? for those with PG allergy...

[lorraineg57]

I've had a pretty bad sore throat since I starting cutting my PG based juice with primarily PG instead of VG.

For those of you who had PG allergies, did you have any other symptoms? I'm REALLY hoping it's not the PG. I can't stand the taste of VG....

[aschmidy]

I have had a bad reaction to PG and after my first couple hours of vaping had sores in my mouth, on my lips and anywhere else PG touched me. It burns just to have it on my skin. I have tried it a couple times since then and have the same reaction. I am just so glad there is another option besides analogs!

[lorraineg57]

I have had a bad reaction to PG and after my first couple hours of vaping had sores in my mouth, on my lips and anywhere else PG touched me. It burns just to have it on my skin. I have tried it a couple times since then and have the same reaction. I am just so glad there is another option besides analogs!

Oh....that sounds awful! I just have a REALLY sore throat. I'm assuming you're using VG then. What brand do you use?

[aschmidy]

My throat felt like someone had used a bottle brush on it. I know, it hurts! That was in January and Johnson Creek was the only one who sold anything non PG. So glad they were there, I really can't use any PG at all. It stinks when I hear everyone talking about all the great flavors. There are other sites that have DIY VG/flavorings. JC is the only one I know of that has premixed VG that you don't have to mess with. I really like their Tennessee Cured, and add a drop of Kona Coffee every once in a while to change it up. I've read a lot about it killing atomizers, but I have had the same 3 since January. (I was a heavy smoker, 2 packs a day, so I am a heavy vapor, too) My first one just died last week. So that hasn't been a problem for me.

[kinabaloo]

I have had a bad reaction to PG and after my first couple hours of vaping had sores in my mouth, on my lips and anywhere else PG touched me. It burns just to have it on my skin. I have tried it a couple times since then and have the same reaction. I am just so glad there is another option besides analogs!

It is a pity PG is not easy to get, otherwise it would be worth suggesting a skin test before buying / vaping a PG based juice. Especially as there might sometimes be a confusion with analog withdrawal; but if one gets any skin lesions or sores then a PG allergy is likely so discontinue use.

DO NOT try a skin test with a juice containing nicotine!

But remember that PG sensitivity is quite rare (but not that rare, perhaps 1 in 100).

[ZambucaLu]

Moved to health forum.

Lu

[Adik Ted]

When I started vaping (PG) I had a slightly sore throat (was very hoarse) and had dry/sore eyes along with a very stuffed up nose in the morning. I changed to vg once intellicig brought out their ecopure juice but I can't say it's made a great difference. I'm certainly much less hoarse and the throat doesn't hurt but the stuffed nose and dry/sore eyes persist.

[Kula]

I don't think I am allergic to PG. It just irritates me a bit.

PG does dry me out. My lips dry out (they also seem to shrink!), my mouth gets dry, my tongue gets irritated and I get a bit of a sore throat. I also find that I get bad sinus (post nasal drip) and this affects my ability to taste vapour (nb it is only the vapour I cannot taste I can still fully taste liquids and food). I also get slightly irritated eyes if I vape in a small room. I did drink plenty of water when vaping but that didnt seem to help (just made me need to go to the toilet a lot). I ended up with whole new regime - Blistex for my lips, Mouthwash to try and wash away any residual PG build up, Genigel to heal my irritated tongue, Opticrom eye drops, Vocalzone pastilles to help sore throat and clear sinuses etc.

It was costing me a fortune in medicines just so I could vape!

So I decided to mix my liquids with VG. I find if I mix with VG it gets a lot better. The flavour is obviously cut as well. However, if I mix too much VG I get a waxy taste. I havent been very methodical with my mixing though so I cant really say what ratios I use.

[Adik Ted]

Reading Kula's post reminded me, I had dry lips with pg but that's been far less of a problem with vg.

[TropicalBob]

I've been vaping since January 2008 and only recently have I experienced a really dry, sore throat. Credit that to an evolution of heavy vaporizing devices. My first e-pipe was a vapor wimp. The first e-cigs were likewise wimps that yielded tiny puffs of stuff -- and virtually nothing if inhaled and then exhaled.

Enter the Kissbox. Changed my life. Now, this penstyle made vapor! Add the Screwdriver. OMG. Hold down that button for five seconds and you make clouds! Now throw in the new JantyStick I began two days ago. It's equal to the Screwdriver and Kissbox. Massive vapor.

I get so excited about these new toys that I tend to overuse them (normally I rely on snus and dissolvables much of each day, and have NO problem). As a result of more frequent e-cig use, I'm getting a really sore throat by evening. Sore throats crack the surface, so germs have an entry way. They are an irritation signal and invitation to illness.

I haven't solved this yet, but will try to balance daily nicotine intake better with all the choices I have and use.