56 Days

[Jane]

Hi Everybody.

Still on this train.  56 days.  Been off the patches for a week. 

Can't say health is any better at moment.  I have had raised blood pressure for years which i have taken medication for and kept it down. The past 2 weeks it has decided to raise to dangerous levels and have nearly ended up in hospital. Medication has been increased so lets hope it comes back  under control.  Has anybody else had this problem?

[johnny5]

Congratulations on 56 days smoke free @Jane  and good job getting off the patches as well.

 

I did not notice issues in my early weeks of my quit with increased blood pressure so I am not sure how common that is, although I was definitely more stressed.  I do know that smoking itself raises blood pressure so I don't think that quitting is making your blood pressure worse.  There could be external factors but I am not a doctor.  I hope the increased medication helps and I hope your doctor can give you good guidance on this matter.  

 

That being said, you are doing great in quitting.  Keep up the great work.

Edited Saturday at 08:50 PM by johnny5

[Doreensfree]

Well done  on your 56 days ..

im sure quitting can only help with your blood pressure 

Hoping it gets under control

[Reciprocity]

Yes, congrats @Jane on making it to 56 Days smoke free! Keep it up and the health improvements will follow in time. Don't forget; you've been smoking for a lot longer than your 56 days quit and it takes time for your body to repair itself - be patient; I'm sure things will improve with more time invested in your quit.

 

I was always under the impression quitting smoking lowers blood pressure rather than raising it. Of course there are many other sources that can cause hypertension such as sodium intake, also alcohol consumption as well as stress. I'm sure there's others as well. Speak to your PCP and see it they can help you sort out what may be the cause of your hypertension. I'm sure he or she will be thrilled to learn you've quit the smokes!

[Minnie Mouse]

Congrats on 56 days (and counting UP)!  Awesome!

 

It's early days yet.  Your body is still adjusting to working without nicotine in your system.  It's a good thing to have medical on board to monitor our health when we quit.  Even if we didn't have medical issues/concerns before quitting they do tend to crop up (they did for me) during our healing and recovery.  Keep going.  Never another Day One.

[Cbdave]

Gday

Yes my blood pressure went up after giving away the cigs. I was compensating for the lack of nicotine with caffeine sugar salt. Took me a while and a stroke to realise that.

Fast foward to today… yes I still drink coffee and tea but only a cup or two a day. Rarely cola and no energy drinks. Even sugar free contain extra salt to keep you interested. Rarely processed foods. The sugar hide the excess salt then the salt hides the excess sugar. It’s a slippery slope. Drink mainly water cause I’m not drinking coffee tea or soda.

I only have one blood pressure tab a day and low dose at that. A low dose aspirin a statin and that’s it. Will always have to take that, I except that’s always going to be the case, small price to pay.

 

[QuittingGirl]

56 days is great @Jane  Take it one day at a time and you will be at a year before you know it.  Just keep coming on here, do the daily NOPE pledge.  

[DenaliBlues]

Well done, Jane! So glad to hear this report that you’re still on the train. Quitting is stressful at first, but it gets better. Over time, your blood pressure and other body systems will all thank you. Stay strong!