Re: Craving Cigarettes - I think

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Nicotine is a drug that increases dopamine in the brain. I never heard of this

use, but, since nicotine is really a drug, it would be interesting to know how

this works, and if there are some more natural safer alternatives.

PJ

-- In BTVC-SCD , Carroll wrote:

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> I have heard of this too and am thinking that maybe my body is craving the

thing that fixed it.  Or maybe my body has some left over residue it is trying

to kick out.  A lot of UC people are ex-smokers.  I was just wondering if any

one else noticed a kick up in the cravings.

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> From: Carol Pompilo

> Subject: RE: Craving Cigarettes - I think

> To: BTVC-SCD

> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 7:33 AM

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> The doctor who diagnosed me told me that nicotine helps patients with UC, but

is really bad for CD. He said he prescribed nicotine patches for his UC

patients. I found that fascinating.

> Carol

> CD 21 yrs

> SCD 4,5 yrs

> B12 shots & LDN cream

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> From: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:BTVC- SCD (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com] On Behalf

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> I was a smoker for 11 years before my UC symptoms started rearing their ugly

heads. I had quite for at least 2 years, but occassionally smoked any way. The

last time I had a cigarrette was 4 years ago. Has anyone else experienced this

kind of craving? I really feel like it has something to do with detoxin.

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> Just a question. I am curious!

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> Take Care,

> Val

> UC 2 years

> SCD 7 days

> Asacol 4000 mg

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[Guest guest]

From a smoker who can't stop--dark chocolate or weak diluted coffee would be a much safer alternative.  You won't get the benefits from nicotine you think--just a 'crack' habit ;-). 

 

There has to be something else to fill that craving. 

 

Debbie 40 cd

[Guest guest]

From a smoker who can't stop--dark chocolate or weak diluted coffee would be a much safer alternative.  You won't get the benefits from nicotine you think--just a 'crack' habit ;-). 

 

There has to be something else to fill that craving. 

 

Debbie 40 cd

[Guest guest]

From a smoker who can't stop--dark chocolate or weak diluted coffee would be a much safer alternative.  You won't get the benefits from nicotine you think--just a 'crack' habit ;-). 

 

There has to be something else to fill that craving. 

 

Debbie 40 cd