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Muscular Pain Throughout Body, Frontal Head Pressure, No Fever Or Chills. Withdrawal Symptoms Of Smoking Addiction?
I have been having symptoms of muscle aches throughout my body that started 3 weeks ago and last @ 10 days with frontal head pressure. Symptoms subsided and now they are reoccuring . I have no fever or chills, just musce aches that seem to come and go with no energy. I had quit smoking cold turkey about 3 1/2- 4 weeks ago (I had been smoking for quite a few years) so not sure if this has anything to do with withdrawals?
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Headache, muscle aches, fatigue and reduced energy are common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. So, it is likely that you are going through a nicotine withdrawal phase. Though these symptoms usually last only for 1 to 2 weeks after quitting, sometimes, there can be protracted withdrawal symptoms. To mitigate the withdrawal symptoms, you can try nicotine replacement treatments like nicotine gums or patches (available OTC).
However, if your symptoms are persistent and severe, then you may need a medical evaluation to rule out any possible medical causes for your symptoms.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Headache, muscle aches, fatigue and reduced energy are common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. So, it is likely that you are going through a nicotine withdrawal phase. Though these symptoms usually last only for 1 to 2 weeks after quitting, sometimes, there can be protracted withdrawal symptoms. To mitigate the withdrawal symptoms, you can try nicotine replacement treatments like nicotine gums or patches (available OTC).
However, if your symptoms are persistent and severe, then you may need a medical evaluation to rule out any possible medical causes for your symptoms.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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