Killer Throat... too much nicotine?

[brunette]

Hi all - on day three of e-smoking now and its not going too badly.... still not overly impressed with the taste but i'm working on it and am due some e-liquids any day now which I am looking forward to trying!

One problem... my throat is absolutely killing me after about 3 drags... I presume this is the "hit" everyone is referring to, but i'm not really keen on that. I'm using the 18mg carts at the moment. Do you think this could be the nicotine levels? Could I water them down?

Any ideas welcome as its difficult to get an acceptable smoke when it really hurts your throat!!

 

[Rorschach]

Hi Brunette.

How much did you smoke normally per day?

 

[karenwest1961]

You could try to get a box of lower nic carts to try to see if it may be that. Otherwise, it may be the PG. Try maybe a box of mediums and see if it's any better.

 

[Rorschach]

There isn't really any option with going non-PG besides with VG from JC or homebrew right?

 

[brunette]

I normally smoke 10 to 15 hand rolled golden virginia cigarettes a day, although they are quite thin! They do not hurt my throat at all tho.

I have ordered some 11mg eliquid and also some 18mg... not sure if they both have pg in or not though..

 

[Rorschach]

From what I understand, nearly all commercial liquid besides JC vegetable glycerine has PG in it. (feel free to correct me anyone)

Hmm very strange hand rolled always gave me a bigger throat hit than normal marlboro lights.

See if the liquid helps (the 11mg) and if not then it's probably the PG.

What device are you using?

 

[Kate]

It could also be to do with flavourings, try different flavours.

One thing I find is that some atomisers burn very hot and the vapour can be harsh on the throat. Try drawing slowly and gently from your ecig and see if the vapour is less burned.

You might have received some low and zero nicotine cartridges with your ecig if you bought a kit. Give them a try too.

 

[brunette]

Thanks for the help Rorschach, i'm using the dse 901 at the moment, but have just ordered a super mini for "public" e-smoking! lol

I guess roll ups would be harsher than lights, although I don't really smoke straights, they just taste like chemicals to me!

I'll maybe try a JC sample pack if the reduced nicotine doesn't help!

*crosses fingers that its not the pg

 

[CaSHMeRe]

(feel free to correct me anyone)

damnnn ... was really hoping to correct you ... LOL ... ... You're right. JC or Homebrew is the only way to get liquid that doesn't have concentrated amounts of PG.

Brunette (sounds odd ... makes me think of calling a blonde "Hey Blonde!") ... lol ...

Anways ... Do you have a soar throat only after a few puffs, or do you have a soar throat continuously?

Also, you may want to invest in some pure VG (Veggie Glycerin) and dose down the PG Liquid yourself. For instance, if you smoke low nicotine cartridges, get some High Nicotine liquid, and cut it by 1/3 - 1/2. Mix with pure VG and the concentration of PG goes from the standard 80-90%, down to about 40-45% ... Plus you get the nice elements that come along with VG which is the moisture it brings. Doesn't dry out your throat as much, etc...

 

[brunette]

Thanks Kate - i've got a cherry cart in at the mo which is much better than the originals - i'm avoiding the originals as they make me feel sick as a dog! lol Maybe i'll have to put the zero nic one in tho and see how it feels.

*goes to grab e-cig and try "slow draw"

 

[Rorschach]

Great idea with the cutting Cash!

I might do that myself as my throat is getting kind of dry.

 

[Kate]

Lol, there are a few different things it could be, just try out what you can until you find a solution.

When I first started esmoking I couldn't stand the taste and it really irritated my throat too. I ended up making diy juice with dilute ready made juice or squeezed cartridges and it's turned out pretty well. I get some great flavours, it's never boring.

 

[Ryle]

I wonder if it's sort of like when i first started e-smoking there was this really annoying perpetual itch in the back of my throat. Then I ordered a JC sample pack and that didn't make my throat itch though I was a bit disappointed in the lack of "kick" as everyone calls it. Now I have more cartridges from Phil (same yummy strawberry ones as before) and they don't bother my throat now. Maybe it just took some getting used to? If it is the kick that's bothering you I've gotta say that JC liquid is great for that, almost like smoking flavored air for you for me lol

 

[brunette]

thanks Cash - good plan! I can add that to my "try" list once my liquids turn up.

I saw your post re: flavourings kate - good idea, in fact I did have some in my cupboard which I had a quick play with the other day, but didn't turn out so well as all I could taste was those god awful original carts - yuk!! I'm sticking with the flavoured ones until my liquid turns up!

 

[brunette]

Thanks Ryle - i've heard a few people say that the JC is really smooth, that might be an option as well, especially if there is no pg in it as well.

Lucky for me e-cigs.co.uk didn't have it in stock yet or i'd be giving my bank balance another battering before the last lot has even turned up!!

 

[Kate]

Brunette, could you let us know if you find a solution to your problem? I think it might be a common thing and it will be useful for others for future reference to know what the most likely causes are. Cheers.

 

[Ruby]

Hi Brunette, glad to see you are still persevering despite the sore throat.

I'm using 36mg Wicked Juice almost exclusively because the carts I got with my 901 don't do it for me - even topped up. It is potent stuff, I was fine yesterday with it but today it just has too much bite -lol (never thought I would bemoan the fact!). Quite weird that I want to move down in strength already...but a good thing too!
I used Kates link to e-bay to order the glycerine (ta for that Kate - what would we do with out you gal, you are a powerhouse of useful info) - I'm going to cut the wicked juice with that 60-40 to start with & adjust until I'm happy.

What I am tryyyying to say in my own convoluted fashion, is that I would expect a sore throat from the wicked juice but oddly despite it's bite ...my throat feels fine. It does make me thirsty but so far no sore throat. Perhaps if you got a low mg one then cut it with VG, it would work for you. Just a further suggestion.

I went out the whole of today - and coped fine with the 901 - but I had to take 3 batteries with me & when I got home they were all flat! (not just my doing people were curious so I set up a spare for public use lol!).

Also thinking super mini now - but do you know if it has as much vapour as the 901... not important for some folks but I need vapour - lot's of it!

Hope your throat gets sorted soon.

PS. I keep thinking I need to burn my credit cards! Soon!!!

 

[leaford]

Ryle is right, it takes a few days to get used to.

Brunette, if you've only been e-smoking for 3 days, give it a few more and see if the feeling goes away. It should. E-smoke is different on the throat, and everyone goes through an adjustment period at first.

 

[brunette]

Hello All You are right Leaford, doesn't seem quite as bad today but that is after being a little more "gentle" with my drags as suggested by Kate (Ta!!).

I think buying the veg glycerin is a good plan and might have to thin out my e-liquids as well (if they ever arrive!!).

I've ordered a super mini Ruby, when it arrives i'll give you the low down on the vapour!!

I will keep you updated on the throat issues as it may be that it will dissappear as I adjust as leaford suggested!

Thanks all

 

[ted26]

Its always been the same for me with irritated throat thing, the longer i go between smoking the worse it is when i restart!

If i continue to vape then i get no problem but if i stop for say 2 hrs i get a right old throat hit.

But i like it so sometimes wait 3 hours