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How To Treat Dizziness And Heaviness Of Arms And Legs After Smoking?
Im a 21 year old female and i find that when i smoke cigarettes i feel relaxed but then i feel insanely dizzy, weak and heavy especially my legs and arms. What is this from? I dont usually smoke cigarettes. I find theyre a waste of money, but when i feel i need one i get a cigarette from my boyfriend and then im good for a while (months at a time)
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
IT MAY ACTUALLY BE DUE TO ACUTE EFFECTS OF NICOTINE WHICH ARE OFTEN NOT EXPERIENCED BY REGULAR SMOKERS DUE TO DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE (OR ADDICTION). THE GOOD FEELING DAT U HAVE IS ALSO DUE THE SAME NEUROCHEMICAL WHICH AFFECTS THE PLEASURE CENTRES OF THE BRAIN. THIS DIZZINESS WOULD NOT BE THERE IF , IDEALLY SPEAKING, YOU QUIT SMOKING. BESIDES BECOMING ADDICTED IS NOT QUITE A GOOD OPTION.
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