Any advice?

[skittlepimp]

Hello to all!

I posted on my first day how happy I was with my new ecig setup that my friend helped me pick out. She also supplied me with several juices to try, and I'm loving one of the Cigar flavors. Full, strong, and fantastic after a meal, or in the morning. I haven't wanted an analogue in over two weeks, and feel very sure that I won't. I'm a committed ex-smoker.

I am; however, having a problem and I don't know what to attribute it to. Let me start by saying that last Monday (the 23rd) I had some pretty major oral surgery. The dentist prescribed very heavy pain medication after the surgery, and I'm taking it in a dosage that is about half the maximum dosage. In other words, I'm taking it easy with that stuff. It's potent.

Now to my problem. I'm having a huge problem sleeping. I've been up since midnight the past two nights, and feel like I could sleep for weeks, but as soon as I drift off, I awake with a start. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any problems with insomnia due to the nicotine intake, or should I attribute it to the surgery and pain meds. I'm in no pain whatsoever(by using the pain meds), so I really can't understand why that could be an issue.

Gotta give props to my girl that got me fixed up with my V-3. She helped me dodge a lot of the pitfalls that are out there, got me vaping, supported me while I tossed the analogues, and has been there for me. She's a member of this forum but I don't know her user name. I'm going to have to ask her. Anyway, I'd still be spending money like hell and puffing away on a smoke if it weren't for her and her support.

Thanks in advance for any help to all you fine ladies and gentlemen out there.j

Skittlepimp

 

[azzaman]

Get yourself some melatonin, it will help you sleep. In the US you should be able to buy it over the counter. Nicotine is a stimulant, like caffeine. But insomnia is usually related to stress, so I think the melatonin will help make you drowsy and allow you to get a full night rest.

 

[kriptikone]

agree melatonin works nicely

 

[malyden]

You may also want to try a slightly lower nic level in the evenings. Best of luck on your new journey and hope you feel better soon!

 

[skittlepimp]

Thanks for the response. My doc prescribes something to help me sleep. I know, I'm 49 and falling apart. lol. For whatever reason, that doesn't seem to work. I'm nodding off at my desk right now. ( I work from home). I guess I'll need to consult my doc about it.

 

[Retriever]

Yeah, I would try a lower amount of nic in the evenings before you go to bed. That helps some people.

 

[skittlepimp]

cool. I will

 

[JAY73]

IDK WHAT MEDS YOU ARE TAKING. I AM ON 10mg VICODIN AND ALSO HAVE TROUBLE GOING TO SLEEP SO MABY SKIP BEDTIME DOSE IF POSSIBLE..

 

[propagandax]

I suspect its the pills primarily

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[wv2win]

Did you have problems sleeping when you smoked? If you didn't, then I would question whether the vaping has anything to do with the sleeplessness and believe it has more to do with the medication. Good luck.

 

[azzaman]

Thought I might add, melatonin is not a sleeping pill. It works primarily to adjust your body clock and prepare you for sleep. Its not addictive like sleeping pills, and is far better for you.

 

[Corley]

I have to take pain meds on occasion, and I know one type I have been prescribed has done the same thing that yours has to you. You feel super tired, yet can't sleep for more than a couple of hours at a time. I doubt it's the ecig...probably the meds.

 

[tencentcat]

I have to take pain meds on occasion, and I know one type I have been prescribed has done the same thing that yours has to you. You feel super tired, yet can't sleep for more than a couple of hours at a time. I doubt it's the ecig...probably the meds.

Same here. Pain meds give me anxiety-like issues at night. They definitely keep me up. Maybe lowering the dose or switching to ibuprofen might help.

 

[throatkick]

I know my sleep has improved since I started vaping.

The only way to know for sure is to trace this back to when you were still sleeping properly. Read the med side effects and ask your doctor about it too.

Not being able to sleep is really a terrible thing.