I smoked about 1/2 to 3/4 of a pack a day, I started vaping (using PG) last weekend and within an hour had developed a headache. I had started at 18mg, dropped to 12mg, and then tried 6mg with no change. I know it's not nic withdrawal as I can go 4 or 5 hours during the day without a smoke with no problems, but I vaped within 2 hrs of my last analog and the headache started, so I don't think it's nic related. I'm going to try VG and see if that helps, maybe I'm one of those few that can't tolerate PG?
Headaches, feeling light headed
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A headache can be a sign of withdrawal, sort of like going without coffee for
a day? But if you get a queasy stomach and ringing ears along with it, that points to overdose. It may just be you're over-doing the vaping, (sometimes we get carried away because it's new!) or your juice may still be a little high nicotine.
Maybe just slow up a bit, see if that helps. And take nice, loooooooong, gentle puffs. Draw into your mouth, then inhale. I don't recommend direct inhaling (pulling directly into your lungs) with vapor, that can be pretty stressful to your system at first.
You may also be puffing a little hard, I know my jaws hurt the first day. I was also flooding the atomizer too, by doing that. Try to relax with it a little more, I know it's hard to do that, especially if you're determined to stop cigarettes. It can be pretty panicky for awhile, until you feel comfortable. Part of that comfort is getting your nicotine level right for you.
If 6mg/ml juice seems ok, the next thing would be to just slow up your cadence a little. Drinking lots of water will help keep yourself properly hydrated ~ dehydration will also give you a headache!
Vaping has kind of a steep learning curve, for sure, learning all the causes/effects of something new, plus managing the basic equipment.
Best of luck to you, Welcome!
a day? But if you get a queasy stomach and ringing ears along with it, that points to overdose. It may just be you're over-doing the vaping, (sometimes we get carried away because it's new!) or your juice may still be a little high nicotine.
Maybe just slow up a bit, see if that helps. And take nice, loooooooong, gentle puffs. Draw into your mouth, then inhale. I don't recommend direct inhaling (pulling directly into your lungs) with vapor, that can be pretty stressful to your system at first.
You may also be puffing a little hard, I know my jaws hurt the first day. I was also flooding the atomizer too, by doing that. Try to relax with it a little more, I know it's hard to do that, especially if you're determined to stop cigarettes. It can be pretty panicky for awhile, until you feel comfortable. Part of that comfort is getting your nicotine level right for you.
If 6mg/ml juice seems ok, the next thing would be to just slow up your cadence a little. Drinking lots of water will help keep yourself properly hydrated ~ dehydration will also give you a headache!
Vaping has kind of a steep learning curve, for sure, learning all the causes/effects of something new, plus managing the basic equipment.
Best of luck to you, Welcome!
I just wrote a post about the finding's of my headache. Basically what it came down to was the filler in the cartomizer was burning up from the atomizer (E9 model, 808-D2 cartomizer). No matter how much I filled the carto, it basically burned up.
So, I ended up getting a Joye eGo. I saw a thread on how to get more liquid in a cartridge without liquid leaking and no liquid in the mouth. I took the filler in the cartridge and cut it in half, took the original juice out of the filler with a paper towel, and then dripped liquid in the cart (about 10 drops -- after I put filler in, I put two more drops on top. This method keeps the filler moistened. You will only notice vapor loss when the juice is running low, no burnt taste.
I went through every possible option that could of caused my headache for example: PG and VG, nicotine levels, different kinds of flavoring (Capella, LorAnn), and so on. It all came down to the cartomizer burning up. Ever since I used the method stated above, I have had no problems!
Hope this helps
So, I ended up getting a Joye eGo. I saw a thread on how to get more liquid in a cartridge without liquid leaking and no liquid in the mouth. I took the filler in the cartridge and cut it in half, took the original juice out of the filler with a paper towel, and then dripped liquid in the cart (about 10 drops -- after I put filler in, I put two more drops on top. This method keeps the filler moistened. You will only notice vapor loss when the juice is running low, no burnt taste.
I went through every possible option that could of caused my headache for example: PG and VG, nicotine levels, different kinds of flavoring (Capella, LorAnn), and so on. It all came down to the cartomizer burning up. Ever since I used the method stated above, I have had no problems!
Hope this helps
Try a higher VG based juice than PG. Also, drink plenty. You'll be surprised how much this drys you out. The water will help you alot. Also, don't burn your filler. The fumes can give you a headache as well. Welcome and happy vaping.
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