I went to the doctor today
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Yes... More and ore Doctors see e-Cigarettes as a Viable Alternative to Smoking.
PLOS ONE: Physicians
PLOS ONE: Physicians
It's good to see a good story to balance out the ones about a doctor that says vaping will cause you to burst into flames.
Last time I went to the doctor and I told her I switched from analogs to vaping she told me I should quit smoking. Sigh. Not sure what she has me listed as in the system. She said she is hesitant about ecigs, from a health perspective, since she has read both positive and negative things about them when it comes to health, so the jury is still out for her.
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My Primary Care Physician, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist are all trilled that I stopped smoking and started vaping.
I have mentioned it before, but my local B&M is owned by a Doctor!
I have mentioned it before, but my local B&M is owned by a Doctor!
He asked me if I smoke. I said I use ecigs. He listed me as a non-smoker! Woo hoo
That's awesome
6 months ago my doctor of 22 years told be e-cigs were the same as smoking. I tried to educate him to no avail. He couldn't give me anything to back up his conclusion so I simply shook my head, walked out and now have a new physician.
A lot of doctors now are wising up to the possibilities. my GI actually recommended them to me and I really wish I hadn't waited so long to take his advice. However when most doctors ask if I smoke my responce is usually "no, but I am on NRT's".
I went to the doctor for the first time in years (decades?) this past Tuesday. During the check up, she said, "You've never been a smoker have you?" I informed her that actually yes, I had smoked for over 20 years and 4 months ago I switched to vaping. She fist pumped. She. Literally. Fist. Pumped.
Feels great, doesn't it? I don't always see the same doctor at my clinic, but the last time I told the doc I quit cigarettes for e-cigs and he changed my status for non-smoker. Doctors are sometimes ahead of the "official" view on things.
I just have to share this part:
I was in because of some lower abdomen / upper thigh pain and my coworkers scared me into believing it was a hernia. I already have an umbilical hernia, so I thought there was a small chance they could be right, although it did feel different. While examining me, at one point, the doc bent my leg in a way and I went "OOW!" He said "oh, so that's what is hurting" in a joking tone. I was laughing so hard I bet everyone in the waiting room heard me. Turns out it was just my hamstring that needed a little stretching and he showed me how. I didn't really need it after he stretched my leg, though. Best doctor I've ever seen in my book. Next time I see him, I'll ask if he has some room to become my family doctor.
I just have to share this part:
I was in because of some lower abdomen / upper thigh pain and my coworkers scared me into believing it was a hernia. I already have an umbilical hernia, so I thought there was a small chance they could be right, although it did feel different. While examining me, at one point, the doc bent my leg in a way and I went "OOW!" He said "oh, so that's what is hurting" in a joking tone. I was laughing so hard I bet everyone in the waiting room heard me. Turns out it was just my hamstring that needed a little stretching and he showed me how. I didn't really need it after he stretched my leg, though. Best doctor I've ever seen in my book. Next time I see him, I'll ask if he has some room to become my family doctor.
You gotta love a great Doc!
I got a high five from my Doc the last time I went in.
I am in the first stages of COPD. I am hoping this will change now!
I got a high five from my Doc the last time I went in.
I am in the first stages of COPD. I am hoping this will change now!
When I went to the doc for Chantix about a year ago they said my blood pressure was too high to prescribe it to me. I had been vaping and using analogs before I completely stopped the coffin nails that day. About 6 months after that I had to have a complete physical for work. When they checked my blood pressure the nurse said nothing to me about it which usually it was something like "that's a little high" or "you might want to keep a eye on it". I asked her what it was and she said 120/80. I'm sure vaping helped me get it down to normal. Just thought I'd share
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I also was in the 1st stage of COPD 5yrs ago. Been vaping for almost 5 yrs now. You can't change what has happened before vaping, but every time I go to the doc he says "still not smoking?" and I say yes why, your lungs are crystal clear is wonderful to hear
He encourages my vaping as well - Status
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