A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette
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Hello all... i have been vaping just over a week now, and the first three days i experienced the stuffy nose and sneezing symptoms, a little dry throat but now the symptoms are gone. No muscle aches or acne. Love vaping..don't think i will ever go back to analog. 
I was a heavy smoker and I switched to E-cigs 2 weeks ago. I haven't smoked a cig since which is a miracle since I've been smoking heavy for 8 years. I've tried all drugs/patches to no avail.
Symptoms:
1. Chest felt weird. Lung capacity increased but I felt like something was odd with my breathing. I don't think I was used to my increased lung capacity. Everything went back to normal after a week. So this was a good thing
2. Increased acne but its slowing going away
3. Increased sense of smell. After the 3rd day I noticed how smelly my apt was.
4. Coughing up brown spotted phlegm in the morning. This went away however I noticed after I vape and I cough in the afternoon the brown spotted phlegm returns. I don't know if its b/c my lungs are still trying to clear out of if its the coca-cola e-juice.
All in all E-cigs probably saved my life since I haven't touched a cig. I love this product and I love this forum for introducing it to me. My wife thanks you all too.
Symptoms:
1. Chest felt weird. Lung capacity increased but I felt like something was odd with my breathing. I don't think I was used to my increased lung capacity. Everything went back to normal after a week. So this was a good thing
2. Increased acne but its slowing going away
3. Increased sense of smell. After the 3rd day I noticed how smelly my apt was.
4. Coughing up brown spotted phlegm in the morning. This went away however I noticed after I vape and I cough in the afternoon the brown spotted phlegm returns. I don't know if its b/c my lungs are still trying to clear out of if its the coca-cola e-juice.
All in all E-cigs probably saved my life since I haven't touched a cig. I love this product and I love this forum for introducing it to me. My wife thanks you all too.
Well, this is my first day of e-smoking. I have been vaping pretty much non-stop with 36/mg e-juice (and I only smoked about 15 cigarettes a day). I cant seem to get rid of the damn craving for an actual cigarette! Im gonna stick with it though.. ><. So far I havent noticed any of those symptoms except maybe thats why my right bicep was twitching all day!! All day! Wtf!?!? Who knows maybe Ill be lucky and my only side effect besides wanting an actual cigarette will be bicep twitchs . Great thread.
. Great thread.I've been doing this for six weeks now, smoked last cigarette on March 10th.
I've had a variety of the symptoms listed here, all have gone away but I've noticed two that remain.
1. Weight loss--- not a ton, i've been shedding maybe 1-2 pounds a week. total loss now about 6 pounds. I suspect it might be caused by less snacking (vaping instead...) but its hard to say as I feel like I'm still snacking and certainly eat an incredibly unhealthy diet. The weight loss has been steady, not water loss or anything.
2. Some of the hairs in my nose appear to be turning white/gray. I've never noticed this before and didn't see it listed hear, but wondering if the juice could be causing this. Has anyone else noticed anything similiar? Gray hair doesn't run in the family, I'm only 40, it just seems strange that it seems to have started within the last four weeks.
Otherwise, everything else is good, I suspect I am finally getting some sense of smell back. I was smoking Eclipse prior to this (my wife has asthma, so the reduced second hand smoke was of benefit to her) which because of the Eclipse heat rather than burn factor there was very little second hand smoke in my household.
My wife is going to her asthma doctor next week, I'd like her to ask him about the merits of e-smoking vs. traditional and get his opinion. Does anyone have any suggestions on info I can/should send her with?
I've had a variety of the symptoms listed here, all have gone away but I've noticed two that remain.
1. Weight loss--- not a ton, i've been shedding maybe 1-2 pounds a week. total loss now about 6 pounds. I suspect it might be caused by less snacking (vaping instead...) but its hard to say as I feel like I'm still snacking and certainly eat an incredibly unhealthy diet. The weight loss has been steady, not water loss or anything.
2. Some of the hairs in my nose appear to be turning white/gray. I've never noticed this before and didn't see it listed hear, but wondering if the juice could be causing this. Has anyone else noticed anything similiar? Gray hair doesn't run in the family, I'm only 40, it just seems strange that it seems to have started within the last four weeks.
Otherwise, everything else is good, I suspect I am finally getting some sense of smell back. I was smoking Eclipse prior to this (my wife has asthma, so the reduced second hand smoke was of benefit to her) which because of the Eclipse heat rather than burn factor there was very little second hand smoke in my household.
My wife is going to her asthma doctor next week, I'd like her to ask him about the merits of e-smoking vs. traditional and get his opinion. Does anyone have any suggestions on info I can/should send her with?
Been vaping for a week and have been getting dry skin on my face. All I have vaped is the "sample carts" that came with my starter kits. Dry Areas include the upper part of my eyelid (just below the brow), and along the naso-labial fold just above my 'stache.
Does a person develope a "tolerance" to the sensitivity? Should I go to VG fluid only?
Does a person develope a "tolerance" to the sensitivity? Should I go to VG fluid only?
Yes, this is a side-effect I'm having but I'm not sure if it's the PG, the VG, something else in e-cigs and/or lack of analogs (possible if unlikely) or just a random coincidence caused by something else in my life as yet unidentified. I suspect it's the PG* but there also I don't know if it's because I'm inhaling it or because it's in the atmosphere from the exhale.
* I would prefer just to use VG exclusively but I have a few nice flavours that are available in PG only
Thanks for the info, side affects were something I've been wondering about.
This is my 1st day vaping and also my 1st post. I'm impressed with this forum, very helpful.
This is my 1st day vaping and also my 1st post. I'm impressed with this forum, very helpful.
I've laid off the vaping this weekend, just one week from starting. Had chest pains for a few days (that I put down to indigestion - there was belching involved!) but then, on friday, suddenly got dizziness, nausea, and generally felt really dreadful for hours, as bad as I've ever felt in my life - very worrying. The Doctor checked me out but couldn't find anything so just gave me some anti-nausea tablets (that didn't work). Have felt a bit better over the weekend but still getting the chest pain and some occasional nausea/dizziness.
It may have nothing to do with vaping, hope not, but I've stopped for now.
It may have nothing to do with vaping, hope not, but I've stopped for now.
I'm at about the week-and-a-half mark, and I've noticed only a few symptoms. Mainly sore throat, dehydration, and night sweats.
The sore throat went away after a couple days, so I put that down to my body getting used to vaping. Haven't had it since, except for about 15 seconds here and there after taking a good monster hit.
The dehydration kicked in after about 4 or 5 days, because at that point I was still only drinking as much water as I always have. Remedied that by drinking more (read: TONS!) of water. Now, if I'm not sleeping or vaping, I'm probably drinking another glass of water. In itself, that's probably actually a good side effect, hehe.
The only thing that's stuck around are the night sweats, however I only seem to get them every other night or so. They aren't horribly major, but enough to make me slightly uncomfortable when I wake up, lol. I put this down to a slight PG intolerance, but it's not severe enough to make me switch to VG-only just yet. Too many good flavors I'd be missing out on, and I don't trust myself enough on the DIY stuff. If it's gets too unbearable, I'll consider it, but for now it's just not at that point.
As for the good:
I'm already feeling my breathing improve, my pulse has slowed considerably, and I don't get winded walking up a flight of stairs anymore. In fact, in a couple weeks I may be ready for a marathon or two! (Just kidding, but man is it nice to be able to breathe again!)
Taste buds and smell are also returning. Unfortunately, I'm finding that unlike most people, I really did like the taste of analogs. But I've been able to keep myself down to just one a day so far, which is far better than 20-30, so I'm happy.
The sore throat went away after a couple days, so I put that down to my body getting used to vaping. Haven't had it since, except for about 15 seconds here and there after taking a good monster hit.
The dehydration kicked in after about 4 or 5 days, because at that point I was still only drinking as much water as I always have. Remedied that by drinking more (read: TONS!) of water. Now, if I'm not sleeping or vaping, I'm probably drinking another glass of water. In itself, that's probably actually a good side effect, hehe.
The only thing that's stuck around are the night sweats, however I only seem to get them every other night or so. They aren't horribly major, but enough to make me slightly uncomfortable when I wake up, lol. I put this down to a slight PG intolerance, but it's not severe enough to make me switch to VG-only just yet. Too many good flavors I'd be missing out on, and I don't trust myself enough on the DIY stuff. If it's gets too unbearable, I'll consider it, but for now it's just not at that point.
As for the good:
I'm already feeling my breathing improve, my pulse has slowed considerably, and I don't get winded walking up a flight of stairs anymore. In fact, in a couple weeks I may be ready for a marathon or two! (Just kidding, but man is it nice to be able to breathe again!)
Taste buds and smell are also returning. Unfortunately, I'm finding that unlike most people, I really did like the taste of analogs. But I've been able to keep myself down to just one a day so far, which is far better than 20-30, so I'm happy.
I'm into the 4 month mark now of no tobacco. While I had a lot of the common symptoms (dry skin, excessive thirst, mouth sores, bleeding gums, muscle cramps) I have also noticed that most of them have gone away. I also switched from high nicotine to medium.
The only ones that have stuck around are the odorous urine & the lovely flatulence.
The urine odor I can live with and I'm hoping the flatulence is because of the high fiber/low fat diet I have recently adopted.
Can't speak about the night sweats as I'm a woman of a certain age so I'm getting them anyway
Just a little hope to give some of you that yes, most of this should pass.
The only ones that have stuck around are the odorous urine & the lovely flatulence.
The urine odor I can live with and I'm hoping the flatulence is because of the high fiber/low fat diet I have recently adopted.Can't speak about the night sweats as I'm a woman of a certain age so I'm getting them anyway
Just a little hope to give some of you that yes, most of this should pass.
Well, I'm a new e-smoker...I am currently on day 6 without an analog. My energy levels are pretty low and from day 3-5, it felt as if my skeletal muscles hurt in the area behind my lungs...I guess it could be the back of my lungs...kind of a dull pain. I have had this sensation before when I quit cold turkey...smoking a cigarette always made it go away! (My brother is a pharmacist...he told me that if I am not getting as much nicotine as I was before then it can actually cause your muscles to ach...(Anyone else experienced this?) Anyway, today that pain is gone and I am starting to sleep much better than I have in a long time, I smell better and feel clean again! I clear my throat quite a bit but have no cough, no acne, no funny smelling urine, no sweats, no excessive gas and no sore throat. I assume this is because I have not been vaping long enough and my body hasn’t started clearing everything out yet...wish me luck!
I was only a smoker for a year but apparently it was enough to give me some symptoms. The worse was was extreme irritability (my poor wife and kids ). That went away after 3 days. I have been dehydrated, and really tired (this could be linked to dehydration or something else???). I have the smelly discolored urine. I also got sores in my mouth for 4 days, but they have since gone away. My energy has been a little less then normal (a lot less at first) but has been picking up, which is great. Anyway, it has been 6 days with no analogs, and the first day I only had 2. My "smoker's cough" has completely disappeared and I love not being smelly and feeling healthier. I'm sure as I learn to regulate my vaping habits and cut back I will notice some of the other negative symptoms disappearing.
(my poor wife and kids ). That went away after 3 days. I have been dehydrated, and really tired (this could be linked to dehydration or something else???). I have the smelly discolored urine. I also got sores in my mouth for 4 days, but they have since gone away. My energy has been a little less then normal (a lot less at first) but has been picking up, which is great. Anyway, it has been 6 days with no analogs, and the first day I only had 2. My "smoker's cough" has completely disappeared and I love not being smelly and feeling healthier. I'm sure as I learn to regulate my vaping habits and cut back I will notice some of the other negative symptoms disappearing. Hi new guy to the group. Also new to the Ecig. Only been using it a few days. I have not quit smokes totally yet either. The only symptoms ive really had are muscle aches and my throat has been tight not sore but tight. No problems swallowing though lol.
I was also hoping since I am a noob what is the diffrence between PG and VG?...
I was also hoping since I am a noob what is the diffrence between PG and VG?...
The PG is probably the cause of your tight throat because it's a humectant and sucks the moisture from the skin. Keep a drink handy and it shouldn't be a problem - if it is, then you might be one of the people who are especially sensitive to PG, which leads on to your question ...
PG = propylene glycol
VG = vegetable glycerin (not necessarily made from vegetables, but the acronym is a nice match for PG)
VG tastes a bit sweeter, produces more visible vapour and may be a good substitute if PG causes you irritation. The down sides are that it's very viscous which makes it messier to handle, it doesn't have as pronounced a throat hit (aka irritation ...) and not all people like the sweeter taste. Glycerin is also known as glycerol or glycerine; they're all the same thing.
Thanks for the help. I will rember to try and keep a drink handy. I hope beer works lol...although this may add to dehydration...I guess that is a risk im going to have to take lol...
Hi all, I'm a 30 year smoker about to become a vaper myself (just waiting for restocking so I can buy). I've read almost every post in this thread (as well as many other posts on the forum....and I'm still reading, so glad this board is here!) and thought this might help....
Common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal (in no particular order)....
Headache
Nausea
Gas
Constipation
Cough
Sore or Dry Throat
Nasal congestion or postnasal drip
Cold or flu-like symptoms (aka smoker’s flu)
Sweating
Insomnia
Mental confusion
Vagueness
Dizziness and Invertigo
Soreness of the tongue and/or gums
Feeling tired all the time
Increase in Appetite
Insomnia
Lack of concentration
Night time awakenings
Restlessness
Tightness in chest
Weight gain
Tingling in the hands and feet
Anxiety
Irritability
Frustration
Anger & Mood Swings
Depression
Sounds to me as though most, if not all, in this thread may have actually been suffering from nicotine withdrawal rather then ill effects from vaping. Something to consider anyway.
Just a thought.
Common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal (in no particular order)....
Headache
Nausea
Gas
Constipation
Cough
Sore or Dry Throat
Nasal congestion or postnasal drip
Cold or flu-like symptoms (aka smoker’s flu)
Sweating
Insomnia
Mental confusion
Vagueness
Dizziness and Invertigo
Soreness of the tongue and/or gums
Feeling tired all the time
Increase in Appetite
Insomnia
Lack of concentration
Night time awakenings
Restlessness
Tightness in chest
Weight gain
Tingling in the hands and feet
Anxiety
Irritability
Frustration
Anger & Mood Swings
Depression
Sounds to me as though most, if not all, in this thread may have actually been suffering from nicotine withdrawal rather then ill effects from vaping. Something to consider anyway.
Just a thought.
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