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Smoking most definitely affects hormone balance. It takes time for your endocrine system to recover after you quit. There is a lot of information out there on the web about it. (I did a quick google search upon reading your question!) If you are concerned, of course talk to your doctor. But I suspect what you are going through is quite normal. P.S. Hot flashes suck!

There are immunosuppressive treatments that can help stop my body from attacking my lungs, but unfortunately those drugs attack the liver. My rheumatologist is not a fan of using them unless absolutely necessary. I'm hoping the pulmonologist will have more answers and suggestions for treatment. I will keep everyone posted. Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I appreciate you all so much. ❤

I'm being sent to a pulmonologist. My autoimmune disease is attacking my lungs. I can't breathe properly. I find myself gasping for breath during conversations. The other night my lungs were burning as if I'd sprinted up a hill, and all I was doing was sitting on my arse watching television. I feel like I can never get quite enough air. It's a truly terrifying feeling. Please don't smoke. If you have quit, STAY quit. Keep that precious quit at all costs. If you are still smoking and thinking of quitting, do it now. Don't wait until you reach the point of no return. Your lungs are precious, and every breath is a gift.

Aw, Lilly, I know those down days are tough. Your emotions are all over the place in the beginning. I'm only just now starting to feel like I'm on a more even keel. But I'm so glad I was patient and didn't light up again! Hang in there. Please don't hesitate to send me a PM if you need a listening ear. I'm here for you!

I have reached a very special milestone, according to Dr. Sheldon Cooper... "The best number is 73. You're probably wondering why. 73 is the 21st prime number. Its mirror, 37, is the 12th, and its mirror, 21, is the product of multiplying - hang on to your hats - seven and three. In binary, 73 is a palindrome: 1001001, which backwards is 1001001. Exactly the same." The nerd in me loves this and wishes to celebrate.

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My work here is done.

Lilly, it sounds like this guy is a total douche, pardon the expression. Next time he says "I'll come congratulate you when the patch comes off," respond with, "And I'll congratulate you when your attitude doesn't suck!" You are doing great. Don't let one major douchebag ruin your quit for you!