Weird symptom of vaping

[yvilla]

Jenny, or KoS, I concur with Sun. But even more definitely. Those are symptoms of nicotine withhdrawal.

WhyQuit - Nicotine Withdrawal and Recovery Symptoms

Here's just the paragraph headings you'll find in the the above cited article, each with fuller explanation in the article:

Time Perception Distortion
Inability to Concentrate or a Foggy Mind
Feeling Tired or Fatigued
Trouble Sleeping or Insomnia
Chest Tightness
Slight Sore Throat
Coughing, Mucus or Nasal Drip
Bad Breath, Nasty Tastes and Bleeding Gums
Headaches
Stomach Pain, Nausea, Constipation or Gas

[Cymri]

It could also be a reaction to the PG. The MSDS for propylene glycol says ingestion of it can cause nervous system depression or sedation. Since we are inhaling it as a vapor it probably takes smaller amounts to affect those who are sensitive to it. It is an alcohol after all. Likely what happens is that the body builds tolerance to it in a few days.

[jennydotz]

I suspect the PG, but I'll have to report back after some more experimenting. . .

I've been pretty sloppy about mixing the PG/VG and not remembering which was in which cart. I have 901 carts filled with VG, when vaping those, I didn't notice the weirdness. THen I got a Pilot and was testing it out with the pre-filled carts (PG)--weirdness. But I can't say for sure cause I was alternating the 2. I will keep track better.

Yvilla--Thanks for the posting the link!

[CrystalLakeDave]

Geez. I would say try non-PG, maybe you're having a reaction tot he PG juice?

[snf]

when I OD, i start feeling woozy to the point where i wanna throw up, and i feel tired sometimes too lolz!

[jennydotz]

OK I'm pretty sure it's the PG causing the weirdness for me. The JC VG stuff is fine. I know it's not nic-related cause I compared very low/no nic cocktails.

After reading some more about PG in skincare products, I have decided that PG may also be contributing to the skin issues I have on my face and eye irritation I deal with in general. My skin is pretty normal elsewhere, but very red on my face, irritated-like. I only use expensiv-ish products for sensitive skin on my face, and guess what? It all lists PG as a top ingredient. Ironically, I use whatever cheapo products on the rest of my body and only my face has issues. I can't believe that in 20 years of dealing with this, I never looked into this possibility.

I realize this has moved somewhat off-topic, but I wonder if anyone else who has problems vaping PG has skin issues with PG as well. Also wondered if anyone has reccommendations for a good PG free skincare line?

[Kate]

Use glycerine on your skin, that's as good as anything.

[Kitabz]

After reading some more about PG in skincare products, I have decided that PG may also be contributing to the skin issues I have on my face and eye irritation I deal with in general. My skin is pretty normal elsewhere, but very red on my face, irritated-like. [...]

Hmm, you might be confirming my suspicions here. I have issues with redness/dryness on my face especially in the winter and it's been worse than usual this year and noticeably worse since vaping (but it's been colder than usual too so I can't be sure of cause & effect). I'm mostly on JC NPG but I have a few bottles of mixed brand PG also and I've been wondering if that might be partly to blame - I also get leg aches with the PG I think.

I might stick to JC NPG exclusively over the next few days (and hope they don't turn green!) As an aside, I'm liking the JC NPG Smoked Hickory very much even though I usually prefer the sweet ones.

[chief druid]

all i know is dont pick your nose if you got e liquid on your finger .....ouch ....

[SmOoV_1]

I'm no doctor, and I can only speak from experience....

I have tried quitting several hundred times.. Everytime it was cold turkey.. What i noticed was I was extremely tired for the first few weeks. Especially like mid afternoon time frame. It was definitely from the nicotine withdrawal. I started using chewing tobacco to get through that stuff.

I havent had any, withdrawal symptoms since I have started vaping.

I seem to vape alot after I get home from work..at least one NPRO cartridge a night. I have noticed alot more energy, and I feel really well when working out. I think the carcinogens were wearing me out.