Lately I have had really painful soars in my mouth and my lips are constantly chapped. I'm wondering if vaping would cause this or is it just a coincidence? This soar in my mouth is REALLY painful!! Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
Canker soars, chapped lips
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The chapped lips are understandable, since many say that vaping dehydrates as the vg or pg "steal" water from wherever they can. This is from the air ideally, but it's claimed that it pulls it from the mouth and lungs as well. I've not seen proof of this, but it's plausible I suppose. I never felt dry after starting.
Canker sores can possibly mean different things to different people. When I started vaping, I was drawing too hard and was constantly getting hot liquid spitting onto my tongue, etc. This caused irritation for sure, and the tip of my tongue was constantly slightly scalded, like taking a sip of too-hot coffee. Just a suggestion, this may have no relation to what you're experiencing.
Canker sores can possibly mean different things to different people. When I started vaping, I was drawing too hard and was constantly getting hot liquid spitting onto my tongue, etc. This caused irritation for sure, and the tip of my tongue was constantly slightly scalded, like taking a sip of too-hot coffee. Just a suggestion, this may have no relation to what you're experiencing.
Are you using a "sour" or citrusy liquid. I get canker sores if I vape too much pineapple/pina colada, key lime or "skittle" like flavors. I think it is the acid in the flavorings. If I rotate with other flavors, I'm fine.
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Best bet would be to consult a doctor. You never know what it can be. I've not personally had any issues like this so I can't offer much more than to advise you to see a doctor.
I'm using mostly Jizmoglobin from Mt Baker and Cherry / Vanilla from Ginger's. I think I'm acid free. I have tried a few new flavors lately but nothing citrus. I'll be honest, if this is being caused by vaping, I might need to quit. I am using 50/50 mix...could that be the problem?
I realize that you guys aren't doctors but I just thought I'd try to tap the vast knowledge that is available here!
I realize that you guys aren't doctors but I just thought I'd try to tap the vast knowledge that is available here!
This might help you with information : http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hen-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html
i also have had a problem with canker sores since i quit smoking . i have always gotten them but just more frequently now that i vape. but from my research on them doctors dont know why people get them and that there is really nothing you can do about them other then getting the numbing liquids they sell at drug stores. so i dont wanna smoke again so i suck it up and deal with em even tho they hurt like heck ha
Edward, don't stop vaping. If you do a search on canker soars, you'll see it's a common complaint with quitting smoking. Just keep the faith, per se, and they should clear up within a week.
I guess my question is this...I quit smoking in March, why am I having these problems now 4 1/2 months later? By the way Classwife, I appreciate the link to that article!
Be especially "hygenic" with your drip tips, etc. Wash them several times a day or carry some kind of wipe.
These things are going in and out of your mouth area and collect a lot of bacteria, then exposed to air, surfaces, etc.
These things are going in and out of your mouth area and collect a lot of bacteria, then exposed to air, surfaces, etc.
^^^You'll need to be a bit fanatical in keeping your drip tip, lips, mouth, or anywhere you have these sores clean while they are most active. This is the time they are most likely to spread. I had canker sores for a while at the beginning of my vaping too but it all worked out as I switched to a 50/50 mix. You may need more VG concentration though. Let us know how things work out as this could be most helpful if another person starts having the same problem. One thing is for sure, a lot of things happen when you stop smoking those sticks and go completely to vaping. You body detoxifies and for some that may take a while. Good luck to you and I hope you find relief soon.
I do haVE ONE OTHER PROBLEM THAT MIGHT RELATE to what I mentioned before. I can't really taste the different flavors of my juice any more. I've changed the coils, so that isn't it. I find myself smelling and trying to guess which flavor is which. This is new too, since until this week the flavors were VERY distinct.
I had this problem with a citrusy juice. I switched juices and it got better. When I tried the juice a second time, it happened again! I was able to narrow the cause. Also make sure your tanks aren't leaking. If mine accidentally leaks and I get a dab of juice on my lips they feel chapped.
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I don't know what is causing them, but I do know how to treat them. Rinse with warm salt water 4 times a day if you can, it kills the bacteria and relieves the pain. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of salt in warm water and swish, holding the water in your mouth as long as you can. I'm not a doctor, but this treatment works for me, I've had cancer sores off and on from too many tomatoes or lime juice in my water. The salt water should clear them up in a day or 2.
It happened to me. Suggest you clean your tip OFTEN and your device daily. Brush teeth and tongue often, use a good mouthwash and drink more water than you normally do for a few days. If it doesn't improve within a few days or it gets worse, see your doc or dentist.
Perhaps try a different juice maker . I know I cannot vape anything from Mt Baker there is something in the juice that burns my mouth and reacts badly.
What you might have there is what we call "vapers tongue". It happened to me about 4-5 months in, couldn't taste anything. It went away in about a week.
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As far as all else, drink more water to hydrate and move the rest of the toxins from tobacco out. It can take this long.
Something else to consider is some people are sensitive to the artificial flavorings in some ejuce and with such a concentration of it in juice you may be having a reaction. As someone mentioned try a different brand of juice.
Did you quit smoking recently? Cause I read somewhere that when you quit smoking it can actually cause canker sores. I am very prone to canker sores already and I got them quite frequently when I quit smoking and started Vaping. Just make sure you drink plenty of water and try to avoid citrusy flavors.
Best of luck.
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