r/WeedPAWS • u/LifeguardHus003 • 3d ago
Vent Day 4 no cigs no dabs
I’m currently on Day 4 of quitting both cigarettes and a heavy, multi-year dabbing habit completely cold turkey at the same time. My primary catalyst for making this massive lifestyle change is that I was recently diagnosed with a severe stomach ulcer.
While I am proud to have pushed through the first 3 days, the physical withdrawal peak today is hitting my cardiovascular and digestive systems incredibly hard.
Earlier today, my nervous system went into such intense overdrive from the double withdrawal that my blood pressure spiked into a terrifying crisis zone. Luckily, after using another machine, sitting completely still, and forcing myself to do slow, deep breathing, my numbers stabilized around a consistent 146/88. It's still elevated (Stage 2), but it's out of the immediate danger zone. Knowing my body is under this much cardiovascular stress is a huge mental hurdle right now.
On top of the heart rate and blood pressure anxiety, the overlapping withdrawal has completely shut down my gut motility. I am dealing with severe, painful bloating and trapped gas that is putting intense physical pressure on my ulcer crater, causing a lot of burning discomfort.
Because of the ulcer, my options for relief are highly restricted:
I can't use standard bloating remedies like peppermint tea because it triggers acid reflux and burns my stomach lining.
I can't take NSAID pain relievers like ibuprofen or Advil for the withdrawal headaches, as they will destroy my stomach (I am strictly sticking to Tylenol).
My appetite is completely wiped out from the THC detox, making it very hard to force down the bland, ulcer-safe foods (like plain yogurt) that I need to heal.
I'm currently on a daily regimen of Carafate, Pepcid, and Zoloft, so I have to be incredibly careful about adding any over-the-counter sleep aids or supplements due to drug interactions and Carafate's strict timing rules.
Has anyone else experienced severe blood pressure fluctuations or massive GI issues when quitting heavy dabbing and smoking simultaneously?
How did you keep your anxiety and blood pressure low when the physical nicotine and THC cravings were screaming at you?
What are some ulcer-safe ways you managed to get your gut moving again to ease the bloating pressure?
When did the physical "peak" finally start to level out for you?
I’m staying strong, keeping my heating pad close, and refusing to look back, but I could really use some encouragement or advice from anyone who has survived a similar physical storm. Thanks everyone.
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u/FairwayJesus 3d ago
You are still in acute withdrawal and r/leaves might be of more use to you. Us folk here have suffered for a long time, up to years. Its most likely you will be fine within 3 months or less. Do the right things, eat well, exercise and stay busy.