Day 13 and feeling sick

[WendyVergotine]

Hey everyone. I am on my 13th day of being smoke free and I am not feeling too good. One of the reasons which made me quit was this very bad cough which I have had for about 2 months with a flu, the flu is gone but the cough wouldnt go away. I saw the doctor who gave me predisones, a very strong tablet for my chest which helped a little but i still cannot stand the choking cough that I have now. I still get some cravings but not alot. The only thing is that I feel sick like I have a flu everyday and also feeling very tired. Can someone perhaps suggest anything for this cough that I have.

[WendyVergotine]

Hey everyone. I am on my 13th day of being smoke free and I am not feeling too good. One of the reasons which made me quit was this very bad cough which I have had for about 2 months with a flu, the flu is gone but the cough wouldnt go away. I saw the doctor who gave me predisones, a very strong tablet for my chest which helped a little but i still cannot stand the choking cough that I have now. I still get some cravings but not alot. The only thing is that I feel sick like I have a flu everyday and also feeling very tired. Can someone perhaps suggest anything for this cough that I have.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

Maybe some cough medicine?

Vaporub in gently rolling/boiling water and a towel tent for youe head to direct the vapor.

Don't get too close to the pan. Try inhaling from a distance and mov closer until you feel it's just right.

(Don't catch the towel on fire)

[Barbara145]

I think your cough is your body healing.  Cleaning out all the stuff.  The prednisone probably hastened the process.  I say keep coughing and do not ever smoke again.  Congratulations on quitting smoking.  You are doing this! 

[YoungAtHeart]

The tireds can be from quitting smoking.  It takes awhile for your body to adjust to life without nicotine.  The cough from the flu can hang on for a long time, I've found.  It can also be from your lungs healing - but I think the former is probably the case.  With that cough, you probably aren't getting the rest you need, either.  Mucinex (over the counter) is a good phlegm thinner, and that might help, too.  That, used in combination with Dale's Vicks idea should do the trick, I think.

Feel better! 

Nancy

[WendyVergotine]

Hey guys. Thanks everyone I really appreciate all the helpful comments. At least in the community I do not feel so alone. I have to admit, I still get some cravings and its difficult when i have a slow day at work and see all my colleagues in the smoking section outside so now i rather dont go outside anymore. I'm loving the change in my life. I dont sneak away from my kids anymore to quickly smoke and I do not smell like smoke anymore. At first I would constantly rub perfumed hand lotion into my hands but dont really need to anymore. And yes thanks Barbara, I cant believe I am, but I am doing it through the Grace of God. Thanks everyone again