How long does it really take to detox from cigarettes? Also, weight gain?

[dragonladee]

I'm not really talking about withdrawals, I have been fortunate enough not to have that issue. I've taken to vaping quite easily but I am starting to look like a leper in the process!

Starting on day 2 I was breaking out, and it has only gotten worse. I'm not talking about a minor annoyance that I can just go buy some clearasil for, although I do also have patches of small whitehead pimples on my back, shoulders, and legs....I mean the problem is huge, red, deep, painful nickel sized cyst-like blemishes. Two of which have taken up residence on my face. It is really taking a toll on my self esteem, and I was feeling so good about quitting

On top of that trainwreck that I can't cover, my skin all over my body has gotten itchy too. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, so I already deal with hormonal imbalances due to that....maybe my detox is worse than usual? I'm dreading how long this whole process might last. I know it can take a decade or more to get your body back totally to that of a non-smoker, but how long does it usually take to get over the initial stage of the body kindof freaking out from not having a cig?

Also, has anyone made the switch successfully without gaining weight? I've lost 46 pounds since the first of the year and it's been a struggle I don't wanna have to do again, after reading a little about the effects on hormones from quitting smoking I am wondering if I should be concerned about that too.

 

[swedishfish]

My last attempt to quit smoking I gained a lot of weight. Didn't quit but gained the weight. It took me forever to lose the weight and I was really worried about that as well. To be honest, it might have been a reason I didn't try vaping sooner. I didn't gain any weight at all. Lots of people say they lose weight because of all the sweet desserty juices. Plus drinking a ton of water while vaping helps too.

 

[MTV]

I would see a dermatologist...that does not sound normal...maybe an allergy.

 

[swedishfish]

Here's a thread about quitting and the quit zits.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...hen-quitting-tobacco-changing-ecigarette.html

There have been a couple threads about it. To be honest, I didn't read them because I didn't want to jinx myself. Things are OK so far. But I'll see if I can find them.

 

[swedishfish]

Here's one thread

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...4679-quit-zits-did-you-get-them-how-long.html


BTW, congrats on the 46 pounds!

 

[provoked]

I didn't have the issue with the break out and the chemical withdrawal from all the other junk in cigarettes I would say lasted about a week or so for me. For me, I don't really think I have gained weight because I still get that action of smoking and nicotine (I believe) can curve appetite as well.

 

[dragonladee]

Thanks so much for the links and the info Swedish It sounds like it can happen for months! I did see a post where someone said that using Claritin or vitamin C helped? I'm headed to walgreens tonight, I can't imagine dealing with this until winter....

I was worried about that at first too Mtv, I've seen alot of accounts here about allergies to pg that can cause skin issues but I'm vaping 100% vg so far anyway. It seems that vaping aside, the quitzits (what a name lol, though not quite strong enough for the freakish mutation happening on my chin) happen to alot of people when they quit cigarettes. Toxins coming out is a good thing I guess. I'll just have to get over it and pray that it doesn't last that long, I'm NOT going back!

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Detox can vary in length from person to person. Believe me, I've been through detox more times than I care to remember. Sometimes it was very bad and this time hasn't been so bad. I'm just now getting rid of my quit zits and I never got them before. I didn't even have zits in high school!

I've gain a bit of weight, but I doubt this is do to quitting. I actually lost about 30lbs after I started vaping, but these damned steroids have made me gain it all back again. It's so frustrating!

 

[tsbrewers]

Both my wife and i are still dealing with the pimples after about 4.5 months. mostly on the backs of our necks for some reason.

Brew

 

[LST1179]

In the ECF library there is a posting that indicates allergic reactions are more likely with VG than PG:

"VG can be synthesized and made in a similar way to PG and PEG, from other chemicals, or it can be made from vegetable sources - mainly coconut oil and palm oil. For this reason there are a very small number of people who may have an allergy to a specific brand, of the same type of allergy as that to peanuts.
Because it does not have the same bactericidal action as PG, preservatives such as sulphites may be added to it to prevent deterioration; therefore, there are questions such as: are the additives the cause of 'allergies', or indeed whether VG with additives should be used for inhalation."

The post is "pg-vg-peg".

LST

 

[swedishfish]

In the ECF library there is a posting that indicates allergic reactions are more likely with VG than PG:

"VG can be synthesized and made in a similar way to PG and PEG, from other chemicals, or it can be made from vegetable sources - mainly coconut oil and palm oil. For this reason there are a very small number of people who may have an allergy to a specific brand, of the same type of allergy as that to peanuts.
Because it does not have the same bactericidal action as PG, preservatives such as sulphites may be added to it to prevent deterioration; therefore, there are questions such as: are the additives the cause of 'allergies', or indeed whether VG with additives should be used for inhalation."

The post is "pg-vg-peg".

LST

I don't know. Maybe more common and I don't know how you'd know that for an actual fact but it's still not common. I think I read that less that 10% of people are allergic to PG. Not to say it's not an irritant to some people.

From the link I posted-

1. The Quit Zits
A common symptom of tobacco withdrawal is skin eruption, in the form of spots through to severe acne even in those who never experienced it when young. The 'quit zits' have no relation to ecigarette use.

 

[untitledblue]

Don't forget that stress can also cause breakouts. Quitting an extremely addictive habit like smoking is stressful.

As for losing weight, I've lost a ton. Why? Because I only drank when I smoked...and I drank a lot because I smoked a lot. A lot a lot. What I found very helpful was having a device [e cig] that I could stick in my mouth anytime. It keeps me from snacking - oh and with the help of really good desert e liquid flavor. Since I feel healthier after quitting smoking I've picked up a good habit of drinking lots of black and green tea. I find that tea really fills me up.

 

[dragonladee]

I've never had any allergic reactions to any other things that pg is in (soaps, detergents, etc), but the liquid I'm using now isn't pg anyway. The only thing I know that I am allergic to or that has ever caused any reaction in me whatsoever is bee or wasp stings and shellfish. I hadn't really even thought about any additives though. Checking out the pg vg peg thread now.

But-the very first liquid I tried was what came in the volt cartomizers, and I think that is pg? I didn't care for the flavors though so as soon as I got my other liquids a few days later I used those (vg) and have been since. I would think that if it were an allergy that I would have reacted to only one or the other since they were different vendors and types? I started breaking out on day 2 after quitting cigs and had switched from the pg to vg on day 4.

I'm open to any possibilities at this point, I kindof WISH it were an allergy. That would be much simpler to remedy, just switching to another liquid sounds a heck of alot better than having to wait possibly months to get this gunk out my system. I'm inclined to think it's due to some kind of detox strictly because the type of "zits" people describe on other quit smoking sites I've found (totally unrelated to vaping) sound so much like mine.

Unfortunately I've never made it more than 2 or 3 days when I've tried to quit before to have experienced this prior to vaping to know for sure. From what I gather it doesn't happen to even the same person every time they quit anyway. What a mess

 

[tybin]

well....virgin vapor is pricey but no funny additives. ecopure juice sold by cignot might also be a good choice. spirinolactone for the pcos for the zits?

 

[StormFinch]

As for the itchy skin; water, water, and more water, or whatever you can stand to drink that's non-caffeinated. Vaping is very much dehydrating and upping your fluid intake will not only help keep dry skin at bay, but flush the left over cigarette toxins out of your system faster as well.

 

[untitledblue]

My mom has eczema and one of the OTC treatments to use is an oatmeal bath. That may help with the itchy skin.

 

[Blossomer]

I have lost weight since I started vaping and my zits went away after two or three weeks.

 

[Pammers]

I've lost weight since I started vaping too. I think it's because my mail box is at the end of a long driveway and I'm constantly running out there to look for vape mail.

 

[Ralikar]

I was up to 3packs/day Marl ulights and was off them in 2 days--some oily skin. I would suspect allergies or at least check for them. No weight gain

 

[jkc]

if you have nicotine in your e-juice, that should counteract the munchies feeling.

Ive been vaping for about 3 months now and in fact i have lost a bit of weight.