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Severe Arm pain with NRT patch


17 years ago 0 591 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yeah, I experienced that when i tried to quit with the patch. Had a rash too. I can't even speculate about what it is, but I had it. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 549 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 41,175 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10,293.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 48 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
17 years ago 0 3131 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi there, first congratulations on quitting smoking. I read here once in a while, this site has helped me tremendously, so stay here as long as needed and you will succeed. I quit with the patch, I don't think we can name brands, but I tried with one brand and I had that reaction, wow it was intense, then I switched to the brand, well know from this site, and low and behold nothing no pain, so try it and see. Good luck Marie one day at a time [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 582 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,894 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,783.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 78 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
17 years ago 0 650 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Kristilu, Years ago, I had tried to quit smoking using the patch. I got a similar kind of reaction as your husband does. For me it was stabbing pains in my arm. Then, I went on to develop welts where the patch would be applied. In the end the result was an allergic reaction to either the patch or the adhesive in it. He should see his doctor anyway just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps. Loulou [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 380 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,615.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 37 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
17 years ago 0 392 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
He took it off, he's used the generic kind of patches before and didn't have any problems. This time he wanted to use the name brand and they just made his arm and shoulder hurt. ???? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/14/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 50 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
17 years ago 0 3875 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sounds like an allergic reaction or something not so nice! Best to get it checked! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 317 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,925 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,344.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 41 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
17 years ago 0 1153 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kristilu, We suggest you consult your doctor about this immediately. Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator
17 years ago 0 392 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
My husband has been wearing a patch today, and said the pain was so bad he finally had to take it off and was having trouble moving his arm????? Anyone else experience this? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/14/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 50 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

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