E-Liquid & Heartburn

[Bigredcent]

I'm wondering if anyone else is having a problem with certain flavors of liquid giving them heartburn?? I've been vaping since mid Dec. and not having any problems. Then about 2 1/2 weeks ago I noticed that when I vaped Cash Cola or Riskee I would get heartburn. And the longer I vaped it the worse it got. I would need 3 to 4 Tums to get it under control. Now about 3 days ago the Strawberry started giving me heartburn after only 4 puffs.
The only one I seem to have no trouble with is the Menthol. I have read the other threads here on heartburn,but they don't seem to have been in regards to the flavors of liquid. All my stuff is from Steve and is still looking as it did when I received it so I don't feel that it is a problem from his end.
So has anyone else had this happen to them or am I alone in my weirdness???

[nitewriter]

BigRed- Love the avatar!

You are definitely not alone! I have had a terrible time with heartburn, and have been wearing out my TumsEX and drinking more milk. I don't know if it has anything to do with the flavors or excessive vaping? I only use Marlboro. There seem to be times when its worse than others so I tend to think it's from over-vaping or possibly swollowing a little too much liquid. I have recently cut down to 11mg nic (I was using 16) and it has gotten better.

I also get all my liquids from Steve at PS, but like you I don't think it has anything to do with him.

[ejfan1977]

I was wondering that too! I have been taking the generic of Zantac 150mg twice a day and I have not any problems unless I forget to take the evening dose or take it too late. Then it starts up a little.

Nitewriter, good idea of decreasing the nic level.

[Bigredcent]

Thanks Nitewriter. I just got some 11mg Strawberry in from Steve and I'm just now trying it in a clean tip.So far no burn. The other liquids are all 16mg.
You may be very right about the nic. strength. I wonder why the Menthol (16mg) doesn't bother me. Well now I'm going to have to order more liquid in low nic to mix with the 16mg stuff I have here. Here I come Steve!!!LOL

[Denni]

Could well be the nic strength or getting liquid in your mouth. I sometimes get heartburn when using 2mg microtabs.

[ROB26]

I've read in other posts that upset stomach can be a result of nicotine overdose. I'm not sure if that is related or not, but I have noticed that at times my stomach gets a little upset after vaping heavily, although I haven't had that problem as of late.

[Spikey]

I have a minor ulcer so I have certainly noticed this. As stated here and in a bunch of other posts... the heartburn can be caused by the acidic increase in the gastrointestinal tract cause by the pure nicotine intake. Normally I would say lower the nic level.. but I must be honest... I have found it happens more with some flavors than others too (even at the same nic level). True Menthol from PureSmoker.. no prob... but some of the berrys did make it worse for me. Riskee juice seems to decrease the acid a bit. I also notice it less with the VG (NON PG) than the PG.

[Kate]

I used to get heartburn from too much nicotine. A constant dose could cause problems too. Now that I use zero and low constantly with occasional spikes of high I don't have problems.

[katink]

I was on (quite a dose of) meds for heartburn before I took up vaping. From that point on, I have been able to leave those meds behind completely. So cigs were a lot worse for me then e-cigs in that respect (well, in all respects but also this).
Having said that: I don't need meds anymore, but my stomach will probably always upset easily - and I do have to be careful (with what I eat and drink mainly). And as to vaping: I clearly am getting more heartburn if I use fruit-flavours too much.
I do happen to like them though... so what I have found to help me, is always have two e-cigs loaded: one with a fruit and one with something non-fruity (can be coffee, or fennel, or other herb-likes, or light tobacco-taste like camel or hilton; or real ruyan). Whenever I get warning of heartburn starting, I switch to the non-fruit; and after a while I can go back again no problem.
So for me it are the fruits that can give this problem.

[tribalmasters]

I know just how you guys feel!! I usually get it with high nic juices. Al I can suggest is use the old trick of drinking plenty of water whilst using your ecig. I find that drinking milk helps for my heartburn!