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Lori



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PostPosted: September 6, 2006 6:32 PM    Post subject: smoking affects our bodies in ways unsuspected Reply with quote

For the past 12 years, I’ve been plagued by abnormal results on my pap tests (the ASCUS variety). As a result, I’ve had numerous biopsies, colposcopies and a whole lot of worry to boot. One of my doctors once told me, “you might see a change in your pap test results if you stop smoking.” I thought, “geez, they blame EVERYTHING on smoking!” Several years ago, the American Medical Association decided to screen ASCUS patients for HPV, having determined that those without HPV were at lower risk. My HPV results were negative, but I continued to have an abnormal pap every single time I went. My doctor told me she was really concerned, because I wasn’t fitting the typical pattern. Most women with negative HPV results have at least an occasional normal pap result. I had not had one in eight years.

That is until I quit smoking. My pap test results were normal this time!
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Mary Dude



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PostPosted: September 6, 2006 8:23 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow!!! Who knew! That's an amazing benefit....congratulations on your terrific test results.....
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PostPosted: September 6, 2006 8:26 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

that's great, lori! Smile
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PostPosted: September 7, 2006 12:12 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! That is truly amazing! How terrific! Very Happy
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PostPosted: September 7, 2006 8:21 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great news, Lori. You must feel like a new person!
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PostPosted: September 7, 2006 12:08 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too bad they didn't test our brains to see if we were "normal" as smokers! How normal was inhaling all those chemicals? It's a wonder none of us have two heads!

(I'm just lovin' these smilies!) Glad to hear everything is "normal" again Lori.
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PostPosted: September 7, 2006 1:12 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whoa! That's crazy! I'm glad I lobed off that second head of mine. LOL! Laughing
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PostPosted: September 7, 2006 2:18 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I, for one, am thankful I don't have two heads. Having an arm growing out of one forehead is bad enough. Shocked
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PostPosted: September 8, 2006 9:24 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is so cool. I am amazed at how many different ways smoking can harm our bodies. And conversely, how quickly our bodies heal and want to become healthy again.

Cheers to your good health! Cool
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PostPosted: September 8, 2006 8:52 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy That is wonderful news Lori.

Blessings,
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Lori



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PostPosted: September 9, 2006 9:29 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone. What a relief!! Jo, you said it -- I feel like a new woman! Very Happy
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PostPosted: September 22, 2006 11:07 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great news Smile I bet you feel great Very Happy as well as relieved.



Simone xx

It's affected my health badly I eat little but all good food yet keep putting on weight the dr's have had every test including all hormonal tests done & for what I eat & the exercise I do I should be 10+ kilos thinner!! (nearly 2 stone) my MS & CFS has gone of the scales and I am with one illness after the other the specialists are all dumbfounded I am a mystery & all started when I quit I wonder what the tobacco was masking Confused Very Happy

I am downright miserable Sad

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