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16 years ago 0 1890 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Big congratulations on the 12 Days Quit, Monkeygirl. Like Sylvie says this is a body-healing-itself thing but if it persists then go see the doctor.... you're doing great! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/18/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 35 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 875 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $393.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
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Just want to say congrats on the 12 days Good Job, i hope your mouth feels better soon, i take a suplement called Lysine for mouth sores it works for me, you might ask about it :) Tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2024 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40,480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7,084.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 289 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
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Monkeygirl, A small number of smoker's experience mouth irritations when they cut down or quit smoking. The cause is related to chemical adjustments that are taking place in your mouth. For years your mouth has had to withstand repeated assaults with hot cigarette smoke. Your tissues are adjusting and healing. Chewers need to pay special attention to mouth sores and blisters. One study estimates that more than 50% of regular smokeless tobacco users have at least a degree 1 early-stage leukoplakia (an abnormal condition in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes ) lesion. Another study of dental patients revealed that 78% of smokeless tobacco users had detectable oral lesions. How long will this last? First few weeks after quitting. Tips to help: Use topical treatment for mouth sores. If you experience sores for longer than a few weeks, consult your doctor. If you have a sever sore, consult your doctor or dentist immediately. Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
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I am on day 12. Hooray! I feel much better, but the top of my mouth is just tore up. I don't know if it was the gum. I did not chew any yesterday and haven't today, or if it's one of those crazy withdrawal things. Any Ideas? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/10/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 240 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

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