Chest Pains?

[Fazzazerin]

I too am feeling a slight discomfort in my lungs with symptoms like temporary shorted breath, lasts about 4 to 5 minutes after vaping for about 5 minutes. Slight weezing what feels to me like Im breathing through insulation and again only lasts about 4 to 5 minutes. During those durations my lungs feel warmer as well.

I am very new to vaping so it could just be the new transition from analogs to a PV. I dont want it to come across as complaining either because I am very much enjoying the experience.

This will be my 4th day using my device and it seems the symptoms are dying out as the days pass, I assume this could also be from breaking in a new atty that i could of very well be inhaling the primer which cannot be good. The flavors also have come more alive and taste a little bit different from the first day.

I was vaping 24mg nic liquid now im down to 11mg so much better!

[P4C0]

Hello, I'm also having chest pains... the first one was on the center and left size of my chest , of course I freaked out right away and stopped vaping for a week (back to analogs), the pain was gone.

Then I tried it again, now the pain is on the right part of my chest, just below my nipple (or around it), if I stay for long without moving and then I move the pain gets a bit worst but just for a couple of seconds. I can breath deep without any variation of the pain, but when I try to exhale a lot it hurts a bit more (but just a bit). Also the pain seems to be right under my chest (I supposed that's a bit far away from my lung)

According to wikipedia (pleurisy): "The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other every time the lungs expand to breathe in air. This can cause sharp pain with breathing"

This is not my case, I have like a more or less constant pain and gets a bit worst (just a bit) when I move my torso from size to size or raise my hands (the right one).

I have only vaped PG, does anyone vaping VG has noticed chest pain? may this be related to PG allergy? (maybe a mild allergy or just the body getting used to)...

I have also noticed that with time the pain seems to fade away (or maybe I'm just getting used to it)....

I think it's not something directly related to the lungs, but with the surrounding (pleural cavity). Pleurisy seems like a good candidate for me... Anyways I'm not that worried about it at the moment, I can breath ok, deep and long, hold it, exhale, no problem. My blood pressure is ok, and it's not on the center or left part of my chest so my heart should be ok... (I hope)

Anyways, I'm not a doctor and this is pure speculation, the best thing to do is to see a doctor.

[chad]

Anyways, I'm not a doctor and this is pure speculation, the best thing to do is to see a doctor.

Neither are most of us. If it concerns you or hurts enough to bother you, go see a doctor. There are probably hundreds of things it "might" be (vaping related or not). When I started vaping I kept having a deep pain in my jaw. Turns out it wasn't jaw cancer but instead muscular pain from the long deep draws I was taking.

A doctor once told me: "If you hear hooves in New York city, it's probably not a zebra."

[crashtestjeep]

Lets put our facts together... we know that PG is an irritant, and it also leaves a film. For those of us, me included, who vape like a steam train, im sure we do have a film that we must let our lungs filter out before we build more. As the old saying goes, moderation is key. If we want to vape constantly, maybe we should consider the consequences and just learn to put it down for a few, lol...easier said than done. Im not experiencing any chest pain, but the muscle tension is CERTAINLY a problem for me.. That said, lets all take a moment of "silence" and lay our PVs down for a few...We didnt smoke 24/7, right?

On the other hand, PG is also in analogs, but not so much of it-just enough to keep the tobacco moist. Im sure if we smoked like we vape---we would have the same issues...just food for thought.

EDIT: Another idea is to time our vaping to 5-7min, the length of time an analog would normally last....rest it for at least 30-45min, then re-vape. If we treat our vaping as we did smoking, I wonder if we'd all feel alot better? Im going to start timing it now....gonna be hard tho, must admit,lol!

I don't think its the nicotine, people who use nicotine in other forms do not have this problem. I think its the liquid build up in the lungs.

[crashtestjeep]

I had pleuracy a few years back...if you had it...you'd have seen a dr by now. probably the most painful chest pain other than when I broke all 12 ribs on my right side. Everyone is different tho, just saying...

I wish everyone the best and hope its all non-related, minor issues at hand.

Hello, I'm also having chest pains... the first one was on the center and left size of my chest , of course I freaked out right away and stopped vaping for a week (back to analogs), the pain was gone.

Then I tried it again, now the pain is on the right part of my chest, just below my nipple (or around it), if I stay for long without moving and then I move the pain gets a bit worst but just for a couple of seconds. I can breath deep without any variation of the pain, but when I try to exhale a lot it hurts a bit more (but just a bit). Also the pain seems to be right under my chest (I supposed that's a bit far away from my lung)

According to wikipedia (pleurisy): "The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other every time the lungs expand to breathe in air. This can cause sharp pain with breathing"

This is not my case, I have like a more or less constant pain and gets a bit worst (just a bit) when I move my torso from size to size or raise my hands (the right one).

I have only vaped PG, does anyone vaping VG has noticed chest pain? may this be related to PG allergy? (maybe a mild allergy or just the body getting used to)...

I have also noticed that with time the pain seems to fade away (or maybe I'm just getting used to it)....

I think it's not something directly related to the lungs, but with the surrounding (pleural cavity). Pleurisy seems like a good candidate for me... Anyways I'm not that worried about it at the moment, I can breath ok, deep and long, hold it, exhale, no problem. My blood pressure is ok, and it's not on the center or left part of my chest so my heart should be ok... (I hope)

Anyways, I'm not a doctor and this is pure speculation, the best thing to do is to see a doctor.

[chad]

Lets put our facts together... we know that PG is an irritant, and it also leaves a film. For those of us, me included, who vape like a steam train, im sure we do have a film that we must let our lungs filter out before we build more. As the old saying goes, moderation is key. If we want to vape constantly, maybe we should consider the consequences and just learn to put it down for a few, lol...easier said than done. Im not experiencing any chest pain, but the muscle tension is CERTAINLY a problem for me.. That said, lets all take a moment of "silence" and lay our PVs down for a few...We didnt smoke 24/7, right?

It's been established through studies that PG is not bio-cumlative.

On the other hand, PG is also in analogs, but not so much of it-just enough to keep the tobacco moist. Im sure if we smoked like we vape---we would have the same issues...just food for thought.

PG is in tobacco to keep it moist but more often DEG is used.

[Luv2CUSmile]

Been scanning over on this board because I am new to this- My e-cig just came in today and after being a pack or more a day smoker for the last 20 years- I am so psyched about turning to vaping- My intention is to decrease nicotine intake gradually til I am off and w/ the familiar delievery method (which I believe is my main habit more so than nicotine, but that's me)
Anyway, first experience today w/ it- It came w/ med & High liquid- I tried medium and I am not sure if it is because I was being tentative due to not knowing what to expect or what- But I got tightness in my chest- not a HURT but not comfortable at all-
I was wondering, the strength of nicotine? the flavor? (DK-TAB) It is better than I thought it would be but not something I could vape all the time. or the PG in the liquid?
or again, just chalk it up to nervousness...
My husband who has had a heart attack, has a stent, takes constant meds and has been in the hospital on numerous occassions was fine- He is so excited about vaping-
I just wanted to post my experience here- I will be asking the doctor about it, I also have some non PG liquid coming in much lower strengths as well as 0 mg strength so I can check it out and see if any of those factors had anything to do with it-
This thing is a pretty good unit though- vape, flavor production, etc- I will be doing a review soon- just getting them fully charged now so I can experiement-
Oh! after a couple times dragging (not in succession) the pressure did lessen- I, of course, was then a little worried/unsure at that point though- so being a little careful right now until I get some answers-
Anyone else who experienced this their first time ever vaping and has seen a difference since? This post has been great though, helping me to figure what it could be versus a heart problem-
Oh! I was also diagnosed with pleuracy when I was young, It took me out of track and basketball- I was so mad- But yeah- worse chest pain ever (since I have never had a heart attack to compare, but I bet it is right up there with it)-

[a2dcovert]

I know a lot of users have complained about acid reflux. There is a side effect of acid reflux called GERD. I have experienced GERD attacks both before and after taking up e-cigs. It is a very disturbing condition as it has the same symptoms as a heart blockage. Believe me I know as I have had both. You shouldn't attempt to diagnose this condition yourself. Only a doctor can make this diagnoses. Nicotine juice has been known to make acid reflux worse. Sometimes GERD attacks begin with the person not having acid reflux symptoms. I have had this happen to me. Sometimes I have had acid reflux with a gastric ulcer and didn't know I had it. Some people have no symptoms until the full blown GERD hits them.

In my case, e-cigs are not the primary cause of acid reflux. The e-cig is acting as a catalyst that enhances the effects of the disease. Again you should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Kevin

[Luv2CUSmile]

Thx Kevin,

I hadn't thought about that but will also keep that in mind when I see the doctor- Just to make him aware of what I am doing and no matter what he feels about it, I can get my health monitored not just by myself but w/ him doing a constant checkin up on me w/ different symptoms or whatever- My husband is doing the same- At least then we don't turn into hypochondriacs- Every time I get sick or feel bad I will first throw it off on e-cigs... that won't be good- I am also keeping a journal right now- again more to track our ability to decrease our nicotine as well as keeping track of flavors we like, rate of vaping versus analogs, etc- I really appreciate the heads up on GERD though!

[afihigh019]

I've been vaping about a week now, loving it, coughing up plenty of good ol' nastiness in the mornings. I do keep it close by/in my hand pretty much all hours of the waking day. I vape constantly, but it's different than when I smoked analogs; I will take one or two good vapes from my 510, and will be satisfied for 10-30 min or so, and continue this ritual pretty much all day long. Compared to a cigarette, (which we all know), I puff and puff and puff until the entire death stick has passed through my poor lungs.

Just today I started noticing a slight discomfort in my chest as well. I only notice it when I take a deep breath in and pay close attention, a sort of tightness towards the front of my chest.

This is my first real attempt at quitting analogs, been a 1PPD smoker for about 4 years. Do any of you more experienced vapers/quitters know this just to be a side effect of quitting the tobacco? Sure hope so

Philip