The final word on "Cigars are good for me"

shilala · 03-05-2010, 08:30 AM

This is a bit sciencey and wordy, so I'll summarize first.
They finally figured out what's wrong with me, almost. It's real close, and is one of 20 or 30 rare muscular related genetic missense mutations that are all much the same, with small differences. It's been narrowed down to 3, pretty much. We just have to mess around a bit to figure out exactly which it is, then test for it specifically. (That's just eight tubes of blood for more genetic testing.)
Nicotine plays a large part in fixing it. It's probably why I've been chewing snuff and tobacco since I was 8.

Here's the cool stuff...
My problem is that little channels that carry electrical signals to the muscles don't work right. They don't open and close correctly.
Then the wrong substances come from the cells, in the wrong amounts. Certain amounts of potassium or sodium should enter that channel, and those two things are what regulates the electrical current. I have a mutation that causes those two things to be all goofy.
The cool part is that those channels are called Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors. The reason they are called that is because ingested nicotine will make them run like they should.
As my problems have progressed, I've naturally amped my nicotine intake to 2 cans of snuff a day, smoking lots of cigars, and now I've added sniffing snuff.
Odd part is, I've done it all mindlessly. I also slow way down on my intake when I feel good.

What it boils down to is that if I had not been using tobacco wildly for the last 35 years, I'd be in a heck of a lot worse shape than I am now.
Amazing, right?
Plus I'm a mutant. Fear me.

Scottw · 03-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Thats crazy Scott, who knew that much nicotine was actually remedying your symptoms (to a degree). Not bad

McSmokey · 03-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Sweet our one and only Mutant Scott

Good to here they are finally figuring something out brother

elderboy02 · 03-05-2010, 08:34 AM

Very interesting.

wayner123 · 03-05-2010, 08:35 AM

That's very interesting. Have you tried Swedish snus?

68TriShield · 03-05-2010, 08:36 AM

Well that's interesting.

Oh and I can fix that title if you like Scott

hotreds · 03-05-2010, 08:36 AM

I think everyone here who knows you at all always knew you were a mutant! To have science confirm this...... PRICELESS!

Best to you, brother!

Emjaysmash · 03-05-2010, 08:45 AM

suhweet! I'm glad to know they are finally figuring out whats going on, and that you have a little more peace of mind.

As for snuffs and nicotine, I;d also suggest Toques Quit! snuff and McChrystal's S'Nuff (Aka Smokers Blend) for those with high nicotine. I haven't tried either of them, but I'm sure they are worth a shot. Stay healthy, Brother!

G G · 03-05-2010, 08:47 AM

One more step in the right direction Scott.

hotreds · 03-05-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Oh and I can fix that title if you like Scott

Too much nicotine?

shilala · 03-05-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Well that's interesting.

Oh and I can fix that title if you like Scott

I knew you'd like it. You're vested in this stuff.
Dunno about fixing that. It's kinda infinately more interesting spelled wrong.

See, Hugh didn't even notice.

shilala · 03-05-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

That's very interesting. Have you tried Swedish snus?

Does a cat have an ass? lol
Yup, all of them. They don't have any oomph to them. I imagine some of the real Swiss stuff might, I've only tried the domestic stuff for girls.

wayner123 · 03-05-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Does a cat have an ass? lol
Yup, all of them. They don't have any oomph to them. I imagine some of the real Swiss stuff might, I've only tried the domestic stuff for girls.

Yeah, you should try the real Swiss snus. MUCH different than the domestic blends/brands. The uptake on the Snus is cleaner and would probably give you better results than snuff. Plus the added benefit of no spitting.

MedicCook · 03-05-2010, 09:27 AM

Glad to hear they are getting a better idea on what is going on Scott. Continued positive thoughts sent buddy.

03-05-2010, 09:48 AM

"Plus I'm a mutant. Fear me."

I'm glad you found out what's going on. It seems like the nicotine fairy has had it's eye on you for some time now.

longknocker · 03-05-2010, 09:58 AM

Great News, Scott! Maybe Cigars Are Good For All Of Us!
We're All Inmates Of "The Asylum", Right?

68TriShield · 03-05-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I knew you'd like it. You're vested in this stuff.
Dunno about fixing that. It's kinda infinately more interesting spelled wrong.

See, Hugh didn't even notice.

hehehe okay

replicant_argent · 03-05-2010, 10:13 AM

Welcome, we all have a lot to learn.

Mugen910 · 03-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

This is a bit sciencey and wordy, so I'll summarize first.
They finally figured out what's wrong with me, almost. It's real close, and is one of 20 or 30 rare muscular related genetic missense mutations that are all much the same, with small differences. It's been narrowed down to 3, pretty much. We just have to mess around a bit to figure out exactly which it is, then test for it specifically. (That's just eight tubes of blood for more genetic testing.)
Nicotine plays a large part in fixing it. It's probably why I've been chewing snuff and tobacco since I was 8.

Here's the cool stuff...
My problem is that little channels that carry electrical signals to the muscles don't work right. They don't open and close correctly.
Then the wrong substances come from the cells, in the wrong amounts. Certain amounts of potassium or sodium should enter that channel, and those two things are what regulates the electrical current. I have a mutation that causes those two things to be all goofy.
The cool part is that those channels are called Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors. The reason they are called that is because ingested nicotine will make them run like they should.
As my problems have progressed, I've naturally amped my nicotine intake to 2 cans of snuff a day, smoking lots of cigars, and now I've added sniffing snuff.
Odd part is, I've done it all mindlessly. I also slow way down on my intake when I feel good.

What it boils down to is that if I had not been using tobacco wildly for the last 35 years, I'd be in a heck of a lot worse shape than I am now.
Amazing, right?
Plus I'm a mutant. Fear me.

So what your saying is that your super power is the ability to take in tons of nicotine??!?! You sound like a villian to me...stay away from my humis!

Be well brother..

shilala · 03-05-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910

So what your saying is that your super power is the ability to take in tons of nicotine??!?! You sound like a villian to me...stay away from my humis!

Be well brother..

Well there's that, and my incredible staying power.
Beats starting fires with my eyes, and I'm way more popular this way.

03-05-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	The final word on "Cigars are good for me" This is a bit sciencey and wordy, so I'll summarize first. They finally figured out what's wrong with me, almost. It's real close, and is one of 20 or 30 rare muscular related genetic missense mutations that are all much the same, with small differences. It's been narrowed down to 3, pretty much. We just have to mess around a bit to figure out exactly which it is, then test for it specifically. (That's just eight tubes of blood for more genetic testing.) Nicotine plays a large part in fixing it. It's probably why I've been chewing snuff and tobacco since I was 8. Here's the cool stuff... My problem is that little channels that carry electrical signals to the muscles don't work right. They don't open and close correctly. Then the wrong substances come from the cells, in the wrong amounts. Certain amounts of potassium or sodium should enter that channel, and those two things are what regulates the electrical current. I have a mutation that causes those two things to be all goofy. The cool part is that those channels are called Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors. The reason they are called that is because ingested nicotine will make them run like they should. As my problems have progressed, I've naturally amped my nicotine intake to 2 cans of snuff a day, smoking lots of cigars, and now I've added sniffing snuff. Odd part is, I've done it all mindlessly. I also slow way down on my intake when I feel good. What it boils down to is that if I had not been using tobacco wildly for the last 35 years, I'd be in a heck of a lot worse shape than I am now. Amazing, right? Plus I'm a mutant. Fear me. __________________

03-05-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" Thats crazy Scott, who knew that much nicotine was actually remedying your symptoms (to a degree). Not bad

03-05-2010, 08:33 AM	#3
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" Sweet our one and only Mutant Scott Good to here they are finally figuring something out brother __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

03-05-2010, 08:34 AM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" Very interesting.

03-05-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" That's very interesting. Have you tried Swedish snus? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-05-2010, 08:36 AM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" Well that's interesting. Oh and I can fix that title if you like Scott

03-05-2010, 08:36 AM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" I think everyone here who knows you at all always knew you were a mutant! To have science confirm this...... PRICELESS! Best to you, brother! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-05-2010, 08:45 AM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: The final word on "Cigars are good for me" suhweet! I'm glad to know they are finally figuring out whats going on, and that you have a little more peace of mind. As for snuffs and nicotine, I;d also suggest Toques Quit! snuff and McChrystal's S'Nuff (Aka Smokers Blend) for those with high nicotine. I haven't tried either of them, but I'm sure they are worth a shot. Stay healthy, Brother! __________________

03-05-2010, 08:47 AM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: The final word on "Cigars are good for me" One more step in the right direction Scott.

03-05-2010, 09:27 AM	#14
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: The final word on "Ciagrs are good for me" Glad to hear they are getting a better idea on what is going on Scott. Continued positive thoughts sent buddy. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-05-2010, 09:48 AM	#15
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The final word on "Cigars are good for me" "Plus I'm a mutant. Fear me." I'm glad you found out what's going on. It seems like the nicotine fairy has had it's eye on you for some time now.

03-05-2010, 09:58 AM	#16
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: The final word on "Cigars are good for me" Great News, Scott! Maybe Cigars Are Good For All Of Us! We're All Inmates Of "The Asylum", Right?

03-05-2010, 10:13 AM	#18
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: The final word on "Cigars are good for me" Welcome, we all have a lot to learn. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.