Smoking and still in remission for 16 days and counting

Just an update. Since starting back to smoking after 3 years, all of my symptoms were gone after the 2nd day. Sixteen days later and I feel great. I was also in the 11% that have arthritis in the hands, neck, shoulders, back and knees. That has also subsided. Filmed over runny eyes have cleared up and skin problems also. I had 4 glasses of whole milk today and no problems. Sunday I had Mongolian Beef with 2 containers of hot peppers and no problems. I should clarify the eating. I would only occasionally have problems with milk and that was because it was too fresh. I let it age to nearly the "sell by date" before drinking it. I don't recommend anyone to smoke, but it is as if nothing is wrong anymore. I stopped my medication while still having symptoms so I would know if the smoking would really help. I currently on take 1 claritin and my vitamins when I remember. No other medication is needed.

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So true JM, my dad never smoked a day in his life, walked alot, worked up until he died at the age of 78 of CANCER and he never smoked, was basically a bachelor most of his life so it's not like he lived with a smoker either. My parents were never married and only lived together for a short time but I saw him everyday, my mom wasn't a smoker either and she has UC since her mid 60's...I got sick with my crohns in my early 20's before my mom got sick with her UC.

It's quality of life, not quantity...personally I'd rather live a short healthy life than a long sickly one, so you stick with what works because there's no telling what'll kill ya or when.  Not to mention, researchers are well aware of the inflammatory relief in the colon caused by the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoking and are apparently working on a med based on this without the harmful effects of smoking a cig.

:)

I stopped smoking 3 1/2 years ago and within two weeks developed my first UC symptoms (or I always had it and the cigarettes were treating it).  I'm at the end of my rope now since I've tried practically everything but the big guns and can't get into remission for more than a month at a time--I'm seriously considering going back to smoking.  How many cigarettes do you need to treat this thing?  I'd hate to have to go back to my previous 3/4 a pack a day.  I just figure with all the side effects from humira or remicade and the dangerous risks, I don't know which is worse, that or smoking, especially since there's no guarantee those drugs will work for very long like the others haven't.

JM, I'm glad you're feeling well. That, to me, is the most important goal. :)

Yep,

  I also believe genetics play a role in Cancer.  Jimmy Carter (x pres)and his family are proof af that. Look him up.

But also bad diet, and habits can not be ignored.  I want the odds in my favor so the ones I can control I do.

Healthy eating, drink kifer from raw milk,  exercise etc.

JM said...

blessteve said...
Go smokey go! Lung cancer or colon cancer dealer's choice.

Yep, but thank goodness lung cancer is not in my bloodlines. I am a firm believer that individuals are pre-disposed by their genetical makeup to different diseases and something in the environment triggers the system in most cases. I realize that mutations either by radiation or other environmental stimuli can also trigger a response. For me I do not plan to take medicines all my life. It is easier to remember to smoke than it is to take pills.

At 61, throw caution to the wind! Hopefully, you're respectful to those who don't want it in their air space...

We all justify and risk something, and it never fails to be something someone else views as baaaad.

q

sounds as though you are....hope you feel better soon.

q

As if there aren't enough good reasons not to smoke, they've found another one:

 

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/94368.php

 

How Smoking May Damage Your Eyesight

"If you are a smoker not only is your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) greater, but also the risk of existing AMD progressing faster is also higher if you smoke....

 Smoking leads to higher AMD risk through several pathways - smoking reduces antioxidant levels, it lowers blood flow around the eye, and it may also affect the coloration (pigments) in the retina."

Pretty scary stuff! I quit 30 years ago, and I still have dreams that I've taken it up again - and I'm hating myself for it - then wake up glad it's only a dream!

Jan

I've actually heard about the smoking potentially being bad for your eyes yrs ago...it's another possible risk from smoking...thankfully after smoking for as long as I have, 27 yrs )with the exception of quitting a few times here and there) my right eye is still 20/20 and my left eye is still 20/30, the way it's always been...thank goodness being 40 now and a smoker for almost 3 decades has not affected my eyes.

:)

smitharoo said...
Wow! As an ex-smoker, this is SO tempting. The only problem is that I know my addictive personality. When I quit - 16 years ago - I was smoking over 2 packs per day. My fear is that I would not one of those people that could limit myself to just 3 cigarettes per day...3 would turn to 5, 5 to 10, etc. Interestingly enough, I didn't have UC symptoms when I smoked. Since reading all the

I was always about a 1 pack per day smoker and that is what I limit myself to. I believe the Lord put everything here for a purpose and for me smoking to clear this up at least in my case just might be the purpose.

Any studies re using a nicotine patch?

If I was 61 and smoking put me in remission you can bet your bum
I would be puffing away. I am an X smoker but it never gave me any relief.