Help with headaches

[bonny64]

Hi all I am new on here I quit smoking august with E-CIG and then went cold turkey

January 1st had the normal withdrawal symtoms (not good) anyway 4 months on and still having headaches and neck pain most days. Still not sleeping through the night

any ideas or help would be welcome

[Carissa28 10 MONTH WINNER]

Hi Bonny!! welcome to our quit support group!! Have a look at the pinned posts about common symptoms, myself I have not had headaches, but sleepless night came long before I quit smoking, so I'm very sorry I cannot help there, hopefully other members will be able to help you, but if not, you may wish to see your GP and see if there is something they can offer to help you.

great job with your quit so far and best of luck for continued success!!

[kimberly434 5 MONTH WINNER]

I can tell you what I did to relieve my symptoms of headache and muscle tension...I bought an oil diffuser for my headaches I put peppermint on in it and for my sleepless nights I use lavender oil. I also got acupuncture that helped so much. You can even rub peppermint oil on your temples and that does wonders. I don't like to take medicine so I try to do it as natural as possible. Also, I take melatonin that helps me sleep. Congrats on your quit journey.

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Sounds like tension headaches. Try the oil diffuser as Kimberley recommended, otherwise have a word with your G.P. If it is a withdrawal symptom it should soon pass. xx

[Maddyg]

Hi Bonny , a big welcome and Congrats on your quit, your doing great. I had headaches for at least 6 weeks, but gone now, perhaps it's tension, if your really worried check with GP. The sleeping I'm not , just like you, but never really slept. I will try what Kimberly suggests, anything with a try . Keep strong you really are doing great on your quit xx

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Welcome to our quit family bonny😊

Congratulations on 8 months quit, fantastic so well done🚭👍🏼

Perhaps some simple neck excercises will help to ease things out a bit as we hold a lot of tension in our necks☹️ There are special pillows developed with a slightly different shape which may help as they support your neck in the correct position. I also like lavender on my pillow, nice and relaxing. Drink lots of water to keep you hydrated. There are some good breathing techniques under pinned posts to help ya relax.

As the other lovely members have said, consult your G.P. if it doesn't get any better.

Really hope ya feel better soon💐

We say NOPE not one puff ever🚭 Good luck😊

[Sandie51]

Hi Bonny 👋🏽welcome to the quit family, well done on your progress so far. Yes must admit I had and still do get headaches and neck pain but due to stress and tension so I have been told , try the health shops for remedies they are very good with their advice, but like everyone else has been saying if it does not get any better consult your doctor. Welcome once again X Sandie

[bonny64 LONG TERM WINNER]

Thanks to you all I will take your advice and look around to see what will help.

I've done my best to do this alone but must say it really makes a difference being able to ask for help and getting answers. X

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to bonny64]

Bonny, you are never alone on here

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Hi Bonny64, its lovely to see you here and a big warm welcome to our lovely quit support family

WOWWWWW, you got rid of the e-cig and now cold turkey, thats just fantastic am just flippin loving it Bonny and I hope your very PROUD of yourself

I see you've had lots of great advice from our lovely members to which all I can add is, maybe try Camomile tea, just before you go to bed, cos this has helped quite a few of our members to get a good nights sleep

If in doubt Bonny, please consult your GP for advice

Bonny, if you could please let me know your quit date, or around about your quit date, then we can keep your Winners badge upto date

Take care Pete

[bonny64 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky]

Hi monkey thanks for advice have tried camomile tea and still trying it as I am not a tea drinker will percivier Any way I stopped cigarettes end August and went cold turkey 1jan. So you could say 8 months since last cigarette or 4 months without nigertine.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Bonny and a warm welcome to quit support.

Congratulations on you 8 months quit..that is just fantastic..

you have been given some great advice by others that i cant add too

With us all quitting differently we are very lucky to have a great community of members who are happy to share their own experiences. Collectively we have experienced a wide range of symptoms that helps other members..just knowing that others have experienced the same symptoms of recovery just makes the journey so much easier 😀😀😀🍀🍀🍀