I quit a 35 year, 2-3 pack a day cig habit 3 months ago. I stopped smoking immediately and started vaping 24 MG liquids. I'd say I vape pretty heavily. I think I went thru some nic withdraw symptoms, many commonly mentioned here, but I still feel pretty much like I did when I smoked. A few things have improved like my stamina and sense of smell but now I feel tired all the time, my gums are sensitive, my GI system seems out of kilter and my sinus's don't seem right. Am I still in a state of repair? I'm not going back to analogs but I'm hoping I eventually feel much better overall than I do now.
Quit cigs 3 months ago, is my system still adjusting?
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I really can't say myself as I only smoked 10-15 cigarettes a day. I have cut that to about half. I do commend you for going cold turkey. That is something I can't do right now. I have way too much stress. I feel better overall. My chest seems pretty clear. I am going to sleep much earlier now and getting up earlier. My weight has stayed the same. I have always had GI issues even when I went 2 years without anything so I can't comment there. I have seasonal allergies so no comment again as I would never notice.
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The gum thing should go away eventually, you're getting better blood flow to them . After 35 yrs it's gonna take some time if you don't also work on it in other ways to. I start walking (this will be my third time around). Just a block or 2 for awhile and build up as you can. You lungs need the exercise to improve and help expectorate the crap we've let hang out in there. Sinuses it's just been a bad year for it in the midwest, I don't usually have probs but even before I went back to full vaping 5 days ago I've been miserable with them. And yes I've been a 1 pad for 30 yrs until then. Also make sure yo're drinking enough fluids
Thanks for the replies. I get pretty good exercise at work but I've been laid off for a few weeks and that could be adding to my lack of energy. I'll be working next week and it's going to be hot so that should get the blood flowing pretty good. Hydration. Yes. I know for a fact I'm not getting enough water and I drink a lot of coffee. Thanks for the reminder.
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That's a lot going on, too much actually for us to figure out from here. Like we don't know your dental care routine, how often you see a dentist, your periodontal situation. Common would be bleeding gums when you quit smoking. But "sensitive" gums - could be anything. Sinus issues? This has been an absolute allergies from hell season for people with allergies.
Some people do get more out of smoking than others There is evidence that smoking produces small amounts of MAOI's (basically - antidepressants) and some people do go a bit depressed when they quit. That one can take months to adjust to if you were sensitive to that aspect of smoking. People with depression or an inclination toward it are more likely to notice this issue.
Have you run any of these issues by your health care providers?
That's a lot going on, too much actually for us to figure out from here. Like we don't know your dental care routine, how often you see a dentist, your periodontal situation. Common would be bleeding gums when you quit smoking. But "sensitive" gums - could be anything. Sinus issues? This has been an absolute allergies from hell season for people with allergies.
Some people do get more out of smoking than others There is evidence that smoking produces small amounts of MAOI's (basically - antidepressants) and some people do go a bit depressed when they quit. That one can take months to adjust to if you were sensitive to that aspect of smoking. People with depression or an inclination toward it are more likely to notice this issue.
Have you run any of these issues by your health care providers?
My gums have improved since cutting down on analogs(I have periodontal disease) . My dental hygienist saw a big difference. Now one trick I have learned on keeping your gums healthy besides flossing is to lightly brush your gums sideways. This is the first time since I started seeing her in 13 years that my gums have improved without all the expensive treatments that they had been giving me.
Thanks. No, I have not talked specifically with my doc about any of this. The reason I quit was because of chest pains, which led to discovering a 60% blockage in my heart. My doc is just glad I quit smoking and doesn't really have an opinion on vaping or tobacco withdraw symptoms. As far as my sinus issues, I've always had sinus problems though I don't think it's allergy related. I guess I was hoping I'd see some improvement there from quitting cigs.
Now the GI stuff I believe is directly related to quitting cigs and/or vaping.
Here is a list of how and when the benefits of quitting cigs happen in an 'average' quitter:
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/a_benefits_time_table.html
There can be changes as far in as 1 year+!!!
Please note that since you are still taking in nic, not all points are applicable. Plus it is different from person to person.
Hope it helps!
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http://whyquit.com/whyquit/a_benefits_time_table.html
There can be changes as far in as 1 year+!!!
Please note that since you are still taking in nic, not all points are applicable. Plus it is different from person to person.
Hope it helps!
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I was a 55-year, 2PAD smoker before I switched; have been vaping for almost 10 months now, and am still seeing physical changes, so I'd hazard a guess that yes, you're still in a state of repair. People react differently to quitting the smoke, so it's almost impossible to say what's "normal." I had pretty drastic GI symptoms for the first 2 months or so and still have spells of that, though I can't be sure that they have anything to do with vaping at this point. Also saw fairly major changes in the sleep/wake cycle that lasted for 3-3.5 months.
I've been told that smoking can mask symptoms of dental and gum problems, that become evident when you quit. You may want to see your dentist about that if it worries you.
The two things that have helped me and seem to have accelerated the rate of improvement are good exercise and sufficient hydration.
My suggestion is to give yourself time and don't expect too much too soon. Just concentrate on how much your health has improved, after 35 years!
I've been told that smoking can mask symptoms of dental and gum problems, that become evident when you quit. You may want to see your dentist about that if it worries you.
The two things that have helped me and seem to have accelerated the rate of improvement are good exercise and sufficient hydration.
My suggestion is to give yourself time and don't expect too much too soon. Just concentrate on how much your health has improved, after 35 years!
I've noticed a lot of changes (for the better) since quitting analogs. The biggest change is being able to taste things better. Aside from that I've noticed greater lung capacity and oddly, the skin on my hands seem to be more supple...especially in the fingertips.
35 years...yours lungs are still prob in the.. help me..help me..phase lol, i smoked for 15 years and the first and second month were pretty gross when it came to coughing up black/green crap...
Congrats on quiting
Congrats on quiting
The exhaustion thing is something I've noticed as well, and is apparently quite common after quitting analogues. It's also not unheard of to experience mild depression. I assumed that the NIC in vaping would offset both of these effects ,but in my case that doesn't seem to be. Not hugely depro or anything, but do feel a little "down" now and then. That might also have something to do with my credit card statement post heavy vaping-gear purchases 
It took me a good 6 months or so to really start to feel like I was getting over the hump of quitting smoking. Some things improve rapidly (I could breath better, no more smoker's cough, not having to clear my throat), but I had an overall fatigue and mental fogginess that hung around for several months.
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