i know this isnt really adding to the discussion but....can i get everclear or pga over the counter? and what % should it be?
Blood circulation and nicotine....sad....
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Everclear is available in liquor stores in NJ. I understand it'd not legal in every state. It's 190 proof (95 % pure grain alcohol), some states do not allow sales of that high percentage.
Ive been trying to find the best TH for 0mg.
Cinnamon is good for TH? (but I hear that it can be a real lung irritant, so Ive been hesitant to try it)
Lemon flavor - really? any input?
Menthol. Which for me I can get sick of easily... Anyone try mint?
Any others?
thanks.
Cinnamon is good for TH? (but I hear that it can be a real lung irritant, so Ive been hesitant to try it)
Lemon flavor - really? any input?
Menthol. Which for me I can get sick of easily... Anyone try mint?
Any others?
thanks.
i had moderate symptoms when i used to smoke, slight symptoms when i switched to vaping 18mgs, and now, at my usual 4-6mgs max, absolutely no symptoms. however, IMHO, often, docs put all the emphasis on nicotine being the culprit for triggering raynauds symptoms, while failing to realize that there are MANY things besides nicotine that can affect the condition...and, even more severely in a great number of people (myself included):
the same thing happened to me (along with *severe* cramping in my feet, and tightness in my fingers) when i first started on adderall -- it turned out being due to the strength (20mgs), type (IR/immediate release), and frequency (3x/day) being far too high and harsh for my system. thankfully, however, i had a very patient and understanding doc, who worked with me on tweaking things until we got it just right (all the positive effects and none of the negative)...i ended up with 15mgs XR/extended release, 1x/day.
i used to *only* drink caffeine: a gigantic cup of coffee in the morning, iced tea with every meal, liters of diet coke/pepsi in between and hot tea in the evening. i had the typical raynaud's symptoms, and again, cramping/tightening in my feet and fingers. then, due to an unrelated problem (let's just say i had "potty troubles", lol...i'll spare you the details...you're welcome), i tapered my caffeine down to none, and not only did my potty troubles go away, but so did the raynaud's symptoms...COMPLETELY. btw, i had stopped smoking six years previously at this point (only to go back to the nasty habit; then quit for another four years, then start again...why? bcuz i'm a complete idiot, obviously).
i don't miss caffeine much at all, aside from never finding a decent decaf teabag brand (i loved Red Rose regular, but their decaf version sucks!)...btw, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd be very grateful.
yet another possible trigger for Raynaud's symptoms, and definitely the *worst* one for me by far was Alcohol -- especially wine (even one glass could bring on symptoms, and 2-3 would make life unbearable). when i talked to my doc about it, surprisingly, he didn't tell me not to drink...instead, he said "switch to vodka" -- what?!?! he said it's the least likely to cause symptoms, but the purer the better (translation: cheap vodka won't cut it). and ya know what? the dude was right! -- i can now enjoy up to 3 mixed vodka drinks (1 measured shot each, with a non-caffeinated mixer), once or twice a week, without any pain whatsoever.
(of course, one should refer to their own physician before making any such decisions)
oh, and lastly, like others mentioned wearing socks to bed definitely helps to keep the feet from being too cold, which is yet another trigger (i wear them year 'round..and since i have A/C, yep, i even wear them on the hottest of summer nights -- because it's always 70 degrees indoors).
the same thing happened to me (along with *severe* cramping in my feet, and tightness in my fingers) when i first started on adderall -- it turned out being due to the strength (20mgs), type (IR/immediate release), and frequency (3x/day) being far too high and harsh for my system. thankfully, however, i had a very patient and understanding doc, who worked with me on tweaking things until we got it just right (all the positive effects and none of the negative)...i ended up with 15mgs XR/extended release, 1x/day.
i used to *only* drink caffeine: a gigantic cup of coffee in the morning, iced tea with every meal, liters of diet coke/pepsi in between and hot tea in the evening. i had the typical raynaud's symptoms, and again, cramping/tightening in my feet and fingers. then, due to an unrelated problem (let's just say i had "potty troubles", lol...i'll spare you the details...you're welcome), i tapered my caffeine down to none, and not only did my potty troubles go away, but so did the raynaud's symptoms...COMPLETELY. btw, i had stopped smoking six years previously at this point (only to go back to the nasty habit; then quit for another four years, then start again...why? bcuz i'm a complete idiot, obviously).
i don't miss caffeine much at all, aside from never finding a decent decaf teabag brand (i loved Red Rose regular, but their decaf version sucks!)...btw, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd be very grateful.
yet another possible trigger for Raynaud's symptoms, and definitely the *worst* one for me by far was Alcohol -- especially wine (even one glass could bring on symptoms, and 2-3 would make life unbearable). when i talked to my doc about it, surprisingly, he didn't tell me not to drink...instead, he said "switch to vodka" -- what?!?! he said it's the least likely to cause symptoms, but the purer the better (translation: cheap vodka won't cut it). and ya know what? the dude was right! -- i can now enjoy up to 3 mixed vodka drinks (1 measured shot each, with a non-caffeinated mixer), once or twice a week, without any pain whatsoever.
(of course, one should refer to their own physician before making any such decisions)
oh, and lastly, like others mentioned wearing socks to bed definitely helps to keep the feet from being too cold, which is yet another trigger (i wear them year 'round..and since i have A/C, yep, i even wear them on the hottest of summer nights -- because it's always 70 degrees indoors).
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i vape 0mgs occasionally -- and, although 0mg cinnamon does indeed provide somewhat of a throat hit, i soon became leery of making it a regular vape, as it tends to make me cough at times...which i fear may be my body's signal that it's not healthy! i have no experience on lemon flavor. however, i have lots of experience with mint...i don't like menthol much, so i searched for the perfect 0mg peppermint instead -- after trying tons of bad ones, i found that V4L's WOW Peppermint and their USA made Peacemaker Peppermint are both very good...oddly enough, i actually slightly prefer the cheaper (chinese) WOW Peppermint (amazing...murphy's law doesn't usually allow for cheaper to win out in my world, lol).
if you find a flavor you enjoy from V4L, a word of warning: be sure to closely follow their sales (either by email notification, twitter, or facebook), order early, and STOCK UP. for when they run out, they often don't restock for MONTHS...very aggravating. (btw, they offer "sales" constantly -- but some of them are lame -- a "decent" sale for them is one that gives you *at least* a 30% discount, with no minimum order...and when they run the "V4L Wheel" promotions, you can easily get upwards of a 40% discount, and as high as 55%!
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Both of the people I know with Raynaud's are never-smokers. The nic doesn't help but it's not the cause by any means. It's just some genetic weirdness that can be affected by environment.
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