Quit Smoking Withdrawal

Question:
What are some of the withdrawal symptons for quitting smoking and what can be done to lessen there impact?

Answer:
Nicotine withdrawal woes shown to be similar to inflammatory response Results support the hypothesis that smokers who stop smoking may experience depression, fatigue, muscle aches and appetite changes for similar biochemical reasons that individuals who have acute or chronic disease do. The same therapies - anti-inflammatory medications - may therefore help alleviate these symptoms. In a small study conducted at Penn State, researchers have shown, for the first time, that heavy or moderate smokers who stop smoking have symptoms similar to those experienced by patients undergoing an inflammatory response - suggesting that anti-inflammatory medication might ease some nicotine withdrawal woes. Withdrawal is a significant physical as well as psychological stressor that impacts multiple systems of the body, including the immune system. If we can relieve some negative symptoms - including depression - by reducing the inflammatory response, we may be able to increase the likelihood that heavy or moderate smokers can successfully quit.