Another N00b thread - my first 100% VG is giving me headaches!?

[lonz]

Greetings L337 Vapers - I've crammed about a months worth of trial and error into 36 hours - here's the short version.... bought a blu starter kit - not bad, but not enough vapor - moved up to a knockoff battery and a disposable clearomizer combo - lotta "gurgling" and thinking I can get more/efficient vapor, so I grabbed a pro tank II and a variable battery - while at this shop, bought some "mocha" flavored juice made by "Dura SMoke" - fanstastic flavor, and the vapor is AMAZING, thick, rich, 100% VG (so I was told).... the only (and biggest) problem is that I am getting this dull headache with some sinus drippage since I started on this juice.

A little background - been smoking analogs for 20 years and least a pack a day, sometimes more. I have only had 5 in 2 days since discovering this world - anyways... my point is, its not a nic OD headache, nor is it withdrawls from the stinkies - I'm 99% sure I am getting the headaches/nasal crap from the VG juice.

My question to the vets is - is it possible that the particular flavor isn't agreeing with me, or is it the VG that is causing this. The other juices I grabbed were all mostly PG, and although the flavor wasn't the greatest, and I was using 24mg nic and it was killing my throat - no headaches. I tried the PG again, and the headaches stopped, BUT I removed the 100%VG mocha almost completely when I tried again.

I want to be able to use VG because the clouds are fantastic, but man,,, can't deal with the headaches..... any suggestions? Bad batch? Dura Smoke not jiving with my chemistry?

Side note - don't mind the "dryness" feeling of the PG, but can't seem to conjur the vapor from it that is possible with the VG.

Thanks in advance!

-Keith


edited to add - dropped the nic down to 12 in the VG that was giving me headaches (I've read the improved vapor makes more of the nic available to the lungs..... etc), and also have a PG 12 that Im fine with, just not thrilled.

 

[RoseB]

Hello This is a new one to me. I do 100% VG e liquid because PG makes me sick. Are you using just one flavor? Also, have you tried a 50/50 mix of VG & PG?

 

[Sthur]

Usually the headaches are from too much nic, possibly drop down to 18 (about where pad should be) with same vaping habits and remember drink lot of water. Pg/vg will dry out your throat and need to stay hydrated.

 

[lonz]

Thanks for the advice! I actually went back to the vape shop and the guy hooked me up with some PG to cut it with.
I grabbed some "TrueBecca" from DuraSmoke and am HOOKED! Cut the mocha in half with the PG in a seperate bottle and added that to the truebecca to create a perfect flavor (tastes like marlboro at first then finishes with a hint of coffee)

Headache is gone - I think it was a combination of exhaling through my nose too much and the weather changing. I am very happy I saw it through - keeps getting better by the day and although I haven't quit ana's altogether - I have drastically reduced to less then 8 per day (down from 25+ recently)

Really looking forward to discovering some good flavors/mixtures - any suggestions?

 

[Rickajho]

You left out one of the most important parts: When did you quit smoking? There's a boat load of side effects to quitting smoking, including headaches. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3305-list-symptoms-when-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html

 

[jensy]

You left out one of the most important parts: When did you quit smoking? There's a boat load of side effects to quitting smoking, including headaches. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/3305-list-symptoms-when-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html

Yes I agree ! You will be amazed at what your body will go through getting off the cigs. Stick with it because you are so worth the extra years you will gain on your life. Good luck and have fun vaping !

 

[daleron]

Welcome to ECF lonz, have you tried a 50pg/50vg blend?
And drink lot's and lot's of water, vaping dehydrate's you seriously, not coke or coffee or juice ... water

 

[acidvenom]

I had a simmilar problem, the 100% VG or the 100% PG didn't work for me. I didn' try 50/50, but i found a 80/20 VG/PG and it works great for me. Nice clouds, taste and throat burn. I guess that trial and error is the key to finding a good juice for yourself

 

[patkin]

I mix mine at 67/23/10DW and that plenty of flavor and clouds and wick well in what I use. Distilled water helps a bit with dry mouth and throat also helps keep nose exhale from burning which may give headaches. But, if I were you and you don't DIY, I would at least go with 70/30.

 

[Bunnykiller]

water lots of it about 55 gallons a day if you dont you will turn into a raisin...

 

[sharkster]

Welcome to EFC Lonz .Nice to see your not that far from me. Live between Sandusky and Fremont . Good luck on giving up the cigs and not the vaping.

 

[lonz]

Thanks everyone!

Ya - I've been in full trial and error experiment mode! So far so good. Found that 70/30 vg/pg gives a great taste and good thick vapor

.... also have drastically cut down on smoking cigarettes, but haven't quit yet. Today's been great - only 5 (would have burned through almost a pack by 6pm previously) the arrow is heading down and can only go lower!

Grabbed a few more throw away clearomizers to test some e-liquids ... too bad the only close vape shoppes have awful juice and no testers yet, although the gas station guy wants to order everything in the book for me...lol - I think I'm his only customer! btw...... anyone ever hear of WHITE RHINO -or- MIDWEST VAPORS juice ???? They 'feel' like cheap knock-offs. Just got confirmation that my juices from VaporBomb are on their way! Wooo! Will be trying the 5 Pawns' sampler very soon.