I am a 48-yr old female who has smoked for 30+ years. I was diagnosed
with Buerger's Disease this past April. It was actually a comfort to
get the diagnosis because it explained so many physical aches and
pains that I could otherwise only contribute to getting older.

I have a hard time accepting some of the physical limitations I have
to deal with and although I quit smoking after the diagnosis, I have
found myself smoking again. I don't smoke anywhere near as many as I
used to but I am still smoking about 5 cigs a day, which is about 5
too many. It's almost like I have given up and decided, "okay, I'm an
addict...what do you expect?" I would like to get serious again soon
and quit completely but it's almost like I accept I am weak. I really
don't want to lose my limbs and I know that it's totally up to me and
I keep on smoking.

So, it's frustrating and I'm so sorry any of us got this. It's good
to know you're not alone....

Carolyn