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

[ladybug51]

Here is a link to a thread that talks about COPD and how it was improved with esmoking -
Here's another about the experiences of asthmatics -


Thanx Kate, that thread was very informative. I have most concern about my lungs and cancer. I have read about weird skin conditions on here, eye crusts, smelly urine or whatnot, dry throat... very strange. I come from a family mostly of doctors and nurses and will share any info I get from them on the boards, but 4 now I am still waiting for my ecig to show them in hopes they will purchase/use ecigs and give proper analysis to report.
What we do know is too much of anything isnt good for us, ie: water, vitamins etc.

Nadia, when I have tried quitting with nicotine products, some of your side effects occur. Urine and BM smell stronger of nicotine because the other crap is gone. Constipation, goes away as we adjust, cause the analogs stimulated it, or did me. I woke this morning with a crusty left eye and think it's because, not sure, I rubbed my eye before washing my hands after handling nicotine juice last night. Dry throat? too much vaping more likely but many other reasons too. Here I was more concerned about a heart attack and/or cancer cause my mum died of it, and emphysema creeps up on me. Go figure. Bloody cigarettes. I wish there was some way we could make the cigarette companies pay for out e cigs. I started when they had the alluring ads and even said it can't harm you.

 

[ladybug51]

i think your guess is a good as mine. some studies on some liquids maintain that the all the ingredients in them are safe for consumption but we're the real lab rats.

you could use just straight PG or VG and add some 100% natural flavours like bickfords or some of the Lor anne range if you want a taste and to go perhaps the safest route. but i'm not qualified to give any exact advice really..sorry

Lab rats, good analogy. And the truth.

 

[Mr.Darcy]

hello ladybug...

you know,it wouldnt surprise me if i was slightly deficient in vitamin D3-especially now that its winter time...i think i'll start taking cod liver oil and multi-vitamins and see what happens...

in fact i wouldnt be surprised if at least some peoples supposed ecig symptoms were due to some sort of deficiency...sometimes its hard to pin down a definite cause for some things...

and yes,the quality of sleep we get is so very important for our general wellbeing...it can affect all aspects of our lives...

unfortunately ive been a hopeless insomniac all my adult life...so i can feel how that effects me in all sorts of ways daily...its not nice...
i really envy people who can go to bed at night and sleep well regularly...

 

[Mommyshann]

Sorry for the OT post but Ladybug, I just had to confess. I stole your avatar for use on my msn messenger. That'll be my Monday morning display pic on there from now on...it's so ME! hehehe

 

[Kimmiegrif]

OMG...love lady bugg! No wonder you stole it!

 

[Kate]

... I will be checking in more. I just don't know which thread is best to go to for normal this and that. Kate????

Bug

Hi Bug

just join in wherever your interests lie on the forum. If you're most interested in health then check the health forum first for example. The general esmoking discussion board is where all sorts of stuff gets discussed

 

[ladybug51]

Shame on you Mommyshann! :~) Na, that's cool. I stole it, sort of. I want to change my avatar to better suit Bug instead of ladybug or vera-visa. Just as long as it's not on this blog so as not to get confused. I have a really neat one I'd like to try. AM_Grouch? Need to think on this.

 

[Kate]

Has anyone noticed heartburn or indigestion from lack of nicotine? I've noticed that taking only a low dose can cause these symptoms for me. I use a couple of drops of high occasionally when I feel this coming on and it seems to go away. It might be that I've become used to too high a dose and just need an adjustment period.

 

[ladybug51]

Good morning everyone. I'm really ticked on a photo I can't optimize the way I want. Took a break.

I'm still learning how to things in here. Somehow I subscribed to this section/category. How do I to others; just talk on them?

Part of my severe coughing I found elsewhere. Need to find out how to safely clean atomizer. It had an awful taste and I think too much liquid.

I have NJOY pen style. Is there one better & cheaper that looks more like a cig? I like the way this one smokes for me, but I want to get one for my sister asap. Don't think she'll go for the pen. On tight budget from being sick and no work. Looking for cheaper but good juice and carts. Should I go somewhere else to seek. Kate, you know a lot. You can reply on my site.

BTW: researching, found a couple Asian sites that sell real cheap if you have time to wait for delivery. I know some of the companies here use them for bulk. Anyone know of these?

ladybug51

 

[Oklahoma]

Using e-cig for 2 weeks and have a sore throat and sensitivity on back of tongue. Sure this has been discussed before on here but too far down in the thread. How long does this last?

 

[ZambucaLu]

BTW: researching, found a couple Asian sites that sell real cheap if you have time to wait for delivery. I know some of the companies here use them for bulk. Anyone know of these?

ladybug51

Not a bulk site but I have ordered from bestecig.com

Beci there was very helpful.....answered questions immediately....and each order was rec'd in 5 days. I did have to pay $20 shipping but I bought enough stuff to make it worth it (wouldn't want to order a $10 item then pay $20 shipping!)

I was thinking about ordering some things from ecig.com but others here have cautioned against it, citing long delivery waits (like months) and non-working products when rec'd. Since I never did end up ordering from them, I can't speak about them personally.

Lu

 

[ladybug51]

Has anyone noticed heartburn or indigestion from lack of nicotine? I've noticed that taking only a low dose can cause these symptoms for me. I use a couple of drops of high occasionally when I feel this coming on and it seems to go away. It might be that I've become used to too high a dose and just need an adjustment period.

Kate: What do you mean about high? Stronger drop? I'v been experiencing some heartburn and indigestion but I thought it was from food I ate. I don't know if it's true the NJOY cartridges equal more cigs. I seem to puff more or more than I smoked reg. cigs. but I have no way to compare. I have heard it's not true the ones I use last longer. I'd like to try VP juice but was told by NJOY they do not recommend it because it can be dangerous. I wonder if anyone has had real negative results from juice. I can look for a talk site on that.

I have had at least a few more episodes of heartburn since I started. But I did eat later on those nights and feel I ate too much. Fell asleep soon after which contributes to heartburn as well as what combination of food eaten. I think I'll keep a better watch on this. Thanks for the info to watch.

 

[ladybug51]

hello ladybug...

you know,it wouldnt surprise me if i was slightly deficient in vitamin D3-especially now that its winter time...i think i'll start taking cod liver oil and multi-vitamins and see what happens...

in fact i wouldnt be surprised if at least some peoples supposed ecig symptoms were due to some sort of deficiency...sometimes its hard to pin down a definite cause for some things...

and yes,the quality of sleep we get is so very important for our general wellbeing...it can affect all aspects of our lives...

unfortunately ive been a hopeless insomniac all my adult life...so i can feel how that effects me in all sorts of ways daily...its not nice...
i really envy people who can go to bed at night and sleep well regularly...

Mr.Darcy: Had blood drawn Tues. this week to check my vitamin D3 level and something else I forgot. Doc says it takes about 5 days for results. I will let you know results and what doc says to do. My coughing stopped but I noticed the last two mornings I coughed for awhile when first vamping but it went away. I can't help but feel the vapor is causing it and it could be from the condition of my lungs this past episode. Doc recommended seeing a lung specialist if I get bad again. Also, last prednisone pill was Mon. Not sure it that kept me from coughing for awhile. ALSO, I noticed I've been waking a lot the last few nights and hot with the indoor temp. around 65º.

 

[Kate]

Kate: What do you mean about high? Stronger drop? I'v been experiencing some heartburn and indigestion ...

Too much nicotine can cause heartburn and indigestion but I was wondering if too little can also.

I've been using lower doses of nicotine recently and was getting symptoms which went away when I used a couple of drops of high (18mg) juice.

It might be my imagination, that's why I was asking here to see if anyone else has experienced this.

 

[paladinx]

The only time I have gotten heartburn a lot from using a nicotine product was when i was dipping tobacco. Aka skoal etc. The smokeless tobacco you put between your gum. I think that stuff is powerful and gives you a ton of nicotine. I always got like acid heartburn using it. So I think it does have something to do with nicotine. not sure if lack of nicotine does it, maybe its possible?

 

[Kate]

Here are a couple of relevant discussions for this thread, tiredness and possible allergy -

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/4568-weird-symptom-vaping.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/4717-throat-spasms.html

 

[nycsublimegirl]

Hi i just started with e cigs...i am having horrible upper stomach cramps and the runs.... i heard people saying vg might be better???

can someone please explain who sells which kind? they don't seem to be in the product discriptions on most sites.... like the e cig .....not diggin these stomach isssues please help?!

 

[Kate]

That's more likely to be caused by nicotine overdose, vape less or use lower nic juice and see if it helps. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3598-nicotine-safety.html

If it does turn out to be sensitivity to propylene glycol then you can get glycerine based juice from Johnson Creek. They're the only ones at the moment to produce non pg commercial eliquid.

 

[nycsublimegirl]

i do not see how it can be an overdose....but of course i read your reply right before the site went down so i have been sitting here giving myself an anxiety attack lol....

I have no other symtoms of overdose...

I had maybe 5-6 analogs today and I smoked maybe 10 drags off the smoke51 6mg and then my mini fogger came in the mail i smoked like 4-5 pulls off of the 16 mg before i plugged into the battery the first time....and i am a pack a day smoker but now i havent touched analog or e cig....cause you freaked me out....

Is what i smoked a lot????

how many puffs equals a reg cig??

also any other sites sell vg?

 

[Kate]

I don't know if that's a lot of nic for you, we all have different levels of tolerance.

Nicotine info can be found here - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3598-nicotine-safety.html

The only other way to get non pg juice is to make it yourself - DIY e-liquid - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat