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

[MargotA575]

I have been vaping for 5 weeks now. I actually started by buying a PV from a kiosk in the mall along with a bottle of medium apple flavored e-liquid. I used the PV I bought along with the liquid for about a week without any reactions. I wasn't very satisfied with PV I bought and decided to upgrade to the Joye 510 model.

I ordered a Joye 510 set from TW and some Reduced PG juice from JC. From reading the forums here, I thought VG sounded like a better base than PG so I ordered the reduced PG from JC. When I tried the JC liquid, it felt and looked like it was burning holes in my tongue.

After my reaction to the JC liquid, I wanted to find out if I have some sort of reaction to VG so I started vaping pure VG (no nic) thinned with distilled water. The VG I have been using is from Hobby Lobby (Wilton brand). With the plain VG liquid, I had no throat hit, a slight sweeet taste and tons of vapor. I also noticed that it felt like all moisture was being sucked from my tongue and it made my tongue extremely raw. When I looked at my tongue in the mirror it looked blistered and scorched. This is kind of the same reaction I had with the JC liquid. Straight VG also made my lungs hurt and gave me a slight wheeze.

This test is not conclusive since I really didn't wait for my tongue to heal, but it wasn't making it any better either. After this I switched back to the apple flavored e-liquid I bought and now my tongue is slowly healing.

I think I may have some sort of reaction to vaped VG or maybe to the brand of VG. I would be curious to try the NOW foods brand of VG after my mouth heals just to see where my problem is.

I have read a lot of threads on this forum and I see people talking about reactions to PG, but I have yet to come across anyone with reactions to VG. Are they any other people that have had any simular reactions?

Check the chemical properties of VG. As I remember, straight VG can cause blistering but adding water makes it an emollient. I get a severe reaction to PG so I mix my own VG juice. Instead of using water (although you can use distilled water), I use a few drops of grain alcohol (Everclear, high proof vodka or liquor; adds nice flavor like pipe or cigar tobacco). It also helps keep attys cleaner. That solved problem for me.

[katiemarie71730]

I vaped for 4 days had a prob with my e-juice (my own blunder from making my mix to thick) had to clean my atomizers so i smoked Marlboro Ultra Light 72's for 1 day. That day and the next I had serious nosebleeds! I mean it would not stop! I was bleeding everywhere! I got my atty's cleaned and so far 6 days on e-cigs! My nose quit bleeding but I'm now having a lot of chest pains and upper lung pains from the Marlboros. Feels like a dang donkey kicked me in my left lung! Funny thing about analog cigs is that it's eating you up inside and you don't feel a thing until you quit! It's WAY easier this time around with my E-cigs! ...... the government or anyone else who tells me I have to smoke analogs and die! ...... THAT! E-cigs for me hun! I have had absolutely no analog cravings since day 2 of vaping! Someone previously mentioned wondering what President Oboma's feelings are on the E-cig? He seems to just step aside and not get involved...in other words let the others do the dirty work so he is blameless! What happened to his spirit of American innovation speeches? President we were taxed on analogs, taxed again, taxed a third time and if that wasn't enough they added plastic to our ciggarettes in the State of Arkansas! GET INVOLVED!

[tommy793]

Glad this thread was here, been reading through it for the last hour and Ive definately got a few of these.

My list

Slight sinus area headache
Feel hot frequently, kinda flushed, warm in the face
congestion
constipation
tiredness

Been vaping for about a week, symptoms appeared a couple of days later. None of them are terrible really, all less than 3-4 on the 1-10 severity scale, really just kinda feels like Im getting a cold.

Do these sound like PG reactions or nicotine too much/too little reactions? I had quit smoking a couple times before, and didnt experience these problems, infact it was almost opposite across the board.

Good news is - i really have no desire for tobacco anymore. My finger nails arent yellow anymore, my stuff doesnt stink, my car isnt covered in ash, and when i tried to smoke a real cigerette the other day, I couldnt make it through 2 puffs. It tasted terrible.

[lwc]

yep i just registerd to chime in that , i have never ever in my life had a nose bleed , but after about 3 days in <been 2 weeks now i think since i started vapeing > ive had minor nose bleeds and bloody boogs , and some blood in spit , assume thats from sinus draineage , the first was useing vg , the more recent ones are pg , not pooring blood mind u but if blow nose , blood , spit , blood <coming from sinus im sure of it



this is with 18 mg liquid , i dont french inhale or anythign either , i doubt its due to the nicoteen , the liquid seems to be actauly drying out my sinus and nose , pg more so then the vg , but after a bit of vg i get this feeling like i just licked a candle

[AngeLsLuv]

I wonder quality is the issue with my e-cigs, then. It's been two or three days and I've noticed even when I'm vaping for the first or second time of the day, it feels like I've been smoking a pack. Today I had a feeling in my chest like it was full of mucus. I could feel it every time I breathed. Maybe the crap in my lungs is just loosening up?

I'm also concerned about how much nicotine I'm getting. I'm sure I haven't smoked the equivalent of a pack. I use the e-cig 6-7 times a day and usually take 8-10 puffs each time. I've already gone through 3 cartridges, so I'm either doing this wrong, or my cartridges don't have enough liquid in them.

I might get a new e-cig. This model has no contact information in it, no company name - nothing. I can't find anything on the internet about it, either. That kind of makes me nervous.

Hi RA

Welcome To The Forum.. You'll notice that most of us are really helpful and fun, not forgetting

OK The muccus.. I did that.. It's your lungs clearing up.. Remember though that it's cold and flu season so if you do this for more than a week, it could be something else..

You really didn't smoke that much so that could also be the problem because you might not notice it, but you are probably vaping alot more than you smoked, so you're gonna feel a bit strung out and feeling like you've smoked that pack like you said/posted. ... This could also be the reason you are full of muccus...

I'm also wondering if you are actually getting too much nic (nicotine) with those carts (cartridges)... Check the box they come in and you will see the stregnth...

Sure, Get a new e-ciggie but don't blame the one you have on all this trouble.. I presonally think you are over-dosing on nic...

I took 3 months looking online (especially this forum) before I bought my first e-ciggie.. My first were 510's (I got a double set, plus extra attys (atomizers) and batterys.. I adore the 510, and am planning on trying out the automatic "Mega" batterys for it.. I also have a Janty Stick with a 510 adapter (I want my 510 ) which I love to bits...

I'll tell ya' something: If you get any, get a passthrough too.. Can't live without one of those.. You also would need to get the other do-dads to hook up for your car and to plug into the wall...

Anyway, I really think you need to lower your nic.. You didn't smoke analogs that much, and you are doing an imitation of "Puff The Magic Dragon" with your e-ciggie... Suprised you don't have a really bad headache from it....

[AngeLsLuv]

*BTW*

Ahem......

This is the most disgusting thread I've read..

All this bodily functions stuff..

And Soooooooooooo Personal Too....

EEWWWWW!!!!

You guys need a room...

[basic_atheist]

After smoking conventional cigarettes for 25 years I coughed my head off for about 4 weeks. It got better. Now I just have a tiny cough to clear my passage ways due to the moisture content of the vapor. No big deal really.

One issue which will always be nicotine related is High Blood Pressure. However, it's not as high as it was when I smoked the cancer sticks.

I never had a sore throat, nor any of the other bad symptoms mentioned. Some of them sound like diabetic issues to me. Perhaps people may have other health problems they're not aware of.

On a good note... I feel more energetic, I can go for a walk without losing my breath, and I get "morning wood" (never thought I would see that again... LOL).

[AngeLsLuv]

After smoking conventional cigarettes for 25 years I coughed my head off for about 4 weeks. It got better. Now I just have a tiny cough to clear my passage ways due to the moisture content of the vapor. No big deal really.

One issue which will always be nicotine related is High Blood Pressure. However, it's not as high as it was when I smoked the cancer sticks.

I never had a sore throat, nor any of the other bad symptoms mentioned. Some of them sound like diabetic issues to me. Perhaps people may have other health problems they're not aware of.

On a good note... I feel more energetic, I can go for a walk without losing my breath, and I get "morning wood" (never thought I would see that again... LOL).

You coughed for 4 weeks?? Woa!! I was chain smoking since I was 14 (32 years) and didn't cough at all... I became a type 1 diabetic and started smoking immediately upon being diagnosed.. I was sooooooooo smart as a kid, but the rebel in me couldn't stop...

[AngeLsLuv]

Another thing to think about here guys and gals, you could be having a reaction to the flavorings!!!

Well... I vaped Butter Rum and ran to the kitchen for some Popcorn and a Rum&Coke

[CrazyTerrie11]

*BTW*

Ahem......

This is the most disgusting thread I've read..

All this bodily functions stuff..

And Soooooooooooo Personal Too....

EEWWWWW!!!!

You guys need a room...

OMG are you 12????? People need to know these things....someone asked someone aswered. Thats the whole point to a "forum". No one asked you to read this post....if it bothers you so much, change the channel....DUH!!!!