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Avatar n tn I would not think that Chantix would affect your thyroid, but everyone is different. Are you still taking Chantix? I am assuming not. ALso, I feel compelled to mention that I too had the symptoms you had, except for the trouble breathing, and my vitamin D level was extremely deficient. You may want to get that checked. Wishing you the best.
596485 tn?1253821678 I had to stop the Chantix that had worked so well for me because I was getting terrible mental side effects. So now I stick a patch on if I feel particularly weak. It seems to help I know it’s just mental anyway. I also did something else we had our annual enrollment and I listed us as non smokers. I know that the consequences now of smoking are losing my health insurance. For me that makes my choice to not smoke very simple. Great motivation for me anyway.
Avatar m tn i mention this because generally smokers getting lung cancer are long time smokers so if it does benefit them, then i think it would apply to someone who's been a long-time smoker but has not been diagnosed with cancer. either way...i don't know if you've ever quit smoking before, but it's worth it just because many things feel better. i quit 10 months ago. i still get urges sometimes...but ultimately it's great to be able to breath again and smell....
1096641 tn?1271707225 I quit smoking on November 13. I was just down in Disney World and my man handed me a diamond ring!! Beautiful...we've been together 8 years. I never thought I'd get a ring! Anyway...we had a shot and a drink to celebrate our engagement...one led to more ... and I broke...I had two cigarettes! :( I have since had some alcohol on Christmas night and did NOT smoke...I didn't even want to smoke.
Avatar f tn I am going to attempt to quit smoking to nock another bad habit out of my life. My question is...has anyone tried Chantix? I am about to start it but I am really nervous because I have read that it can have some serious mental side effects. Has anyone tried it? If so, what was your experience with it?
Avatar f tn d strongly recommend that he get his thyroid tested, because hypothyroidism can really sabotage weight loss. Best to know up front, if that's a concern. He needs to get TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 tested.
Avatar f tn I am ready to quit, and noticed you said you took Chantix. would you recommend this pill? How long after being on Chantix did you actually stop smoking? I was prescribed bupropian, and wonder if maybe Chantix would be better.
393685 tn?1425812522 I smoke 5-10 a day too. Tried to "quit" using CHANTIX right when they found the goiter (stupid thyroid) and so I started taking Chantix and Levothyroxine at the same (an hour apart) and then came the numbness and tingles in my chin. I stopped both and the numbness and tingles stopped. Now I am smoking and taking the Levo and no tingles (guess Chantix is not good for thyroid huh - they should say that on the box!!!) Smoking for about way too long, I think like 12 years.
Avatar m tn I am 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I just found out 3 days ago. I have been around smokers the whole time I was without knowing that I was pregnant. Is it going to effect me in anyway that I have been around smokers the whole time so far? Plus. I've lost weight since I have been pregnant. I'm not hungry at all. I cant eat 2 bites of a meal without having to push it to the side because I don't want it. Is that normal?
Avatar f tn I, too, smoked for over 40 years. Between that and severe acid reflux, I had built up excess tissue on my vocal cords, to the point that I could hardly talk. I'd gotten to the point that it was so painful to even make sound that I tried not to talk as much as possible. I was sent to an ENT, who said he could remove that tissue (it wasn't cancer, but he was sure it would be soon), but he wouldn't touch me until I had quit smoking for 2 months.
Avatar f tn I don't know what you should do, but I will tell you what I would do...have him smoke outside. Even secondhand smoke is bad for you and the baby, both now and after the baby is born. The past drinking shouldn't affect the baby. Smokers made a choice to smoke, and I don't believe smokers when they say they can't quit. After smoking for almost 40 years, my grandmother got very sick and quit cold turkey. She had cancer. And lest you think it was too late...
Avatar f tn I smoked almost the entire time I treated the first time. My doc also told me that trying to quit while on tx was too much stress. Well... I actually felt "ready" to quit about half way through treatment. I took Chantix, was smoke free with ease after 3 weeks and was off Chantix in less than 3 months. I was a 20+ year pack a day smoker when I quit. I've now been smoke free for 2 years, 3 months and 6 days.
Avatar f tn Early pregnancy and can't quit smoking entirely-yes I know it's AWFUL and am mad at myself and feel terribly guilty but I can't seem to give it up completely. Anyone know if chantix or the patch is better or worse than actually smoking & pg? Ideally I'd be able to quit but can't so far.
Avatar m tn You have the right idea and it will be easier now than in 20 or 30 years. Gum and patches work for many and chantix helped me but some people have side effects and can't take it. I have been smoke free for about 10 months and I still take it a few times a week and it was the only thing that helped.
Avatar f tn It has been suggested to me by my doc that I may have the bronchitis type copd, but never officially put on paper, although I have been prescribed 2 inhalers. I have always coughed up brown flecks in my phlegm. But now, I have been coughing up dark grey after having some chronically infected teeth pulled. Could this be a result of the local anesthetic injections, or a worsening of the copd? I can only get rid of bronchitis for about a month before it comes back every time.
Avatar m tn Wonderful! I remember that same accomplishment and how I couldn't wait for my first week, month, then year. Remember that you have to protect your quit though. Reading the materials on whyquitdotcom are a good way to make sure you stay strong in your resolve. There is a sense of "loss" that comes with the quit and a specific article "my cigarette, my friend" seems to put things in perspective, or at least for me it did.
Avatar f tn I like to breathe more than I like to smoke. Besides, we smokers are outcasts except around other smokers, we stink, our cars stink and they control us instead of us controlling them. You help me and I will help you. I have started a journal to log how I feel on a daily basis for myself and others who wonder how hard it is. Think about posting there with me and share your feelings good, bad, everything no matter how silly it may sound. We can and will do this.
1182186 tn?1264681880 I just started my weight loss program and I am a chain smoker!!! I work out and feel great but then I have a cigerette and there goes my energy. I want to quit so bad but everytime I have tryed I cry, have cold sweats, bad moodswings and a VERY short temper. The two problems that I have are number one I have three kids and I dont want to take it out on them which I have done before soo I started again, and two I work at a kids Salon so patience is a must!!!
444932 tn?1273980797 I had an allergic reaction to Chantix (med to help quit smoking) and my doctor prescribed 6 days worth of Prednisone. This is some evil S***. Makes me feel really hyper but not a good hyper. Lots of energy - too much in fact - but no focus. Makes it so I can't sleep. Feels like I can't eat enough (the last thing I need is to gain weight - self esteem already pretty much sucks). The only positive to all of this is that yesterday at work I was flying high and initially feeling pretty good.
Avatar f tn t any sure bets, but I did quit using Chantix and I never, ever beilieved I would be able to. I smoked for 38 yrs. and I was pretty hard core. When my doctor prescribed the pill, I really didn't believe in it, but thought, why not try. I was very surprised to find that, in the end, I had lost all of my cravings. A suggestion.........read the materials at whyquitdotcom and really prepare yourself for what to expect.
Avatar f tn iDt It Causes Any Defects ... But iWuld Staii Awaii 4rm Blunts , Seeing How Yu Can Still Get Nicotine Intake .. Try Joints , ZigZags , Pipes , Bongs .. Etc . One Thing 2 Keep In Mind Tho Is That Even If It's Not Ah' Cigarette , It's Still Smoke & Can Affect Tha Oxygen Supply 2 Yur Baby ....