Weird symptom of vaping

[RainbowznStarz]

I've looked and tried searching for this before I asked but haven't really found any info. I've been vaping for 9 days so far. The 2nd day I vaped too much (OD?) and had a severe headache all night long but the biggest symptom I had was I got extremely tired. As in...I couldn't keep my eyes open. They literally would not stay open and I tried hard! I don't vape much throughout the day while I'm at work but on my way home I kind of make up for lost time lol. I vape and vape and vape for about 30 mins. After about 20 mins, I get lightheaded and then the extreme fatigue sets in. I almost had to pull over a couple of times because I thought I was gonna fall asleep while driving.

So my question is this- I am using 18mg juice. I diluted it with about 10 drops of VG. Should I dilute it further? Is the sudden onset of tiredness from the nicotine or is this some bizarre side-effect that only *I* seem to be having?

Thank you and btw I am LOVING e-cigs so far!

[Liberate_Yourself]

That sounds very interesting! I would talk to your doctor.. that is about the only way to get a "for sure" answer. Until then, I would refrain from vaping while driving.. could be dangerous.

Good Luck!

[LakotaRose]

While I haven't been fatigued, I also have lightheadness and headaches, and my extremities go weak. At first I thought it was due to vaping, but it wasn't. After a romp through the ER last week, an MRI revealed a colloid cyst. Well, if I have to have a brain tumor, this is the one to have. After surgery, I should recover in a month or so.

Liberate is right. You should get your symptoms checked by a doc. Hopefully, it's one of those "spells" that clear up on it's own. But it's better to know for sure.

[ZambucaLu]

When you say you are diluting it with 10 drops VG....how many drops 18mg are you using? 10 drops too?

It seems everyone's reactions pretty much depend on the person but maybe it is too high all at once. If you're not vaping much in the day then taking in 18mg strength for 30 minutes straight...well....

But to know how much nic you are really vaping, we would need to know your dilution proportions.

Lu

[Kate]

There is another recent thread about fatigue here - 24 Hours Smoke Free and I Never Felt Lazier

This is not listed as a nicotine overdose symptom.

[Nadia Maximus]

Your not alone, don't worry.

EDIT -
Though I can totally relate to a lethargic, lazy feeling, never felt I was going to fall asleep especially while driving... Maybe you should talk to your doctor or switch to a super low dosage. Im currently vaping 4mg cola.

[leaford]

Lethargic is one thing, falling asleep is another.

I wouldn't lightly dismiss this, but I wouldn't be too worried either. It could be something entirely unrelated to e-smoking, like a virus, and I think you should check with a doctor if it persists. It may be just a flu coming on, or something more serious.

[Joshy_1289]

I've heard of people using Cigarettes as a treatment for narcolepsy, a chemical in it keeps you awake. I heard that from someone about 2 years ago. I don't know how true it is, but since your off cigarettes your body isn't getting that chemical, could be a cause. Cigarette smoking causes restlessness and insomnia in some people. I doubt it but who knows. Talk to yoru doctor.

[Bertrand]

afaik narcolepsy is the only illness you can get a prescription for methedrine for. If I had it, I wouldn't be wasting it on nicotine. :)

[JHernandez]

Did ya just quit smoking and pick up the e-cig? If so you might be experiencing low blood sugar. Same thing happened to me when I first started e-cigging. I used to skip meals when I smoked, but even w/ an e-cig ya still gotta keep your calorie/sugar intake up.