Dr's visit

[Chopper71]

I had a Dr's visit yesterday same place but new Dr.So I had to fill out new paper work.When it came to asking me if I was a smoker I checked no and wrote I vape next to it.So the nurse that looked over my form after I got into the room said " Ok I just have to ask,What is vape?".After I explained to her what is was.I pulled out my Riva that was in my pocket and showed her.She asked if she could try it.So she took a alcohol prep pad and wiped the mouth piece really good then wiped again with some plain water.I guess to get what ever alcohol might remained off.She hit that bad boy like a champ.So after a few hit's she said "Now put this away before the Dr. comes in".I gave her the website so she wants one now.

 

[robert shohet]

thats awesome i told my doctor i vaped also he said well its a step in the right direction then dropped the topic ....my doctor is wierd tho ill go in for a headache and hell push 60 percocet on me but hes doesnt seem to like nicotine lol

 

[Nicko]

You should show it to the doctor. And supply him with the health / science info available in printable format from CASAA.org. If he's never really heard about the health benefits of e-cigs, he might be really impressed and start recommending them to his smoking patients.

 

[Chopper71]

You should show it to the doctor. And supply him with the health / science info available in printable format from CASAA.org. If he's never really heard about the health benefits of e-cigs, he might be really impressed and start recommending them to his smoking patients.

He is just a foot and ankle Dr. just don't think he would be too interested in all that lol.

 

[dupont]

Foot and ankle Dr. probably wouldn't be the right one. But let me share my recent medical experience:

I started vaping in January as another desparate attempt to quit analogs and it was a painless, easy switch. (No a single analog since Jan. and no problems!) Since this seemed too good to be true, I did all the basic internet research that I'm sure most everyone else does. But I also went to my regular (GP) doctor for a check up an discussed/showed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and said she saw no health risk. Being somewhat paranoid by nature, I took it a step further and went to a pulmonologist for a full exam. I also demonstrated and discussed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and concurred with the GP saying that she saw no health risk.

I have a fair amount of confidence in both of their competence. I discussed e-cigs at length with both. And both agreed that not only were e-cigs "night and day" better than analogs, but also - from what they could see - posed no health risk on their own.

I certainly plan to stay tuned to future developments. But I thought I would share what I consider to be almost too good to be true info.

 

[Dario]

Addiction... it's a hell of a thing!

 

[Dwindacatcher]

everytime i see my doctor she asks "still smoking" and i respond "no, im using a vaporizer". she doesn't get it at all and when i tried to explain it once she changed the subject. the nurses however understand it.

 

[kmac]

As a nurse I can say that more doctors are aware and supportive of ecigs than you might think. There is nothing worse a doctor can hear than that a patient smokes. They feel like they are fighting a loosing battle. It's like why should I help you if you're just gonna kill yourself. While they might not be very knowledgeable about ecigs, most understand that they are leaps and bounds better than cigs. Not too many will probably recommend them, but I bet most would be supportive of them if you bring them up.

I would encourage everyone on here to talk to your doctor about this. There is no better evidence that they work, than the experience of users. Otherwise, they only have the "official" reports to go on which have so far been pretty mixed about ecig safety. When they can see the results with their own eyes you will find no bigger supporter.

 

[chevelle]

Foot and ankle Dr. probably wouldn't be the right one. But let me share my recent medical experience:

I started vaping in January as another desparate attempt to quit analogs and it was a painless, easy switch. (No a single analog since Jan. and no problems!) Since this seemed too good to be true, I did all the basic internet research that I'm sure most everyone else does. But I also went to my regular (GP) doctor for a check up an discussed/showed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and said she saw no health risk. Being somewhat paranoid by nature, I took it a step further and went to a pulmonologist for a full exam. I also demonstrated and discussed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and concurred with the GP saying that she saw no health risk.

I have a fair amount of confidence in both of their competence. I discussed e-cigs at length with both. And both agreed that not only were e-cigs "night and day" better than analogs, but also - from what they could see - posed no health risk on their own.

I certainly plan to stay tuned to future developments. But I thought I would share what I consider to be almost too good to be true info.

Another bit of encouragement! We are starting to hear an increasing number of reports like this from medical professionals - Yay Us! It is important to note that Doctors are not the most easily convinced group of people where one's health is concerned!

...of course, 50 years ago, "4 out of 5 doctors preferred to smoke Camel Cigarettes over any other brand..."

 

[project1017]

As a nurse I can say that more doctors are aware and supportive of ecigs than you might think. There is nothing worse a doctor can hear than that a patient smokes. They feel like they are fighting a loosing battle. It's like why should I help you if you're just gonna kill yourself. While they might not be very knowledgeable about ecigs, most understand that they are leaps and bounds better than cigs. Not too many will probably recommend them, but I bet most would be supportive of them if you bring them up.

I would encourage everyone on here to talk to your doctor about this. There is no better evidence that they work, than the experience of users. Otherwise, they only have the "official" reports to go on which have so far been pretty mixed about ecig safety. When they can see the results with their own eyes you will find no bigger supporter.

My doctor knows a great deal about them and he said that the management agreed that he should not offer any opinion about it because it has not been aprooved but in the better part of the conversation He also said that while Electronic Cigarretes are not fda aprooved and probably never will be but there are many ingredients in them that are found in food that are aprooved. And outside this office he would recommend them to anyone.

 

[kmac]

My doctor knows a great deal about them and he said that the management agreed that he should not offer any opinion about it because it has not been aprooved but in the better part of the conversation He also said that while Electronic Cigarretes are not fda aprooved and probably never will be but there are many ingredients in them that are found in food that are aprooved. And outside this office he would recommend them to anyone.

Yes, that is a big part of the problem. Doctor's will not usually officially recommend something that is not FDA approved. However, many doctor's will sort of "off the record" tell you their real opinion of many things. That is why it is our responsibility to bring up the discussion. I have talked to many doctors where I work and I have heard many say they can't recommend them much like they won't prescribe certain drugs for certain issues that they know work because they aren't officially approved for that condition. However, I have heard many doctors vocalize support when they are brought up by patients. I can assure you any doctor will support safe products that help their patients quit smoking. But, unless they are approved for that use, you just have to ask the right questions. As with anything, you should lead the discussion with your doctor. Don't let them tell you whats best, tell them what's working and you will see their support fall in line over time either officially or unofficially.

 

[wrigleyvillain]

Yeah, of course they won't/can't unless FDA approved. It's simply prudent and moreover not exercising such caution even if overkill is asking to get sued.

Cool story OP.

 

[tmcase]

Foot and ankle Dr. probably wouldn't be the right one. But let me share my recent medical experience:

I started vaping in January as another desparate attempt to quit analogs and it was a painless, easy switch. (No a single analog since Jan. and no problems!) Since this seemed too good to be true, I did all the basic internet research that I'm sure most everyone else does. But I also went to my regular (GP) doctor for a check up an discussed/showed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and said she saw no health risk. Being somewhat paranoid by nature, I took it a step further and went to a pulmonologist for a full exam. I also demonstrated and discussed e-cigs with her. She was aware of them and concurred with the GP saying that she saw no health risk.

I have a fair amount of confidence in both of their competence. I discussed e-cigs at length with both. And both agreed that not only were e-cigs "night and day" better than analogs, but also - from what they could see - posed no health risk on their own.

I certainly plan to stay tuned to future developments. But I thought I would share what I consider to be almost too good to be true info.

I also told my Dr that I was using an e cig and showed it to her. She was happy that I got off cigarettes and had nothing negative to say about the e cigs. That sounds like an approval to me.

 

[James Wall]

My regular doc is firmly in favor of the e-cig as opposed to smoking. He still would prefer I wasn't using it at all, but he's supportive of it as an alternative. My back doctor is very anti-nicotine. He argues that it's a vaso-constrictor and that it will impede healing. I actually got the feeling he wanted to tell me to go back to smoking cigarettes! That conversation really confirmed the belief I was coming to already that my back doctor is a ......

 

[James Wall]

Hmmm...okay so I got dotted. Insert whatever implication about his intellectual capacity you want to in there.

 

[Saintscruiser]

Chopper, I e-toke in the exam room in front of my doctor.

 

[Shane709]

I had a Dr's visit yesterday same place but new Dr.So I had to fill out new paper work.When it came to asking me if I was a smoker I checked no and wrote I vape next to it.So the nurse that looked over my form after I got into the room said " Ok I just have to ask,What is Vape?".After I explained to her what is was.I pulled out my Riva that was in my pocket and showed her.She asked if she could try it.So she took a alcohol prep pad and wiped the mouth piece really good then wiped again with some plain water.I guess to get what ever alcohol might remained off.She hit that bad boy like a champ.So after a few hit's she said "Now put this away before the Dr. comes in".I gave her the website so she wants one now.

that is awesome! always nice to convert someone. I have converted two so far in only two months of vaping

 

[iceberg]

That's awesome! When I fill out those things it asked it u are a tobacco user. So I check no. Doesn't say 'nicotine user' right? Haha

 

[Chopper71]

Chopper, I e-toke in the exam room in front of my doctor.

Is he/she ok with that?

 

[tmcase]

My regular doc is firmly in favor of the e-cig as opposed to smoking. He still would prefer I wasn't using it at all, but he's supportive of it as an alternative. My back doctor is very anti-nicotine. He argues that it's a vaso-constrictor and that it will impede healing. I actually got the feeling he wanted to tell me to go back to smoking cigarettes! That conversation really confirmed the belief I was coming to already that my back doctor is a ......

I certainly am not trying to defend your back Dr but I have read that nicotine does restrict your blood vessels but I only see that as a problem for men if they are trying to have.... (Not sure I can use the word I want here.)