hi, i'm new! also... girlie problems?

[Deeo]

I am confused. You all are referring that vaping is a good thing and cigarettes are bad because of missed periods? We are suppose to be regular. If vaping stops you from being regular than how is vaping good in this sense? Also sorry i can't say the effect vaping has on me when it comes to that time of the month because i am still waiting for my kit to arrive. Tomorrow it should be here!

 

[The Ocelot]

I've been perusing the internet looking for answers to the OP but alas, I can find no definitive answers for you. The original question really did pique my interest. I'm glad to hear that things have somewhat returned to normal though. I do know that removing nicotine from the body can sometimes cause drastic physical changes. And since we're sharing TMI, I feel comfortable enough to say that after I quit smoking, I started waking up with amazing "wood". I thought I was a teenager again and that's due to my capillaries not being affected by the nicotine in my body. That's all I have to say. Thanks.

 

[DeeDee1234]

I have a lot of other issues and I'm on serious medication for them (I had tumors, they left me with severe nerve problems so I'm on anti-epileptics, narcotics, etc). Anyway, I also kicked up the vaping a notch to deal with the mental/emotional strain from all the pain I live with. And, lo and behold I have missed my last 3 monthly visitors. It's not possible that I'm pregnant lol, no one wants to touch a cancer kid. So, it might be the vaping, it might be my meds. I haven't had that checked out - it's starting to concern me. I mean it's nice not having to deal with it, but at the same time I know it's a sign something is out of whack. When you vape, make sure you are drinking lots of water. You are shedding a lot of toxins out of your system from the smoking, and vaping can also dry you out a bit. Take your vitamins too, especially iron. And make sure you get your lady parts checked if you are missing your period and that's not normal for you, and do tell your doc about the vaping as well as having quit smoking. I will do some reading on the research in the interim. I have to go too, it's on my list but I have so many more pressing matters to deal with.

Stress, Can and does knock Aunt Dot off her duties. I have always read that stress could affect the regulaties of auntie but I never REALLY believed it. Untill recently, I went threw mind blowing, holy moly what has happen to my life stress.This stress completely threw dot out of whack as well as I was. she either didnt show up for months on end or worst she stayed for months at a time. So, The stress of not smoking and if nic useage is dropped too. Or you are sick and stressed about cancer ect... Aunt dot is freaked out too. Sorry gentlemen

 

[niczgreat]

i couldn't be more pleased about how this thread is going! thank you all for the encouragement and support not only to me but everybody. what? a forum not filled with douche bags? awesome!

Off topic
This forum is filled with nice positive people. But if you ever run into someone who rubs you the wrong way...
you can block them and they can't see your posts and you can't see theirs

Just click on their picture and click on add to ignore list.

I'm totally clueless about Women Hormones, so I'll decline to comment!! But this is probably the only subject I'll ever keep my mouth shut on!!

 

[chimsweep]

Stress, Can and does knock Aunt Dot off her duties. I have always read that stress could affect the regulaties of auntie but I never REALLY believed it. Untill recently, I went threw mind blowing, holy moly what has happen to my life stress.This stress completely threw dot out of whack as well as I was. she either didnt show up for months on end or worst she stayed for months at a time. So, The stress of not smoking and if nic useage is dropped too. Or you are sick and stressed about cancer ect... Aunt dot is freaked out too. Sorry gentlemen

Thank you for apologizing for you comments, even though they are appreciated, someone's family problems should be kept private. Move away from them if they are that bothersome.....don't interact with them....don't invite them to the next vape party...see lot's of useful suggestions dealing with annoying relatives. On the other hand....being respectful of family members shows maturity and class. This aunt probably loves you very much and.........(pssst...she's talking about women issues) ....What??? (not family members)...Oh...........I think you should have a nice day!!!

 

[Reach4theStars]

Thank you. That is my favorite picture, I took it a few days before I went in for my major surgery and it is my goal to get that smile back! Part of me was joking, yes - I've learned that sometimes the only sense you can make out of life is a sense of humor! I can be a bit hard on myself, and some of that is the self-depricating jokes. There is a fine line between taking control of your life and your choices, and blaming yourself for what's out of your control. I also never really got over being left when I was in the ICU, and I stopped putting myself out there after that. That had to be the worse thing that ever happened in my life. I wanted to get better then find someone, but the getting better part hasn't happened and it's frustrating as hell. All the success stories you read about people being tumor-free, well you don't read about how hard it is when they take not only your health but your livelihood, your relationships, your friendships, etc. I am trying to rebuild at the same time I consider it a triumph some days to get out of bed. I do appreciate the kind thoughts, they are validation and I don't just brush them off so thank you again.

Not to be off topic, but I feel ya Marissa. I got severe fybromyalgia nine years ago. Pain so excruciating, I would have taken myself off this earth if not for my children. At a time I needed people the most they all ran. My husband divorced me saying he didn't want to be with someone ill, every single friend I had which where vast ran, lost my paralegal job, and even several family members ran. I also lost my 3,000sq ft home and every material item I owned, except for my truck. As of two years ago, all disappeared except sciatica pain in both legs. I can control the pain thru meds., to the point, no one would know, if I didn't tell them. Despite my efforts, the minute someone I date or a friend found out, they still run. I gave up dating along with attempting to rebuild friendships. However, I joined a "meet up" group in my area and was welcomed with such warmth, that I am once again trying to make another attempt, including this forum.

As far as changes, Kudos for bringing this subject up. It never crossed my mind that the NEW changes I'm going thru was from quitting. Its only been a week for me and I'm already been thrown for a loop. I have insomnia, yet I'm so exhausted and tired. I have a continuous headache that won't go away and I'm always hot/sweaty. I drink alot of water, but my mouth and lips always feel dry. Dang, and its only been one week. lol

 

[DeeDee1234]

Not to be off topic, but I feel ya Marissa. I got severe fybromyalgia nine years ago. Pain so excruciating, I would have taken myself off this earth if not for my children. At a time I needed people the most they all ran. My husband divorced me saying he didn't want to be with someone ill, every single friend I had which where vast ran, lost my paralegal job, and even several family members ran. I also lost my 3,000sq ft home and every material item I owned, except for my truck. As of two years ago, all disappeared except sciatica pain in both legs. I can control the pain thru meds., to the point, no one would know, if I didn't tell them. Despite my efforts, the minute someone I date or a friend found out, they still run. I gave up dating along with attempting to rebuild friendships. However, I joined a "meet up" group in my area and was welcomed with such warmth, that I am once again trying to make another attempt, including this forum.

As far as changes, Kudos for bringing this subject up. It never crossed my mind that the NEW changes I'm going thru was from quitting. Its only been a week for me and I'm already been thrown for a loop. I have insomnia, yet I'm so exhausted and tired. I have a continuous headache that won't go away and I'm always hot/sweaty. I drink alot of water, but my mouth and lips always feel dry. Dang, and its only been one week. lol

Sorry to say it but you husband and friends are jack@sses. I do know how you feel and have had similar experiences. I feel like I do not need people like that in my life any more. my true family and freinds are the one that have hung in there with me threw the bad and the good and came out the other side. Life is too short to deal with people like that.

 

[Reach4theStars]

Sorry to say it but you husband and friends are jack@sses. I do know how you feel and have had similar experiences. I feel like I do not need people like that in my life any more. my true family and freinds are the one that have hung in there with me threw the bad and the good and came out the other side. Life is too short to deal with people like that.

I completely agree with you DeeDee!!!! I thought I was the only one who has been thru it, until Marrisa's post............On the lighter side, considering I am already going thru New changes, I read somewhere that after you quit smoking your nerve tenants begin to repair. Fingers crossed, my sciatica goes away. haha I'm such a dreamer, but where is the fun in life, if you don't dream the big dream.

 

[badbadivy]

As of two years ago, all disappeared except sciatica pain in both legs. I can control the pain thru meds., to the point, no one would know, if I didn't tell them. Despite my efforts, the minute someone I date or a friend found out, they still run. I gave up dating along with attempting to rebuild friendships.

Ugh, you are not alone. I have been very very blessed in my friendships but dating...forget it. I was seeing a guy when I was diagnosed with kidney disease. He texted me to ask how the doctor went, I told him my diagnosis and bam. He friend zoned me the next day. I'm thinking about tattooing "ask me about my kidney disease" on my hand so I can weed out the jerks right away. It's not catching. I'm not asking anyone to give me a kidney or take care of me. I'd just like someone to snuggle with while watching a movie. It appears to be too much to ask though.

 

[Reach4theStars]

Ugh, you are not alone. I have been very very blessed in my friendships but dating...forget it. I was seeing a guy when I was diagnosed with kidney disease. He texted me to ask how the doctor went, I told him my diagnosis and bam. He friend zoned me the next day. I'm thinking about tattooing "ask me about my kidney disease" on my hand so I can weed out the jerks right away. It's not catching. I'm not asking anyone to give me a kidney or take care of me. I'd just like someone to snuggle with while watching a movie. It appears to be too much to ask though.

Awww, I'm so sorry!! I wish this type of thing didn't happen to anyone. There are a lot of good men out there though. My father has kidney disease, so I have an idea of what your going thru. The only advise I can give, is please watch for any fluid build up. I'm so happy you are no longer smoking. It's hard for the kidney to process. Good for you girl! Keep up the good fight!

 

[badbadivy]

Awww, I'm so sorry!! I wish this type of thing didn't happen to anyone. There are a lot of good men out there though. My father has kidney disease, so I have an idea of what your going thru. The only advise I can give, is please watch for any fluid build up. I'm so happy you are no longer smoking. It's hard for the kidney to process. Good for you girl! Keep up the good fight!

Water retention is my biggest issue other than the exhaustion at this stage. My dad has kidney disease too, it is almost definite that what we have is hereditary.

One of the biggest reasons I started vaping was because of the kidney disease- every time is see my nephrologist he climbs my backside about two things- first, smoking and second, my unwillingness/ability to afford every single test known to man that he would like to give me.

I figured, I'm not getting any richer so I might as well quit smoking to show him that I am willing to meet him halfway.

Vaping does present an interesting dilemma though, its nature is dehydrating and I have overcompensated a couple of times with drinking water and paid for it with cankles. I suppose I will walk the line with that eventually. I'm just mainly being really, really strict with my salt intake because that has a major effect.

 

[cherrycakes]

One of the biggest reasons I started vaping was because of the kidney disease- every time is see my nephrologist he climbs my backside about two things- first, smoking and second, my unwillingness/ability to afford every single test known to man that he would like to give me.

I feel you.
also I'm supposed to be losing weight.
Really, they ask too much
Fortunately my dr is ok with vaping, he was actually kind of excited I was trying to quit.

Anyway I have found that VG is less dehydrating, to me at least.
Sorry to go off on a tangent, also you're gorgeous and any man would be lucky to have you

 

[Reach4theStars]

Water retention is my biggest issue other than the exhaustion at this stage. My dad has kidney disease too, it is almost definite that what we have is hereditary.

One of the biggest reasons I started vaping was because of the kidney disease- every time is see my nephrologist he climbs my backside about two things- first, smoking and second, my unwillingness/ability to afford every single test known to man that he would like to give me.

I figured, I'm not getting any richer so I might as well quit smoking to show him that I am willing to meet him halfway.

Vaping does present an interesting dilemma though, its nature is dehydrating and I have overcompensated a couple of times with drinking water and paid for it with cankles. I suppose I will walk the line with that eventually. I'm just mainly being really, really strict with my salt intake because that has a major effect.

I am currently taking care of my father, thus why I suggested to watch your fluid level (aka swelling in the feet, difficulty breathing) and if you ever need to be put under, be sure they use the "Michael Jackson kind" of anesthesia or something easy for your kidney to process. We were unaware of all this, so when they put the tap in, his kidney could not process the anesthesia, causing his lung cavity to fill with fluid. Lasix dried up the fluid quickly, but because we didn't know to watch for it, his lung cavity filled to high and weakened it. That caused the fluid to build back up and a few weeks later he was back in with fluid in both his lung cavity and his heart cavity. Once again, the fluid put to much pressure on his organs which resulted in respiratory and heart failure, including a pace maker. Granted he is 71yrs old and probably smoked for over 50yrs, but I just wanted to mention it, so it never happens to you. If we had known, we would have caught it before the fluid built up as high as it did. Keep Vaping!!! Stay healthy girl!!! Your a fighter!!! Big Big HUGS!!!!!

 

[kelli]

Humor is the spice of life, they say.

At least until I find it funny when it's appropriate to end their pathetic limited meatbag existences for my amusement and/or at the Master's command. I must, of course, add that it is still quite humorous to me, not so much for them.

I share a bit of that darker humor as well more often than not, and I used to be such a sunny droid.

On the health note: I don't know if any of you have experienced this but over the last few days especially I've felt denser. Hard to describe maybe more of the guys might have felt it since we tend to usually have more muscle mass. But it's odd, I feel heavier and more solid but haven't gained any weight. Or done any additional exercise, changed diet, nothing really changed except for vaping. Like I've compacted my muscles somewhat and they do feel a bit harder when flexed. I had to jump over a fence today to snag the escaping cat, and really noticed the difference when I landed on the ground. Also I've noticed at work that I'm slinging around the flour bags a bit more easily, except for today because I was dog-tired from not sleeping but 2 hours last night...

oh i misunderstood at first. yeah i do feel denser lately, but nothing to do with muscle mass.

 

[badbadivy]

I feel you.
also I'm supposed to be losing weight.
Really, they ask too much
Fortunately my dr is ok with vaping, he was actually kind of excited I was trying to quit.

Anyway I have found that VG is less dehydrating, to me at least.
Sorry to go off on a tangent, also you're gorgeous and any man would be lucky to have you

I am getting juice with more and more VG lately. I think it will help! I am lucky (ish!) in that stress makes me totally not hungry, so over the last couple of years I lost a pretty significant amount of weight. So that's the one thing I don't have to worry about, at least! Also, thanks, I wish the guys around here would recognize that, lol. Sort of. I'm kind of at the point where I have realized that I don't need anyone else to complete me and there is a lot of value in the freedom you get with being single.

I am currently taking care of my father, thus why I suggested to watch your fluid level (aka swelling in the feet, difficulty breathing) and if you ever need to be put under, be sure they use the "Michael Jackson kind" of anesthesia or something easy for your kidney to process. We were unaware of all this, so when they put the tap in, his kidney could not process the anesthesia, causing his lung cavity to fill with fluid. Lasix dried up the fluid quickly, but because we didn't know to watch for it, his lung cavity filled to high and weakened it. That caused the fluid to build back up and a few weeks later he was back in with fluid in both his lung cavity and his heart cavity. Once again, the fluid put to much pressure on his organs which resulted in respiratory and heart failure, including a pace maker. Granted he is 71yrs old and probably smoked for over 50yrs, but I just wanted to mention it, so it never happens to you. If we had known, we would have caught it before the fluid built up as high as it did. Keep Vaping!!! Stay healthy girl!!! Your a fighter!!! Big Big HUGS!!!!!

Thanks for the tips! It is funny how our bad experiences can later be helpful to someone else. There is always a silver lining. And I am so glad that my questions about vaping led me here. This has been such a great place to get support. Thank youuuuu!!!

 

[Reach4theStars]

Also, thanks, I wish the guys around here would recognize that, lol. Sort of. I'm kind of at the point where I have realized that I don't need anyone else to complete me and there is a lot of value in the freedom you get with being single.

Thanks for the tips! It is funny how our bad experiences can later be helpful to someone else. There is always a silver lining. And I am so glad that my questions about vaping led me here. This has been such a great place to get support. Thank youuuuu!!!

I know this may sound corny and somewhat like a quote, but I only say what I believe to be true!!!..... You are BEAUTIFUL inside and out!!! Be happy being who you are, others will see that and when they do, they will want to be apart of your happiness. That's the truth. It never fails, just when I'm truly happy being single, bam, there goes my single life. LOL I listen to my daughter/husband argue and I can't help but laugh. They give me that glare, which makes me laugh harder, then I tell them, "It's times like this, I'm so happy I'm single". LOL .. Reach for the Stars Girl!!! You gained a friend in me, so if at anytime you need to talk, feel free to message me. I have big ears and a big heart!

 

[tomnevins1]

Anyway, I also kicked up the vaping a notch to deal with the mental/emotional strain from all the pain I live with. And, lo and behold I have missed my last 3 monthly visitors. It's not possible that I'm pregnant lol, no one wants to touch a cancer kid.

Not to be a typical internet creep...but your beautiful! Keep up the good fight!

 

[kelli]

i think we have all been victims of the dreaded "cankles". why is it fluid goes to your ankles anyway? i wish it would go to my boobs. they could use more help than my ankles. ♥

 

[Reach4theStars]

i think we have all been victims of the dreaded "cankles". why is it fluid goes to your ankles anyway? i wish it would go to my boobs. they could use more help than my ankles. ♥

haha You want more ta ta's and I need more cushion "not for pushin", but for sitting at this dang computer so long. lol

 

[jennilydg]

I too experienced girlie problems Quit smoking and started vaping in January and didnt have a cycle til this week. I wasnt really worried as I have had my tubes tied and the same thing happend a year or so ago when I quit then too. Also, im very very dry and have rash type tiny bumps across my chest. My arms itch with this weird itchy sensation. If I up my water it helps a lot. Also my poo is discusting. Not trying to share TMI, but seriously its insane what comes out of me these days. So yeah, the combination of quitting the cigarettes and adding PG/VG to the body has some very odd side effects..... just my little story to share.