A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette

[No burn baby]

Yeah! The same with me. I did not expected to feel that way ever.
The fact is that i don't quit right now, but it is the first time where i feel that i could succeed.

Me too! I haven't smoked a real cig for a month since getting the E cig, the urge for them is gone which is close to alarming considering how I used to smoke and crave analog cigs.

Oddly though I don't crave the e cig that much. Ironically, I'm more so attached to the aesthetics of the damn thing, I'm like a magpie, I like sparkly lights and bright colours! hahaha If the E cig looked dull and boring I think I would be well on the road to saying goodbye to inhaling nicotine forever. I now only smoke my E cig every few days, when I'm bored! I know that singing the E cig praise as a quit smoking device is front upon but I have to say, what its done for me is nothing short of a miracle. Nothing could have made me quit, I didn't want to quit but, heck, I have!

[TropicalBob]

No Burn Baby, here's an e-smoker's Inconvenient Truth: (1) E-smoking is the best way for many cigarette smokers to quit the tobacco addiction; (2) We can't publicly say or advertise that.

If we call this a quit-smoking system, we face regulatory demands for extensive and expensive clinical testing, something not done and that would take years to complete. So it's our little secret. Publicly, e-cigs are merely "alternatives" to cigarettes, as snus and snuff are. Privately, damn these are good at helping real addicts boot a cigarette habit.

Shhhh.

[leaford]

No Burn Baby, here's an e-smoker's Inconvenient Truth: (1) E-smoking is the best way for many cigarette smokers to quit the tobacco addiction; (2) We can't publicly say or advertise that.

Not so, Bob. Manufacturers, marketers, or merchants can't. Us consumers can. Good for you, No Burn. You've got every right to share your success with others.

Anecdotal evidence is worthless in the legal or scientific fields, but invaluable between us consumers.

E-cigs are not quit smoking devices. But many of us quit smoking using e-cigs, and there's nothing wrong with our saying so.

A rubber band is not a quit smoking device, but some people quit using the rubber band method. Nothing wrong with those people saying so. Nothing wrong with them reccomending it to others. A rubber band manufacturer who advertises it asa quit smoking device might have a bit of a problem.

Snus isn't a quit smoking product, but many people have quit smoking using snus. Nothing wrong with their saying so or recommending it to others. But PM better not advertise it as a stop smoking product.

We should remain vigilant against bad businesses wrecking things by making unsupported claims. But there's nothing wrong at all with US saying how they've helped US. That's not a marketing claim.

[angiicat]

If we call this a quit-smoking system, we face regulatory demands for extensive and expensive clinical testing, something not done and that would take years to complete. So it's our little secret. Publicly, e-cigs are merely "alternatives" to cigarettes, as snus and snuff are. Privately, damn these are good at helping real addicts boot a cigarette habit.

Shhhh.[/quote]

Yeah that's my worry here in the states. They are already talking about FDA getting involved after a segment aired on tv newstation. But like many of you, I go hours without a smoke and could actually put it all down and walk away but I like my e-cig and I love the taste. So, not quite ready to go there yet... but...

As for my symptoms, still dealing with a bit of congestion but I honestly think I have caught a cold. The weather is completely screwed here in Texas going from hot to cold in mere seconds. ::sigh::

Vape on!
~the 'awaiting her new atomizer to resume' Cat

[TropicalBob]

You missed my point, Leaford. Or did you?

[Weegie Burd]

Weegie, I understand your pain. I myself have rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis coupled with Lupus. Yeah rah for me. But since starting e-cigs I have begun to notice a few of the symptoms talked about here. Namely congestion in the nose. I hate, hate, hate,... did I mention hate? not being able to breathe through my nose. Now I did get a flu shot recently and maybe that is to blame but I do feel kinda crappy today but I wouldn't say I've been vaping excessively or anything yet I do find I blow smoke through my nose more since being on the e-cig. Anyone else?

be well and vape on...
~the 'prolly just got the flu' Cat

Hi angiicat, here's hoping it is a cold that's causing you problems, at least we know were we stand with that.

I'm afraid the lack of muscle aches/ spasms was just fluke, they're back today with a vengeance. I couldn't say though if it's the eCig that's triggered them, and possibly made them worse, or if they were just hibernating for a few days to lull me into a false sense of security.

Either way, I'm happier vaping and taking my chances rather than smoking as much as I usually do. Just need to quit the cigs completely and I'll be happy.

Hope you feel better soon.

[leaford]

You missed my point, Leaford. Or did you?

I've been up for 30 hours. I might have missed MY point. I'm just saying it's not us forum contributers who have to be careful what claims we make. Neither the FDA nor the FTC care what we say. The FDA only cares about studies. And lobbying money. But that's another subject. The FTC only cares about how its marketed, advertised and sold. And lobbying money.

[Mommyshann]

Well apparently the e-cig is the fountain of youth! I can breathe better, walk farther, don't get out of breath so easily and now...I have zits!!! The dreaded e-cig acne stage has finally hit me...all over my face. I've tried to deny it for a few days now but can do so no longer. I've had to break down and go buy acne face cleansers and treatments. I feel 16 all over again! For the rest of you that have dealt with this...I know some think it's the e-cig and some think it's the stopping smoking. Regardless of what it is, how long did it last for you? I'm just wondering how long I'll need to hide out in the house or if I should plan to wear a ski mask for a few weeks! No, that's not embarrassment...it's the huge bumps on my face!

[sixstring]

Well apparently the e-cig is the fountain of youth! I can breathe better, walk farther, don't get out of breath so easily and now...I have zits!!! The dreaded e-cig acne stage has finally hit me...all over my face. I've tried to deny it for a few days now but can do so no longer. I've had to break down and go buy acne face cleansers and treatments. I feel 16 all over again! For the rest of you that have dealt with this...I know some think it's the e-cig and some think it's the stopping smoking. Regardless of what it is, how long did it last for you? I'm just wondering how long I'll need to hide out in the house or if I should plan to wear a ski mask for a few weeks! No, that's not embarrassment...it's the huge bumps on my face!

Did you have acne when you were 16? I NEVER had it all thru my youth, and I don't have it now - BUT... I still smoke 2-3 regular cigs a day

Maybe folks who are acne prone get it after quitting completely???

[leaford]

Well, I'm all broken out in acne, but then I've got a skin condition and get periodic breakouts anyway.