Snus and Fatigue.

[GoVegan]

Lately, I have noticed that my joints feels a bit week and I feel a bit fatigued until I have a portion of snus. Sometimes I come home from work real tired and achy but this seems to go away about 1/2 an hour after having some snus. It almost feels like I am getting the flu. Does anyone else get like this? I am wondering if I have made my body so dependent on nicotine that I cannot even begin to feel healthy unless I am using it.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Dude just eat some meat before you die OK?

J/K

Seriously, I do need nicotine (and some other things) to maintain normalcy, but I focus on baby steps. I mean we quit smoking cigarettes right? One foot over the other. Keep moving forward...

[dreed2]

You probably need to exercise more. I wake up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee, put a portion in, and get onto my exercise bike for at least 15 minutes and I'm good for the day. When I don't have time to exercise (from oversleeping, for example), I feel tired all day long. I'm hoping to get my exercise time up to 1/2 hour to feel even better. But ask your doctor to be sure if that would be good for you. Taking vitamins and eating right will also help!

[ChaoticGemini]

There are so many things that fatigue can be a symptom of that it is impossible for us to speculate. If it is for a prolonged period of time and you are concerned, see your doc. He can order you up some blood panels to ensure everything is still working properly.

[visiON]

Well you're probably fatigued, then get a stimulant in your system which makes you energyzed.

[GoVegan]

You are all probably right but I just keep getting the feeling that it is related to my nicotine intake. I have used 3 original portions in the last 3 hours and feel fine now. I use mini's all day at work and feel like crap.

[desirexe]

GoVegan - hate to say it but in my very unprofessional opinion, I think it is nicotine related. Only reason I say this is because what you described is me on a daily basis. Just today I went about 2 hours without snus when I suddenly became beyond sleepy. I don't feel normal nic cravings like I used to with cigs..the irritability, etc..I just get downright lethargic nowadays. But anyway, I get this fatigue at least once a day BUT of course 1 pouch of snus and 10 minutes later, I am back to my normal self. Total nic dependent..sucks!!! But now that it is night time, I haven't used snus in 3 hours, I won't be able to get sleepy enough to fall asleep, damn insomnia..waiting for the ambien kick in. Reminds me - gotta sign off before I type something crazy!

BTW - GoV, I don't know your snus habits but as for me, normal days consists of waking early with General portion & coffee, the next 5 hours is spents chainsnussnig Ooomnph 6mg. Finally arrive home to Skruf Stark los, then dinner, then more SSL. Only time snus is not in mouth is when I am eating or sleeping. SO, the fatigue for me kicks in when I attempt to skip one of those ooomph portoins..big no no. Ok..Peace out, fading fast....

[GoVegan]

GoVegan - hate to say it but in my very unprofessional opinion, I think it is nicotine related. Only reason I say this is because what you described is me on a daily basis. Just today I went about 2 hours without snus when I suddenly became beyond sleepy. I don't feel normal nic cravings like I used to with cigs..the irritability, etc..I just get downright lethargic nowadays. But anyway, I get this fatigue at least once a day BUT of course 1 pouch of snus and 10 minutes later, I am back to my normal self. Total nic dependent..sucks!!! But now that it is night time, I haven't used snus in 3 hours, I won't be able to get sleepy enough to fall asleep, damn insomnia..waiting for the ambien kick in. Reminds me - gotta sign off before I type something crazy!

You nailed it. Anything else you do for this lethargic feeling other than use gobs of los?

[desirexe]

GV - The only thing that helps is me is more nic! On the few days a week that I am home all day I use less snus but in its place, I use snuff. During the work week though, I dont use snuff, I'm just around too many people, so snus it is! Fortunately, oomph holds me over all day and nobody knows I have it in. It is so weird though to not really have withdrawals as with cigs. Just the extreme sleepiness! Do u ever get that panicky feeling of falling asleep for a second while driving??? For example, i do the long blink and my body goes limp but I realize this, wake up with a jolt, butterlies in the stomach..all that stuff happens in less than a second. I know i went crazy with my description, just trying to illuztrate the severity of my snus 'withdrawal.'

[tom502]

[devilock76]

I recommend overall dietary changes for more energy. Way more fruits and veggies. I am not a doctor. Just to mention.

Ken

[truthwolf1]

Mellow and lethargic seems normal for me and my state of mind post(smoking). When I was a smoker I was definately more wired and it was always do or die for the next smoke.

[c.nash]

Dude just eat some meat before you die OK?

For REALS!!

lol

As everyone has said it probably has something to do with nicotine dependancy.

[lxskllr]

I recommend overall dietary changes for more energy. Way more fruits and veggies. I am not a doctor. Just to mention.

Ken

If he's not getting enough fruits and veggies, I'm afraid to ask what he's eating :^D

[Roo]

GoVegan, I'm going to have to disagree with everyone only because snus (nicotine) has a calming effect on me. While I do realize of course that it's a stimulant, I feel wirey and anxious (ie not tired or not relaxed) without it. I second the exercise recommendation, as well as B-Vitamins. Not to draw more negative attention to your veganism, because you get too much shit for that on here as it is, but it could be as simple as a vitamin deficiency. I've heard vegans have to throw substantial consideration and dollars at reaping the same nutritional benefits of those of us with a more... diverse diet by paying close attention to alternate sources of vitamin/protein intake.