My first post. On Day 17, I went to the dentist.

[per034]

Day 30. My mouth hurts today like it did in the first two weeks, like out of nowhere. My tongue feels a little swollen in back. I've been to the dentist so I'm not scared but it's strange that the pain is back after a week or so without.

What's a little scary is I'm having numbness and tingling in my arms. I haven't seen this symptom mentioned before that I remember.

Has anyone else had this?

The good news is I'm still off tobacco. It will be a full month - 31 days - tomorrow.

Thanks to all for the continuing support. It helps a lot.

I've had this. I believe it's normal. A large part of this cleansing process is fixing your arteries/blood flow. I've chalked it up to my blood finding new capillaries it hasn't visited in years. I've been to countless doctors about this and other ailments. Clean bill of health... If you're concerned, go see someone - but I do think its normal.

[DeskJockey]

Day 30. My mouth hurts today like it did in the first two weeks, like out of nowhere. My tongue feels a little swollen in back. I've been to the dentist so I'm not scared but it's strange that the pain is back after a week or so without.

What's a little scary is I'm having numbness and tingling in my arms. I haven't seen this symptom mentioned before that I remember.

Has anyone else had this?

The good news is I'm still off tobacco. It will be a full month - 31 days - tomorrow.

Thanks to all for the continuing support. It helps a lot.

[DeskJockey]

Thanks for all the support, gentlemen. I really appreciate it.

I have been posting roll daily and will continue to do so.

I'm very happy to be done with tobacco. I've had some interesting adjustments to make, such as mowing the lawn, washing the cars, and working in the garage on a Saturday afternoon without poison in my mouth, but this is manageable when one WANTS to be tobacco-free.

[jake frawley]

See... I knew you were gonna be good. Quit on brother!

[traumagnet]

Good job DJ pm me if you need any help. I posted in HOF July one day...important thing here is you are posting roll. Quit w u today

[Matt F]

Hey Deskjockey we're looking for your posts under new quitters. Guys he posted roll, just under the supporters column. Way to go DJ and keep it up looks like you have a helluva strong committment to being N-free.

[jake frawley]

didn't see you post roll today do you need help are you still with us?

Please tell me your still quit and that you didn't post roll cause you lost electricity at your house.... Am I being naive? Remember.... Cancer isn't the only bad thing that comes from chewing.... Come on! Talk with us. You have gone so far already. I'm going to bed tonight trusting we will see you tomorrow...

[traumagnet]

didn't see you post roll today do you need help are you still with us?

[dgreak]

DJ glad you are here. This site is full of good guys that are willing to help out, and the site really works. Like said before read all you can and post roll. You have done this for 17 days with KTC, but trust me KTC makes quitting much better. I did it a few years ago for almost 6 months without KTC and caved. This time even though it has been 2 weeks feels way different, and the only thing I am doing different is using KTC. Shoot me a PM if you need anything.

[kkljinc]

Welcome to KTC, can't add much to this other than welcome. Get accountable, and get comfortable. The close you can stay tied to this site the better it will be.

[Radman]

Brother, our stories are about the same. You can do this.

My youngest kids (almost 5) probably don't even remember my days of dipping. That right there is the biggest success I can hope for.

Do not take this out on you family. They did not cause this. Get your wife on board and let her read the spouse's section. Sit down and read some on the site with her. I can't stress this enough. I waited too long to get my wife involved. She thought I was just being a prick for no reason. She didn't realize that nicotine is an addiction with real withdrawals. Our wives have suffered our addictions for many years, and we shouldn't make them suffer anymore during our quits. Let her help. She can recognize your rages and keep the children out of that. The innocents don't deserve the rage. Bring it here, we can take it.

Shoot me a PM if I can help you any way.

[traumagnet]

Welcome glad you are here like the others have said if you need anything holla remember we are all here for you but you have to be the one to pull the trigger if you need us.

Read Read Read you can never read too much here, you can learn from everyone vets, HOFers to newbies. you can also help here if you see a brother or sister struggling and you have a lil bit left in your tank dont be affraid jump in and help them. you never know your words mite be the ones they hear when the NIC Bitch comes calling...they may say what did DeskJockey say...or the reverse that person you helped early on may be the one you are calling in the middle of the night after you piss yourself from a dip dream or on the verge of a cave. You like me my friend are addicted to the most addicting chemical in the world.

PM me if you want my digits or need help
Todd

[jake frawley]

Hello everyone. This is my first post.

I'm 22 days away from my 45th birthday, and 17 days away from Skoal Mint Long Cut...at least if my math is right. I had my last pinch on Saturday, May 4 , 2013.

I'm married and have two young kids and it finally hit me that I needed to stop poisoning my body. I started in the ninth grade, so I suppose it's been 30 years, give or take.

I've been avoiding dentists for years but was referred to a dentist that turned out to be extremely plain-spoken, informative, and caring. He explained he was a baseball player all through school (which for anyone my age needs no explanation...I guess they don't chew any more in the pros but wow, they sure used to, and on TV) and told me he chewed and dipped through school and college and he made me very comfortable as a guy who understood my anxiety.

After X-Rays and a manual (fingers) exam of the lymph nodes under my jaw and down my neck...where I've been feeling the most pain since quitting...he said I seem to be healthy. I have an appointment for a regular cleaning in a month. Today was just a cancer screening.

Guys, if you quit and your mouth/jaw/throat/neck hurts (and all of mine hurts like hell here on Day 17), go see a good dentist and put your mind at ease. I got through the mental fog okay but the physical pain....and it's not bad pain, just dull aches...really scared me and I needed to know either way...did I just have sore chops or was I already riddled with cancer?

Thanks for this forum. I really appreciate what I've read so far.

That's good shit right there. Welcome to the site. You are doing the right thing. You need anything, hit me up anytime.

Welcome to KTC. You are at the best place you can be. Post roll, we will be happy to Quit with you. Now that you went to the dentist and found out you dont have cancer... think about all the other things you hate about this sick addiction. I caved shortly after going to the dentist and being declared healthy I lost sight of every other reason that I hated my addiction. I came back a few days later and had to start over again. Cancer is the ultimate consequence. But the slavery to an addiction that takes your health and pride can be just as deadly! Stay clean and remain a good example for your kids! I'm glad you are here

[Diesel2112]

Hello everyone. This is my first post.

I'm 22 days away from my 45th birthday, and 17 days away from Skoal Mint Long Cut...at least if my math is right. I had my last pinch on Saturday, May 4 , 2013.

I'm married and have two young kids and it finally hit me that I needed to stop poisoning my body. I started in the ninth grade, so I suppose it's been 30 years, give or take.

I've been avoiding dentists for years but was referred to a dentist that turned out to be extremely plain-spoken, informative, and caring. He explained he was a baseball player all through school (which for anyone my age needs no explanation...I guess they don't chew any more in the pros but wow, they sure used to, and on TV) and told me he chewed and dipped through school and college and he made me very comfortable as a guy who understood my anxiety.

After X-Rays and a manual (fingers) exam of the lymph nodes under my jaw and down my neck...where I've been feeling the most pain since quitting...he said I seem to be healthy. I have an appointment for a regular cleaning in a month. Today was just a cancer screening.

Guys, if you quit and your mouth/jaw/throat/neck hurts (and all of mine hurts like hell here on Day 17), go see a good dentist and put your mind at ease. I got through the mental fog okay but the physical pain....and it's not bad pain, just dull aches...really scared me and I needed to know either way...did I just have sore chops or was I already riddled with cancer?

Thanks for this forum. I really appreciate what I've read so far.

That's good shit right there. Welcome to the site. You are doing the right thing. You need anything, hit me up anytime.

[Evil_Won]

Your first post was a great one. You said that you had done some reading on the site. I hope you not only read more, but also chose to "post roll" with the August 2013 group. (You will hit 100 days nic free (the Hame of Fame) in August).

Post Roll: Why? How?
Every day you log into your “Group”, a bunch of guys all quitting together and going through the same suck, fog, cravings, etc. You “Post Roll”; add your name and the number of days quit that you are. This is your promise, a pledge to your quit brothers and sisters, to yourself, and to everyone else here on KTC to not use nicotine in any way, shape, or form, for the next 24 hours. Keep your promise. A man is nothing if his word is no good.

Get involved and get to know these guys. They make quitting a lot easier and every day I have good laugh while reclaiming my life.

If you need anything just holler.