Can acid reflux do something with vape taste?

[Bander]

For more than 3-4 months, i have been struggling with vape taste and still do.
It’s not vapors tongue, i can taste something out of my ejuice but it’s not perfect i feel something is missing and actually it’s not good taste, and it’s not satisfying.
I can’t stop searching about why is this happening and I found out that i have acid reflux lpr symptoms.
So i am asking, is it possible that acid reflux does this me not enjoying flavors for months?
Have any one suffered from this before?
And how to treat it?

Note: it has nothing to do with my settings (mod, tanke, coil, ejuice....)
So please don’t ask about what i am using

 

[Eskie]

So you have a history of reflux? Ever seen your doctor about it? There are several treatments available for reflux and talking to your doctor is the place to start.

As to affecting vape taste, I guess if you get acid from reflux coming up to the back of your mouth and tongue it might do something. I have reflux that's moderately controlled with treatment but even during a flare up never noticed any difference in my vape juice.

 

[Tabac man]

Anytime I ever got acid reflux from vaping was when the juice wasn't vaporising properly and I was basically swallowing the nicotine. Either not enough power going to the coil or it was flooding/overwicking.

 

[United States]

Acid reflux gases mute taste buds. So yes, it can affect your enjoyment in a negative way.

Acid reflux can also lead to the puckering of the espophagus called Barrets disease. That can cause the seal of the sphincter to be less than ideal, allowing stomach acid gases to reach your sinuses. Irratation causes phlem as the sinuses try to expel the foreign irritants. That can lead to further heartburn symptoms.

Seek out medical advice as to potential reasons for this as it could be diet related, caffiene, dehydration or all kinds of reasons. Try sleeping with your head slightly raised by raising the head end of the bed, or using an extra pillow. Keep water near the bed and if awakened by said reflux take a few sips.

Many think it is only those with poor diet are affected. Not the case at all. I used to eat Tums like candy but as it got worse food would get stuck in my throat or the gases would cause dizzyness. I cut out any foods with red. Tomatoe based or even red colored drinks. Dr Pepper was like a match to lighter fluid for me. And pizza? Forget it.

Shelled peanuts helped me the most once I discovered the foods or beverages that triggered it. That was years ago and I still sleep on a raised (by 2nd pillow) pillow. My doctor gave me an anti heartburn pill that worked great. My insurance didn't cover it and it was $100 a month so I sought out more natural cures.

So see a doctor and try to figure if its foods or beverages causing it, or perhaps drinking more water each day, or is it stress…… certain vegetables can cause it in some. My neighbor who is a health nut is plagued with it. He learned Romaine lettuce was his culprit.

 

[Bander]

Acid reflux gases mute taste buds. So yes, it can affect your enjoyment in a negative way.

I have to ask:
Why its just vaping ? Because i can smell any thing and taste food. I mean i am not sure if the food now taste the same as it was before this 3-4 months. One thing i am sure of that vape taste not the same before 3-4 months.

 

[Don29palms]

Is there a good plumbing website I can go to that has good auto repair advice? How about a good home repair website for pet care advice?

Maybe, just maybe, it is your setup and what you're vaping.

 

[GOMuniEsq]

I have to ask:
Why its just vaping ? Because i can smell any thing and taste food. I mean i am not sure if the food now taste the same as it was before this 3-4 months. One thing i am sure of that vape taste not the same before 3-4 months.

Stop asking for medical advice from those who are unqualified.

 

[scott58]

The "qualified" medical experts will just say stop vapeing rather it's the cause of not.

 

[vicsch]

I have severe gastroparesis (also called GP) & had the Barrett esophagus w/diverticulums, but had them stapled in 2015, but my disease & symptoms hasn't bothered my vaping at all as matter of fact it's made it better & as for my taste its not bothered either with all my problems associated w/my GP. I would recommend u see a GI specialists.

 

[Don29palms]

The "qualified" medical experts will just say stop vapeing rather it's the cause of not.

Thank you doctor.

 

[vicsch]

Thank you doctor.

I'm no doc by far hun, in the beginning before I was diagnosed w/GP I had severe acid reflux but found out i had a hiatal hernia & was operated on to remove it in 2015 but during the operation my vagus nerve was damaged that is the reason I now have GP, 9 times out of 10 anyone operated on for a hiatal hernia their vagus nerve is damaged & will end up w/GP & their is no cure for it as of this date, but I do have to take several meds. for this disease & for the rest my life. But I'm still able to vape on w/ no problem & love it !

 

[Dougiestyle]

I play a doctor on TV, so with my qualifications, you will be happy to know I have confirmed that your suspicions about your vape setup may or may not be relevant to your medical condition. If you would like a referral, please feel free to visit General Hospital for an advanced set of testing and collateral drama.

I get acid reflux if I don't let my evening cereal snack settle for half an hour before lying down for the night.

 

[vicsch]

For more than 3-4 months, i have been struggling with vape taste and still do.
It’s not vapors tongue, i can taste something out of my ejuice but it’s not perfect i feel something is missing and actually it’s not good taste, and it’s not satisfying. It is ur body & no matter how much info. ppl give u or try to give u to tell u or try to tell u what ur medical problem is so .....When in dought go get it checked out by a professional, that's u best & safest thing u can do for urself & more accurate !!
I can’t stop searching about why is this happening and I found out that i have acid reflux lpr symptoms.
So i am asking, is it possible that acid reflux does this me not enjoying flavors for months?
Have any one suffered from this before?
And how to treat it?

Note: it has nothing to do with my settings (mod, tanke, coil, ejuice....)
So please don’t ask about what i am using

I play a doctor on TV, so with my qualifications, you will be happy to know I have confirmed that your suspicions about your vape setup may or may not be relevant to your medical condition. If you would like a referral, please feel free to visit General Hospital for an advanced set of testing and collateral drama.

I get acid reflux if I don't let my evening cereal snack settle for half an hour before lying down for the night.

 

[vicsch]

No matter what kind of info. ppl give u or try to give u, it's ur body & when in dought about any medical problem go get it checked out, that's the best & safest thing u can do for urself !! .... In the mean time Keep Vapin' On !!

 

[Vaperer]

There's plenty of doctors on the internet. You just tell him what hurts and they try to help you. And then they rob your credit card. And they're about as useless as hen crap on a pump handle

 

[vicsch]

There's plenty of doctors on the internet. You just tell him what hurts and they try to help you. And then they rob your credit card. And they're about as useless as hen crap on a pump handle

Amen !!

 

[United States]

Man, I dunno about that……
Hen poop on a pump handle can be some pretty handy stuff……

More useful than a few doctors I've been to anyway.

 

[catilley1092]

The "qualified" medical experts will just say stop vapeing rather it's the cause of not.

Indeed, some will. However if the patient-doctor relationship has been long term & (s)he has seen otherwise good progress since the beginning of vaping, like improved breathing, getting around better, etc, will look for the cause & not blame it solely on that alone. On the other hand, certain flavors like those that contains citrus or other acid (the types that causes plastic tanks to break or glue to separate) may cause issues for some, as well as nickel based wire. Kanthal now leaves a long lasting bad taste in my mouth, if I go to bed with it there, will wake with indigestion. Therefore, I've avoided Kanthal for the last 3-4 years.

Some finds that too much PG in the ejuice is unpleasant & can cause irritation. Note that with some vendors, there may be incorrect labeling as to what's in the bottle. Especially discount sites. While sometimes one will find a legit deal for $29.99 ejuice at 50% off or more, it's important to know the source & check expiration dates, if on the bottle. This is why except for one flavor from a trusted source, I make my own, using only Nicotine River to obtain well rated flavors.

You can always revert short term to an ego style device & whatever ejuice you began with to start the ruling out process.

This may mean the need to seek out a second opinion, there's a cure (or effective relief) for most of these type of issues. There could be an entirely non-vaping reason behind the disorder.

Stop asking for medical advice from those who are unqualified.

I agree with this, seek the advice of a licensed physician. If payment is a concern, consider a medical school, if available in your area. Most will work with patients for little to no cost, as long as income levels are under their guidelines. Plus don't mention having a credit card, this is a fast way to deny what's often called 'charity care'.

Some communities also has walk in clinics where one can get free (or low cost) quality health care, just have to get in line early, as many doesn't accept appointments. This ensures the quality of care versus a rushed 15 minute visit that insurers demands, unless a higher level of care is needed. These clinics has various specialists and the care is generally as good as that of an expensive one. After all, they're still licensed physicians. When growing up, my family was poor & we all went to a medical school (UNC-Chapel Hill) for 100% no-cost care. So explore your options.

I hope the best outcome for you, take care of yourself.

Cat

 

[vicsch]

Indeed, some will. However if the patient-doctor relationship has been long term & (s)he has seen otherwise good progress since the beginning of vaping, like improved breathing, getting around better, etc, will look for the cause & not blame it solely on that alone. On the other hand, certain flavors like those that contains citrus or other acid (the types that causes plastic tanks to break or glue to separate) may cause issues for some, as well as nickel based wire. Kanthal now leaves a long lasting bad taste in my mouth, if I go to bed with it there, will wake with indigestion. Therefore, I've avoided Kanthal for the last 3-4 years.

Some finds that too much PG in the ejuice is unpleasant & can cause irritation. Note that with some vendors, there may be incorrect labeling as to what's in the bottle. Especially discount sites. While sometimes one will find a legit deal for $29.99 ejuice at 50% off or more, it's important to know the source & check expiration dates, if on the bottle. This is why except for one flavor from a trusted source, I make my own, using only Nicotine River to obtain well rated flavors.

You can always revert short term to an ego style device & whatever ejuice you began with to start the ruling out process.

This may mean the need to seek out a second opinion, there's a cure (or effective relief) for most of these type of issues. There could be an entirely non-vaping reason behind the disorder.



I agree with this, seek the advice of a licensed physician. If payment is a concern, consider a medical school, if available in your area. Most will work with patients for little to no cost, as long as income levels are under their guidelines. Plus don't mention having a credit card, this is a fast way to deny what's often called 'charity care'.

Some communities also has walk in clinics where one can get free (or low cost) quality health care, just have to get in line early, as many doesn't accept appointments. This ensures the quality of care versus a rushed 15 minute visit that insurers demands, unless a higher level of care is needed. These clinics has various specialists and the care is generally as good as that of an expensive one. After all, they're still licensed physicians. When growing up, my family was poor & we all went to a medical school (UNC-Chapel Hill) for 100% no-cost care. So explore your options.

I hope the best outcome for you, take care of yourself.

Cat

My disease GP or the acid reflux problem I had ...Isn't related to being an-x- smoker-of nasty-cigs or from vaping (which actually seems to help my disease) ... It's from a surgical damaged vagus nerve ... just wanted u to know.

 

[catilley1092]

It's from a surgical damaged vagus nerve ... just wanted u to know.

Oh, that's one of those very delicate nerve areas, some spinal surgeons won't go there. Am truly sorry to hear yours was damaged by whatever surgery performed.

I've been disabled since early 2006 (since 43 years old), had a 4 level lumbar fusion that wouldn't had been performed at today's age. While the surgeon did fix what was wrong, it would cause more issues & today am in pain management & will be so for my remaining lifespan. For the first 18 months to 2 years while my nerves & other tissues were healing, there would be pain spikes like fire, no amount of rescue pain meds would tame this. All I could do was bury my head into a pillow & hang on.

Of course, at that time, the surgeon, while acknowledging the root cause was severe wear & tear on my spine, stated smoking didn't help & that I'd have to quit for at least 6 months afterwards for proper healing. I lied & said I wasn't smoking while doing so, and the post 6 month CT scan was 100% normal......so much for his theory.

So be it smoking, vaping or drinking in excess, if the doctor(s) know we do it, that's the first issue many will blame for whatever illness. Today, my pain management doctor, rather than celebrates I'm alive due to having quit smoking, says that the nicotine constricts blood vessels & narrows those going to the spinal column. BTW, I have degenerative disc disease, am hoping for no more surgery, would rather accept pain relief rather than their 'cure'.

He can say what he wishes, I'm going to vape on!

Cat