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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

I'm eating a lot of sugar-free hard candy and taking Ibuprofen. I think it's part of a healing process, too. However, I've had a swallowing problem for years that has become worse because of the lack of mucous. I couldn't swallow my medications earlier this week. That's why I went to the emergency room. Next week, I'll see a ear, nose, and throat specialist. From the tests--x-rays, swabs...--the doctors don't believe I have cancer anywhere in my body. I have nothing that's likely to kill me any time soon. See, this is one of the problems with smoking: I've always been paranoid about getting cancer. Now I'm paranoid that in their zest to repair, the cells will proliferate too quickly.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,863
Amount Saved: $698.63
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 15 Mins: 13 Seconds: 40

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11218

Hi Brenda,

When you quit smoking you may experience a sore or dry throat. This is a sign that your body is getting used to having less mucous. When you smoked, your body produced lots of mucous to protect the airways from the toxins in smoke. Now, your body doesn't need it anymore.

How long will this last?

The first few weeks after quitting. But remember every person is different and every quit is different.

Tips to help:

Sip ice-cold water or fruit juice, chew sugar-free gum or have cough drops or hard sugar-free candy.

If you have a symptom that persists or seems worse than you expected, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Brenda-

Hang in there girl- I too have had some strange side effects. After the first couple of weeks my mouth was filled with painful canker sores, and believe it or not, I just went through the same thing last. After 3 months!

I glad you got checked and everything seems OK. This just confirms it once again: smoking does a number on your body.

Be well,

Tim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 99
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,980
Amount Saved: $544.50
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 9 Mins: 27 Seconds: 4

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

I had a throat culture done today as well as throat ex-rays... My throat is very dry. I was told to stay hydrated. It's beginning to look more and more like my sore throat is related to quitting smoking. I just think this is the strangest side effect, and I'm wondering how long this is going to last.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,863
Amount Saved: $698.63
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 12 Mins: 52 Seconds: 34

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Hi Brenda

I missed this thread. I'm relieved that you are ok now.

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 165
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,475
Amount Saved: $247.50
Life Gained:
Days: 18 Hrs: 20 Mins: 7 Seconds: 36

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

Brenda,

Thanks for keeping us posted on your health. Sometimes it can be hard to predict how our bodies will interact with our non-smoking status. Sometimes people experience health concerns earlier in their quit while others may have more issues later in their quit. Continue to check in with your doctor and notify them of any new concerns you may have with your health.

Let us know how you are doing with your quit, we are here for you when you need us!

Sarah, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Hi! Thanx for the concern. The problem has been diagnosed as GERD, basically acid reflux disease. Probably a combination of the foods I'm eating and the TB meds I'm taking are taking a toll. The lists of possible interactions with the medication is more than three pages long and most of the interactions occur with food. However, my doctor originally told me not to pay attention to being on a special diet. I guess she figured that it was possible, and likely, that I wouldn't suffer any interactions. I'm also thinking that maybe smoking has something to do with it? I don't know. I guess a part of me believes that I would have had problems with my throat the first few weeks--not nearly ten weeks later.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 67
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,809
Amount Saved: $678.38
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 9 Mins: 32 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 28

Brenda, I just saw that you had just posted on another thread. I was so relieved to see that you are OK. Were you able to see your doctor or did your throat just get better? Everyone is worried, let us know!

Wynn

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 31
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 558
Amount Saved: $251.10
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 6 Mins: 35 Seconds: 16

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