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Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Turkey

Turkey — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:02:18 +0000

Yes I stopped smoking and it will 8 weeks Wednesday after being a smoker for 28 years. I have had constant stomach trouble since. I remember having trouble when trying to quit in the past. I no this will pass in time and it will be worth it. However the stomach issues it seams are disregarded by most people and anywhere there is information on stopping smoking. So glad I found this site and I am not the only one.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:04:55 +0000

It has been 2 years since I have quit smoking… The severe stomach pain (IBS) will stop, believe me! Mine lasted for about 7 to 8 months. I know it is terrible but it does get better. Mine was so bad I thought I had cancer. After many Doctor visits I realized that I was either nuts or just going through the worst withdrawal symptoms ever recorded! The Doctor will tell you “No it’s not from withdrawal symptoms”! Oh but yes it is! You know your body so don’t listen to anyone else!

Do positive affirmations as much as possible! I walked around most of my days talking to myself and saying over and over again “My body is restoring itself to its natural state!” This helped so much! I think my first year was the worst I have ever seen or heard of. But now I am glad it was so terrible because It makes me scared to death to go back to smoking! I had quit before but this was the worst… I personally think it is because they have added so many new chemicals to the cigs… Like the fire retardant… We actually ingested this crap! Know wonder we are all going through such a nighmare after we quit! But you either suffer now or later so make up your mind!

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Chantell

Chantell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:14:55 +0000

I have smoked 1 pack a day for at least 10 years and I had quit smoking in the past a few times. Note it was unsuccessful long term due to extreme cravings and irritability. The longest I had quit for was 8 months. Now that I am older I chose to stop smoking for good. It has only been 3 days and I am having extreme stomach pain and my stomach is making very loud digestive noises. I am not hungry. I actually have to force myself to eat after becoming shaky from lack of nutrition. I know it’s only been a few days but never experienced this when eliminating tobacco in the past. I’m wondering if it is IBS, withdrawal, a bad reaction to the nicotine patch, or just the fact that I am over 30 now and sent my body into full defense mode. Some of the comments say it can take weeks to years to feel better. I hate that because to me stomach pain and nausea is the worst feeling in the world. Hopefully I can report sooner with news of feeling better. I’m not going to cave though because I keep trying to convince myself the pain is actually from smoking.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Psycho

Psycho — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:12:25 +0000

Always had stomach issues when I was quitting smoking
And as new year resolution I promised to quit again hopefully forever this time – I’m starting from tomorrow – I’m off on weekend so I can hide away from the world with tantrums and stomach problems
But I’m petrified cause I’ve been there before and a thought of being horrible moody cow full of gas and constant pains, bloated, constipated and worried about bowel movement is hunting me

But I really want to quit I’ll keep you updated with a progress

Tips I can give you for now from previous experience is that eating lot of apples helps due to good portion of fibre

And you can consider cutting down or getting rid of cow’s milk from your diet – try soya milk and products instead – milk is generally causing digestion problems and health issues in many people but it’s a different story

Probiotics might also help to keep your guts under control

I’m glad that I found this topic I always new that quitting smoking is causing IBS and other stomach problems And thanks to all of you for sharing info and well done for quitting ! Keep fingers crossed for me

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Helen

Helen — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:59:41 +0000

It has been 19 days since I quit smoking and I have all the IBS symptoms as well. I’m just wondering if anyone knows how long after quitting does it take for the digestive track to get back to normal functioning? I’ve been trying to eat really healthy…but I have bags under my eyes and feel like malnourished maybe because the nutrients are getting flushed out instead of absorbed which sucks. The gas is sooo terrible too…like yuck… everyday bloated and gassy no matter what I eat. I want my stomach to work properly again!

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by Kyriakos

Kyriakos — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:52:14 +0000

I was a smoker for 14 years. Quit 40 days ago and my i definitely get all the IBS symptoms. Doctor thought that it was a bug, had antibiotics, didn’t help at all. I have also been taking anti-acids since I have occasional acid reflux problems.

I quit 40 days ago because I had a panic attack for the first time in my life and after that smoking was making it worst. I don’t have panic attacks anymore but my stomach and acid reflux have been really bad.

I also found out that I can’t eat wheat bread, beer, garlic, onions and other stuff. Can anyone please advice me what I should say to the doctors because I getting really frustrated with my health. I am in constant agony, afraid to eat outside the house.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by S

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:37:25 +0000

I’m so glad I found this blog post. I quit smoking in February (after seven years) and have had steadily worsening and constant problems with digestion since, including constipation, diarrhoea, aching in the abdomen generally and pain disrupting sleep. Doctors have suggested modifying my diet (which I’ve tried to do, getting more soluble fibre and veg and fruit etc), but a food diary for the last few months has shown no pattern with the symptoms I’ve experienced. A possibility suggested is coeliac disease, but I haven’t seen a pattern with wheat products either.

I can get quite stressed, so from reading the thread above, possibly that is a factor?

I’ve managed to not smoke at all since quitting – and like @Shirl said, I now feel no urge to pick up a cigarette – but the thought that having one might stop these problems is a hard idea to get rid of.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by wendy

wendy — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:59:00 +0000

its not IBS its withdrawal from the drug nicotine.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by HeBeGB

HeBeGB — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:04:01 +0000

Just stumbled across this sight and i would just like to add something to the feed.
i have had IBS for about 20 years, the Docs put me on Co-Codamol i quit smoking about 4 years ago (cold Turkey, never wanted to smoke in those 4 years)and with out realizing the connection my pain has increased 10 fold. I was in a shop 4 days ago and and an electronic cigarette caught me eye, and it dawned on me that when i was smoking i was in far less pain.
I am on my third day smoking my electronic cigarette (as an experiment) so far so good no pain at night less prescription drugs (mebevarin, Co-Codamol).
I will wright again and up date on my experiment.

Comment on I Quit Smoking / IBS by louisedaniels

louisedaniels — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:02:25 +0000

hi i have suffered with ibs and constapision all since i was 7ish i have recently tryed to giveup smoking i am a week into it and my ibs is horrible i take mebevine all the time but it is not helping any more and conspision has got alot worse its really hard not to have a fag just to stop the pain sorry if there are spelling mistakes terrible at spelling