(POLL) Were you exposed to cigarette/tobacco smoke before your Crohn’s diagnosis?

[Crohn2357]

The poll applies to all tobacco products; not just cigarettes.

 

[Crohn2357]

I’m wondering if this could be an important environmental factor in the development of Crohn’s disease; since exposure to cigarette or other tobacco products’ smoke significantly worsens Crohn’s disease; while it helps with ulcerative colitis.

 

[Bufford]

I quit in 2010 after smoking for several decades enjoying both cigs and cigars. Quitting made no difference for my symptoms, the flares remained about the same after quitting. However, smoking is a filthy habit and everything from my mouth to my house cleared afterwards. I would never pick up a smoke again for that reason.

 

[Crohn2357]

I quit in 2010 after smoking for several decades enjoying both cigs and cigars. Quitting made no difference for my symptoms, the flares remained about the same after quitting. However, smoking is a filthy habit and everything from my mouth to my house cleared afterwards. I would never pick up a smoke again for that reason.

What prompted you or made you decide to quit?

 

[Bufford]

Ten years after the colostomy surgery and with advice from the GI I decided to quit. I didn't enjoy smoking so much after retirement, smoking on the job was a thing. I just put them down and that was it, I had some craving at the start but it dried up quick. Only when I was around other smokers did I have a desire to have a puff, but I held off. As time went on, I did not like the smell either.

 

[Crohn2357]

Ten years after the colostomy surgery and with advice from the GI I decided to quit. I didn't enjoy smoking so much after retirement, smoking on the job was a thing. I just put them down and that was it, I had some craving at the start but it dried up quick. Only when I was around other smokers did I have a desire to have a puff, but I held off. As time went on, I did not like the smell either.

What changes have you noticed in your health, and general sense of wellbeing?

Do you think you may ever smoke again, especially if you go through a prolonged and highly stressful period?

 

[Bufford]

I don't believe I will smoke again, that is a thing of the past. I noticed an improvement in taste and smell, but other than that no other noticeable changes. If I may say there is more money in my wallet.