I'm a smoker, but an infrequent one. I can go days without smoking, then get with a group of friends and smoke a pack in an evening. I haven't noticed that the smoking causes any extra ill effects, but I am also usually having a drink or two when smoking so who knows? I also know that alcohol is a big no-no on the diet, but I find it relaxes me and minimizes my symptoms (unless I go hog wild and then I pay!) I don't think that merely cutting back on cigarettes will be enough. It may take a couple weeks or more of complete abstaining before you can decide if your symptoms are smoke-related or not. I completely understand where you are coming from. It seems we have to give up so much, and now this too!?! Good luck with whatever you decide to try.
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Re: Am I sabatoging my own best efforts by smoking ?
