I am anxious to hear your reply many have told me u r the one closest to my situation and u could guide me through this mess
how long did you smoke for and how many. How long was your withdrawl for. Im from Canada, toronto, to be exact King City. Where do u live?
Sorry my wifi is very slow tonite. I smoked for 40 years too😫 I live in the U.K. Please be patient with ur self and take one day at a time💐
u smoked 40 yrs too. Did u do cold turkey? How long did your symptoms last. I very curious to know cause Im so close to having a butt its not funny anything to stop these headaches
did u go cold turkey? I know I sound impatient but also worried how long this will drag on for and is it normal for a 40 yr smoker to still have symptoms in the second month
Omg!!! Yes it is!!! Believe me it is truly HELL ON EARTH!! If you click on my name you can go read my misery in the early stages! I was SOOOOOO CLOSE to saying ^%%%%### the world I'm starting again! Living smoke free but MISERABLE isn't worth it!!!! But BUT LOUD BUT IT IS!!!!! Omg it soooooo is!!! I was where you are! Even went on antidepressants before giving in to stopping my quit! But I didn't! And I promise in a little while you will have moments... Glimmers of oh thank heavens!!! You will feel SO HAPPY that you stuck through the TRULY TERRIBLE STUFF! I promise!!!! Stick with it !! It TRULY TRULY does get easier as the days turn to weeks to months... Xxx
I was also cold turkey.. Pains in teeth. Nose bleeds etc etc etc xx
Hi I went cold turkey 4 months ago to give up I smoked for 40 years it will get easier I still get moments now when it comes into my head if you need a chat or want to ask questions feel free good luck x
Lottie yes I want to know how long u had withdrawl symptoms for. Emjay sent me a post saying it takes 12 weeks (3months) for the brain receptors to not act up and be free something like that. Im curious if that pertains to us who smoked just under a half a century. Have u passed the mark, did u get bad side effects like me. never ending headaches, salivtating, no sleep, anxiety, sweats. Im now trying advil and get temporary relief so the pain is real not in my imagination. My scalp hurts to touch. I dont know if the sweats r from smoking or menopause cause thats never ending too lol.
Where do u live? Im in King City-just outside of Toronto, Canada. Its so cold here temp is -15 and snow.
Hi I know it's really hard but yes I had bad times to not sleeping feeling hungry all the time fed up wanting to just have one because it felt like a death or losing a best friend I had night sweats but being honest think it's from menopause my gums did bleed a lot which I found really strange but look the good news is it gets better honest I am not thinking about it hardly ever and I feel good please keep going I am in uk it's dull and wet here xx
Lottie it seems alot of people are from the UK on here. Not sure why havent found a Canadian yet lol. I know its confusing about the sweats but I tried taking Clonidine which is for sweats and it didnt touch them so Im pretty sure its a side effect.
Im going to get my hormone balance just to be sure but Im 57 and shld be through menopause by now I would hope. Its the pain I cant deal with my poor head. I had a shower and washing my hair hurt like hell. No one told me that this is what I would be facing, they all made it sound like a walk in the park no biggie deal. I think they all lied.
You have been honest and I do appreciate that. I havent had bleeding gums and Im going to have hypnosis again for sleeping. It worked for my anxiety so Im hopeful it will work again. After the trauma I went through I couldnt sit anywhere in my house without getting a panic attack.
If it is going to be 12 weeks of hell then Im ok with that I have 3 more weeks hopefully, I will be moving at that time to Oshawa, Ontario. Its too expensive to live in King City u have to have money to live here, most of the people are rich and Im not lol, its less expensive in Oshawa.
I will have to come down to Toronto for my second surgery end of February. they will try to put the implants back in. Im scared shitless but hopefully there wont be a repeat of the last time. I know u r sleeping right now its 9:30 pm so it must be 2:30 am where u r. Hopefully u r sleeping I forget what that is lol talk later thanks for your help much appreciated
Hiya Debbie, it doesn't seem to matter whether you have smoked 40 years or 4..... The side effects are the same as is the duration of them. Some people get emotional at the beginning. I got that 6 months in 🙁
Your right most of us are from the uk but that's probably due to the site being set up in the uk. But we are very cosmopolitan 😊 I think Arizona is Canadian so you do have a country buddy 😊😂
Hi Debbie the night sweats can last for years with menopause so I have been told and the pain in your head could be to do with all your problems with your teeth you have been through a lot bless you honestly it will get better I am sure don't give in I have had so much stress the last few weeks my daughter had meningitist and was so poorly had my granddaughter staying with me and so wanted a ciggie with all the worry but thought to myself it won't help I have none at home as I threw them all away so put temptation out of reach everyone on here is great I used it a lot when I have bad days gives you strength to carry on are you married or have a partner someone to encourage you xx
Good morning Debbie☕️☕️ Menopause can continue for years... Maybe a little estrogen will help the anxiety and the sweats..... Give it a whirl..... See what your dr says.... My friends mom is in her 70s and estrogen keeps her calm and young😊
Arizona xx
is estrogen a pill. I tried clonidine but it didnt help and Advil for my head but it works only for a little while and comes back. I want to get my hormones tested and see what is going on. They shld be able tell from the test if Im still in menopause right? Where do u live?
Hi Debbie,
Estrogen is a woman's hormone that menopausal woman use to stop hot flashes, anxiety and depression..... Some dr's may think you don't need it but there are dr's that believe estrogen is an important part of a woman's health....
thankyou for the advice. I will ask my doc. your badge is 3MonthHappyWinner? its not a real badge right?
sorry it took so long to repond. I went to the doc told him I need estrogen for my hot flashes, he gave me the low down how it causes breast cancer ect. I told him I dont care. I need to get balanced. I also had my hormones tested to see what is going on.
Im 57 and shld be done with this crap, hell some people dont even get symptoms not fair I say and men shld get menopause too lol. I need to know if this sweating is from withdrawl or the change
Hi Debbie,
The first month I quit smoking I had sweats from quitting ... I guess all the toxins were coming out of my system just like a drug addict.... How long have you been having sweats?
Ive had the sweats 10 weeks now, they r not like I experienced before going through menopause. They last for 1-2 min I think its like a wave of heat going through my body but Im not hot to the touch, my upper lip has a trace of sweat and then its over.
I wish the headaches would only last that long they r never ending Til I take Advil. which Im going to do now
And yes I asked the same question how long and it is around the 12 weeks hope that helps keep me updated on how you get on xx
Lottie plse tell me u r side effect free now, did u get headaches too, u said around 12 weeks is it longer cause u r 4 months free now. R U WITHDRAWL FREE?????
Hi Debbie sorry I have taken so long getting back to you yes I have no withdrawals now all gone feel great yes I did get headaches I think that is quite common for most people I am not saying you won't on occasion feel like you want a ciggie but very rarely I don't even think about them so keep going you will get there xx