Health benefits

[Freebuffalo9930]

hi i quit smoking 105 days ago now and i am still feeling pain in my muscle and bones i was told by my gp that ill start to feel the benefits from 3 weeks but im not is this normal please any advice would be greatly appreciated

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello Freebuffalo9930 and welcome to Quit Support. It's never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.

Well done for your 105 smoke free days. I wonder if your gp has ever smoked,been addicted to nicotine. The "official" time our bodies take to cleanse is 5 days but in reality it’s just not possible to state how long it takes for us to feel better. We're all different with different lifestyles etc. Have you have been without nicotine for about 3½ months or are you using some sort of NRT (nicotine replacement therapy)?

Nicotine is a very powerful, addictive drug, while we're using it, it can mask any underlying problems that we may have. When we stop, these, often unknown, conditions reveal themselves, so we may not feel better.

This is an older post which may help you. There are many more in our pinned posts.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

Hang in there FreeBuffalo as life does get better.

If you could let us know the exact date of your quit, we'll assign you a winners badge and update our database.

[Freebuffalo9930 3 Months Winner in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you for the reply,I quit on 27th October 2024 and im using nicorette quickmist at the minute and it has been an extreme struggle as im in agony all the time and docs do nothing but fob me off

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter]

hi there Freebuffalo9930 . . . I second what Tabbycat has said 😊 It can take time for your body to adjust from the effects of smoking but the benefits are great in time .im sure you will get there 💪😊 it might be worth checking with your gp or pharmacist if your feeling like this as theres lots of bugs and germs going around this time of year I remember one of the times I stopped smoking I ended up with abit of a chest infection and needed antibiotics and steroids. In time your body will adjust and get healthier .youve got this 💪😊dont give in it can be hard quitting especially if you don’t feel 100% one day at a time Remember .Let us no your progress there is someone always around or not far away if you need support take care 😊oh and congratulations on your 105 days not smoking 🙌🥳 your doing amazingly you’ve got this 😊💪🙌xxxxx

[Freebuffalo9930 3 Months Winner in reply to Yvonneh1234]

Thank you for replying i have been to gp and all they do is fob me off and say oh there is nothing wrong with me and shoo me away its very degrading

[Freebuffalo9930 3 Months Winner in reply to Yvonneh1234]

Also i was told by an a&e doctor that i urgently needed a colonoscopy so i spoke to gp and he dismissed the urgency and did a routine referral instead even though a family member who has the same symptoms as me and she still smokes getting an emergency colonoscopy from the same doctor its absolutely ridiculous

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

Hi Freebuffalo9930 👋and welcome to Quit Support 👍😀🚭Well done on your 105 days smokefree 🚭👏👏👏I see the girls have given you some great advice already 🤩👍so all I will say is that our bodies are all so so different, so please just be patient and all will come good 👍stay strong now 💪and speak soon 😀😸

[Freebuffalo9930 3 Months Winner in reply to monky]

Thank you and i hope so as it feels like im dying speak soon

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi again Freebuffalo9930 you know we can't give any medical information because we're not qualified. We can however share our experience or that of other QS members.

I've never used any NRT but I've heard from a few members that Nicorette can cause unpleasant side effects. Here's just one example that I've found:

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

If you think that the spray could be a cause of your problems I suggest that you try another form of NRT ASAP. 3½ months is a long time without any adjustment

EDIT:Another warning ⚠️

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter]

hi Freebuffalo9930 I agree with Tabbycat again 😊 if you are using NRT they might not be suiting you everyone is different and has different experiences with these Some find it easier than others to pack in where others really struggle like Tabbycat stated we can’t give any medical advice out to anyone but if your feeling that unwell I would suggest ringing 111 and discuss your symptoms with them maybe they can offer advice if your ill? Quitting smoking can make you have a lot of emotions it can make you anxious irritable teary abit of everything really 🤔 I think most of us went threw them all 😂Take care and stay strong with your no smoking journey you will get there 😊xxx

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Hi Freebuffalo9930, Welcome to Quit Support. I see the girls have already welcomed you and given you some good advice. You say your using the Nicorette mist , which I know some members have struggled with in the past.

It might be worth changing your nrt. and trying an alternative. This link will take you to some of the choices you have. Look under the heading Nicotine Replacement.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

Look forward to supporting you. xx