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Posted 8/4/2015 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
What's the minimum number of cigarettes you smoke to keep you in remission?
Posted 8/4/2015 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
I did that for several years. Would smoke 4 regular cigarettes spread out thru the day and used e-cigs the rest of the time (I was never one who could only smoke a "few" cigs per day). I wouldn't say it kept me in remission but it helped. However it got to the point that I was still flaring about 2x per year. Last flare started in 10/13 and everytime I weaned off prednisone symptoms returned. I also tried Humira during this period and it did nothing for me. Finally went for the J-Pouch surgery in 10/14 and couldn't be happier! And no real cigarettes since!

Vicki
Posted 8/4/2015 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
For years when I first started smoking again I only smoked up to 6/day...as time went by (dad passing away then mom passing away and many other stressful events called "life") I started to slowly increase my daily amount so I smoke regularly now, but I don't care, I smoke cuz I want to and I enjoy it, not for really any other reason since Humira has my crohn's colitis in remission but I still am dealing with IBS so I am just a plain old smoker regardless if it helps my guts or not...I ain't no quitter lol!
Posted 8/7/2015 5:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies! When I became so tired of flaring I started smoking about four a day. After a year and a half of flaring I was in remission within about ten days. I have the same problem as both of you, eventually I'm back to a pack a day. More is always better right! LOL!
Posted 8/7/2015 6:15 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, for me especially cuz I'm hoping my increase will hurry up and do me in already ha!
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