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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1040

Hi, Freedom. OK, this is interesting. It could be that your smoking was actually preventing you from getting canker sores, and now that you've quit, you've lost your protection. Awright, I know that isn't what you wanted to hear, and that may not be the case at all... or it may be... go to see your doctor about it for the straight goods. Anyway, this is what I found on the net, and a link to the site: "APHTHOUS ULCERS AND FEVER BLISTERS. Recurring aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, are exquisitely painful and very common, affecting 10-20% of the general population and as much as 50% of health professionals. Rather than producing or inducing this ulcerative disorder, tobacco smoking seems to prevent its occurrence or diminish its effects. Aphthae frequently begin to appear or reappear in persons who stop smoking, and almost all (96%) affected individuals are nonsmokers. Canker sores are likewise less prevalent in smokeless tobacco users than in nonusers. The reasons for this "protection" are unclear, but may be related to an increased mucosal keratinization or a reduced immune attack against the bacterial antigens thought to trigger ulcer formation." [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 124 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $37 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Hi! I'm on my 10th day of being a non-smoker. However, now I am getting canker sores. I actually have 7 of them right now, and it's very hard to eat anything. Has anyone had this happen to them and how long will this "phase" last? I used to get one on occassion, but not like this. I hope someone knows why this is happening! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.85 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Thanks to everyone for their advice! This truely is a support group. :) I had no idea that this was a side effect from quitting, and wasn't prepared for it. I feel better knowing that it is a sign that my body is healing. I can put a positive spin on this instead of a negative one! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 96 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

I got some sores in my mouth as well. If it is not a serious medical condition, it is your mouth adjusting to not smoking. When you log in, mouth sores are listed. Check the box and a more detailed description will be on the following page (it will explain them better than I can!) :blush: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 62 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 936 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $260.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

Wow! That is an impressive answer! See.....we're never to old to learn :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 184 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,217 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1472 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Freedom, A small number of smokers experience mouth irritations when they cut down or quit smoking. The cause is related to chemical adjustments that are taking place in your mouth. For years your mouth has had to withstand repeated assaults with hot cigarette smoke. Your tissues are adjusting and healing. How long will this last? First few weeks after quitting. Tips to help: Use topical treatment for mouth sores. If you experience sores for longer than a few weeks, consult your doctor. Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 186

I know I had them and I was relieved to find out it common among quitters. Weird how the body reacts. Kind of neat just to observe all the things that happen. Mentally, physically and emotionally. Colleen [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/10/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 741 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $348 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

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