"Quitters flu"?

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jayb1985

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Hi All,

New to this forum and just wanted some quick advice.

I am 31 years old and was smoking 10-15 cigarettes a day for just over 10 years. 5 weeks ago I quit and started vaping. I currently use PG 3mg, so pretty low.

Even though I workout regularly anyway and keep active, I felt great once I had quit and noticed circulation improved even after a couple weeks along with increased energy.

However the past few days I have felt terrible. Started with a hoarse throat and had to keep swallowing (but not sore, just bloody annoying) - similar to the feeling you get when you are close to coming down with the flu or cold. Then I had a constant headache along with aches in my shoulder and wrist and a dry, bunged up feeling at the back of my throat/nose and I just look pale and ill! It feels like I have a cold but don't if that makes sense? It isn't my usual type of cold or flu that I am used to getting.

I heard this could be related to quitting smoking known as "quitters flu". Does this sound like it?
 

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I heard this could be related to quitting smoking known as "quitters flu". Does this sound like it?

It could be? But after 5 Weeks, I would say you are just getting a Cold/Flu. Drink a Lot of Water and Stay Warm.

BTW - Way to Go on Quitting Smoking!

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Fog n Vape

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Hi All,

New to this forum and just wanted some quick advice.

I am 31 years old and was smoking 10-15 cigarettes a day for just over 10 years. 5 weeks ago I quit and started vaping. I currently use PG 3mg, so pretty low.

Even though I workout regularly anyway and keep active, I felt great once I had quit and noticed circulation improved even after a couple weeks along with increased energy.

However the past few days I have felt terrible. Started with a hoarse throat and had to keep swallowing (but not sore, just bloody annoying) - similar to the feeling you get when you are close to coming down with the flu or cold. Then I had a constant headache along with aches in my shoulder and wrist and a dry, bunged up feeling at the back of my throat/nose and I just look pale and ill! It feels like I have a cold but don't if that makes sense? It isn't my usual type of cold or flu that I am used to getting.

I heard this could be related to quitting smoking known as "quitters flu". Does this sound like it?

As nocigsnomore said in the above comment it may be the pg you are reacting to, or as zoiDman said it could be early cold/flu.

Might try a juice with more vg to see if it helps like a 30pg/70vg.

Welcome to ecf .
 
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