Could you be allergic to PG and not realize it? I was...

I hope this helps someone...

I ignored my symptoms until finally my mouth swelled up and got sores. I didn"t really ignore them I just attributed them to other things. I had no issues in the beginning of vaping but slowly they began. Here is what PG now does to me.

Acne, Dry burning and numb lips, extreme tooth sensitivity to cold, itchy and red skin, sneezing, sinus problem, lungs filling, flu like symptoms, burning urination, breathessness, confusion, joint pain, neck weakness, chills, lack of energy and probably more that I am still unaware of.

I ended up in the ER with anafalactic shock. Upon review of the medicine that I had it associated to it isn't PG it is PEG. Within a day of vaping VG all sympoms were much better, 3 days they were gone.

My pharmacist told me that the irritant in PG and PEG are the same. Ironically doctors dont care if you allergic to PG but thell them you are allergic to PEG and they pay attention.

My vender made me VG juice about 85% because the favors they use are in a PG base. They doubled the flavor so it should taste like normal to me. I was back in vape heaven for 6 hours. Then the symptoms began returning. Prior to then I had doubts that they were all associates with PG but I am now 100% positive.

Over time I have come to learn that I cannot tolerate any PG. Therefore a VG based liquid will make me sick. I must have PG free flavorings too. This is not the case for everyone.

Please be aware that VG base is not the same as 100% VG.

I opened a new group Members with Vaping allergies.
This way we can all share info. Would love to have you.

Venders that sell 100% VG juice made in the USA are located here... http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/fl-lori/3281-100-vg-vender-list-coupon-codes.html

I have emaied all of the venders to verify that their juice is 100% VG. No PG in flavors or nicotine.

Feel free to PM me or stop by the group if you have a problem or questions.


***Please be aware that PG allergy symptoms vary and most people are not allergic.
Please do not let this stop you from Vaping. It is so much safer than smoking. ***

Comments

Thanks so much for the Sites info.....I am going to try some of these.
I am soooo sorry you have had so many problems but You did stick with it till you figured out what it was. I had to smoke cigs for a few days till I got up the courage to vape again. Actually my breathing started to get bad again and thats from the cigs. When i vape I can breath w/o my inhaler. TG
I have a bottle of that PEG you are talking about. I tried it cause of the allergy to PG but it was worse. So glad you are doing better!!!:D
 
I would like to add one for you that was fantastic at shipping and great flavors:

Velvet Vapors The PG Free line of e-liquid

Consider your blog bookmarked as I had a reaction to PG (100%) and have been on the hunt ever since for 100% VG. I ordered from Prime Vaping recently as they list 100% VG, when I got the bottles in, I noticed Propylene Glycol listed as an ingredient on the side of the bottle. I sent a mail and the response was the base is 100% VG, but the flavorings were in a PG base (similar to what you are talking about above) but they added NO extra PG to the bottles I ordered ... it seems I am OK with this so far, but I have to admit I am a little nervous about even a hint of PG ... I will post more if I find other vendors if that is acceptable to you.

Thank you for the listing!

NetteG
 
Thank you NetteG for the link and your thoughts. They are truly appreciated by me and I bet others.

Lori
 
Hi sweetie
Sorry to hear of all your troubles, but happy for u that u have found the cause and even better a solution! :) sorry that Altcig couldn't go lower on the pg flavor, but who knows they may end up with an all vg line at some point. I am sure they will grow. Stop by the thread anytime, we have loved having u!! Just cause we vape Altcig doesn't mean we are closed minded, we know there are other vendors out there. Let us know what u find out there and most definitely how u are doing! ;)
 
Wow Lori, I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm glad you were able to find the source of your problems. Keep vaping safe neighbor!
 

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