Advice for a sore tongue?

[MikeS71]

So today is day 12 for me since dropping Tobacco... was a smoker for 24 years, the past couple close to 2 packs per day... I had just about given up the idea that I would ever quit when a few weeks ago I tried a BLU cig, actually went a couple days without smoking for only the 2nd or 3rd time ever. Didn't take long to realize the Blu's were not that great and went back to Tobacco but the search was on for something better... I found and ordered a V2 starter kit and haven't had a smoke since.

I'm slowly trying to digest the dizzying options there are for a better PV, already have moved to try some better juice but for now am happy with the V2's...

My question: I've been vaping the V2 juice with no problems until today, starting today I am having issues qith my tongue burning, no sores, just a general irritated feeling. I have read some things that say this can be a side-effect from quitting smoking and others that say the PG or Nicotene in vaping causes it... anyone have any experience with the issue? I'm really hoping its a "normal" thing with quitting Tobacco because if its the vaping doing it then I'm going to have to suck it up- I'd rather vape with a sore tongue than go back to tobacco...

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[devauto]

I had a sore tongue shortly after I started vaping, and as it turns out in my case, it was because I was vaping too much, my nic level was too high (24mg), and I wasn't drinking enough water. I cut back to 18mg nic, and consciously reduced my vaping, and started drinking more water until I built my way back up. I pretty much vape all the time now and have not had the problem recur. This may or may not work for you, YMMV, good luck!

 

[LeftHandBlack]

I started vaping with 16 mg and havent experienced any sore mouth issues whatsoever and am currently on 6 mg.

 

[DetraMental]

I too had a sore tongue once I quit smoking cigarettes and started vaping at 18mg. V2, if I'm thinking of the right company, uses pg in their juice and it is more harsh than vg. This could be the culprit. I had to quit using such a high pg volume due to allergic reactions. What nic amount are you at? Perhaps going down a bit could help?

 

[madqatter]

Drink lots of water. If it persists, try lowering your nicotine intake. If it persists, try lowering the PG substantially. If it persists, drop PG altogether. There PG-free juices.

When I vape PG, both my tongue and the roof of my mouth become sore, with a burning and itchy sensation. On more visible parts of my body (e.g. if I use a deodorant with a PG base) the inflammation includes reddening and even skin peeling.

It was not always like this. I could vape PG for the first couple of months. Now I'm concerned that anything with any PG will probably be off-limits.

 

[NuuDream]

As some people have said, some people can be allergic to the Propylene Glycol in juices. This can cause many allergic reactions, like soar tongue and itchiness. I did a lot of research before starting vaping so I have come across a few threads and articles about this. You can use any drug store antihistamine to help with the reaction, but the best thing is to go with PG free juices.

 

[MikeS71]

I too had a sore tongue once I quit smoking cigarettes and started vaping at 18mg. V2, if I'm thinking of the right company, uses pg in their juice and it is more harsh than vg. This could be the culprit. I had to quit using such a high pg volume due to allergic reactions. What nic amount are you at? Perhaps going down a bit could help?

Yes, V2 uses a PG/VG mix a bit heavier on the PG I believe, havent found the exact ratio... I've been mixing their 18mg and 12mg... I have an order coming from Heathers Heavenly Vapes at 15mg at 70/30 which hopefully makes for a happy medium. Dialing down the Nic would cause an issue I'm sure, considering less than 2 weeks ago I was smoking 2 packs per day- the nic fits at anything less than 12mg may make me a pacifier vaper...

 

[MikeS71]

Just an update in case anyone stumbles onto this with a similar problem... I have been drinking a LOT of water so I knew that wasn't the issue... after reading some things I decided to try Biotene mouth wash, started yesterday using it a few times through the day and the issue is going away. Not sure if the Biotene is helping or if it really is just part of the "detox" from the stinkies... I am really thinking it is part of the detox process though. I was a very heavy smoker for a long time and never really thought about the abuse my mouth went through- Ive gotten a few small ulcer type sores on my tongue or inner mouth that seem to pop up, last a day or so, then go away...

While I certainly dont enjoy it, I do feel like its a reinforcement for staying off the tobacco as my body is showing me how it is healing itself... 2 weeks tobacco free today!

 

[Crypto66]

You have got to drink water, lots of it. Maybe lower the pg too.

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[WendyMurphy]

I agree with the advice to decrease your nicotine levels first. When I started vaping, I followed the advice of former cigarette smokers, even though I am a cigar smoker. I had a strange tingle in my tongue for a few days until I decreased the nicotine levels. Keep in mind, I smoke a few cigars every week. I knew the change in tongue sensitivity was from the e-cigarette.

I have not paid attention to the PG levels, but after reading this thread, I am going to do a little more research on it. I will probably order a couple PG-free liquids to try them.