Question 1

is it normal to feel like you have a cold a few days after quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Smoke paralyzes cilia, tiny hairs that line the bronchial tubes that clear debris from the lungs. Now that you have stopped, your cilia have started to do their job of clearing out all of the tars & other gunk that has accumulated. Your sinuses will also now get a chance to clean out. This is a temporary phase. Of course, you might just have a cold:) 
congrats on stopping!

Question 2

which are the hardest days whilst quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Usually early on: Everyone's different, but if you are totally tobacco free, the firstfewdays to weeks. If you're physically dependent (most are) then nicotine withdrawal can cause cravings and other symptoms. No magic but quit smoking meds can help, nicotine gum, etcll. the 
key is: distraction. Do something else like take a walk and the craving will pass. Some have cravings for 4  weeks. Free help at 800-QUIT-NOW

Question 3

when quitting smoking is it normal to feel lightheaded and shaky in the first few days of quitting?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: You are having withdrawal symptoms.  Might become agitated, have headaches, feel your skin crawl, feel the need to kill people!

it will get better, and you are worth it!

Question 4

can you get  bad headaches after quitting smoking for 2 days?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also after caffeine withdrawal.

Question 5

after about 40 days of quitting smoking cold turkey were is the body at as far as healing and how long more till your better mentally and physically.?

Accepted Answer

Awesome!: First, going cold turkey is formidable. Going 40 days without smoking is a huge step toward regaining health. The benefits start immediately and accrue each day. Physical deconditioning for any reason takes a toll. However, a person will gain stamina each day he/she walks and increases activity. Improved cognitive function follows. All of this reinforces the huge benefit of being away from toxins.

Question 6

does quitting smoking result in shortness of breath im 49 and haven't smoked for 4 or 5 days now?

Accepted Answer

It can: The toxins in tobacco paralyse the cilia (whiplike hairs) in your respiratory tract. When you stop smoking, the cilia start working again by whipping junk out of your lungs and airway. As a result you may be coughing and bringing up mucus.

Question 7

i haven't had a bm for 4 days due to quitting smoking. citracel isnt working. i am in pain, cramping and afraid to eat. what should i try next?

Accepted Answer

Vit. C, Magnesium: Congratulations on stopping smoking!
my favorite remedy for this situation is high doses of vitamin c. Get a buffered vitamin c powder and take about 3000 mg every hour and within a few hours you should have results. You could also take milk of magnesia- this is safe and effective and will also give results within 4-6 hours or so.

Question 8

anxiety, fear and dizziness after quitting smoking..it has been 3 months now since i left but its less now a days ..is it normal? how long it takes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Like any other addiction your needs to re adjust . Continue the good work !

Question 9

quit smoking 6 days ago and my pulse is anywhere from 55 to 70 bpm from being 80 to 100 bpm is this normal to slow down from quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine withdrawal: Nicotine is a potent stimulant which increases heart rate. Quitting smoking lets your body get rid of nicotine so heart rate and pulse will revert to whatever is normal for you. Stay with it and see your doctor for any concerns. See: http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/i-want-to-quit/benefits-of-quitting.html Best wishes.

Question 10

i feel diziness after quitting smoking. 30 days ago i quit  smoking. now when i walk i feel dizzy and that diziness led to unbalancing.help me please?

Accepted Answer

Not related : It's unlikely that your dizziness has any relation to quitting smoking. Dizziness in the absence of other symptoms is usually a benign condition causes by a virus in the ear, but could be due to other very dangerous conditions. You should visit and ENT doctor for a physician exam. And don't drive if you're dizzy. It's dangerous.

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Is it normal to feel like you have a cold a few days after quitting smoking?

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Which are the hardest days whilst quitting smoking?

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When quitting smoking is it normal to feel lightheaded and shaky in the first few days of quitting?

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Can you get bad headaches after quitting smoking for 2 days?

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After about 40 days of quitting smoking cold turkey were is the body at as far as healing and how long more till your better mentally and physically.?

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Does quitting smoking result in shortness of breath im 49 and haven't smoked for 4 or 5 days now?

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I haven't had a bm for 4 days due to quitting smoking. citracel isnt working. i am in pain, cramping and afraid to eat. what should i try next?

A member asked:

Anxiety, fear and dizziness after quitting smoking..it has been 3 months now since i left but its less now a days ..is it normal? how long it takes?

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Quit smoking 6 days ago and my pulse is anywhere from 55 to 70 bpm from being 80 to 100 bpm is this normal to slow down from quitting smoking?

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I feel diziness after quitting smoking. 30 days ago i quit smoking. now when i walk i feel dizzy and that diziness led to unbalancing.help me please?

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