Hi Sarah! I quit smoking on New Year's 2000, right after I started having IBS symptoms, so I can't tell if it made my symptoms worse or not, since it was about the same time, but I don't think it did. I didn't quit completely, but I knew that when I made the deal with myself. I chose to only smoke if I was out having a couple of drinks, which was only about once a month or so. My theory was it might be easier if I knew that I would eventually be having a cigarette again. Personally, it just made it harder for me, because it wasn't so final. Previous cold turkey attempts I always failed. When I was really craving one, knowing that if I didn't have one now, but I could the next time I had a drink made it easier.
Anyway, gradually it faded, and I haven't had a cigarette in over a year now. Not even if I have a couple of drinks which is VERY rare. Now, I can't even stand going to certain bar/restaurant type places, because not only can I not stand the smell, I can't stand how I smell when I leave! YUCK!!
Anyway, the first week or two was the hardest, then it got much easier after that.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
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