My doc surprised me (long)
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That is so great Pion, glad you have a Doctor who listens and has an open mind. My best wishes for you!
Thank you for sharing that story with us. It was great to hear. Glad you found something that has worked so well for you, I think we can all share that feeling too. The feeling you get when you realize that e-cigs work, that you have found a way that can break the chain it's an amazing one.
Thanks for sharing! And welcome back to the world! It really is life changing isn't it? I am happier than I have ever been and my Doctor is thrilled also. She can't believe the transformation in me. I have COPD from 43 years of smoking...my lungs are clear and I am no longer on any med's!! Woohooo I love my PV! Even guilty of sleeping with it! lol
fwiw: You may also be interested in our subforum called "wrecked and bonkers" where vapers can discuss their physical and/or mental illness:
Wellness: Wrecked & Bonkers
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pion, you brought me to tears. I'm so happy for the dramatic change in your life, and for all whose lives have changed for the better. Thank you for such a wonderful read. 
Pion, thanks for sharing your story! I could relate to so much of it...
My doctor found out from my husband that I had switched to an e-cig and called me to ask a bunch of questions... she wants me to come in and do a physical now soon after the switch, so we can compare it to another one in 6 months or so - she's convinced that this is a good alternative for intractable smokers (like I was), and is very interested in having another alternative to unofficially suggest to others.
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My doctor found out from my husband that I had switched to an e-cig and called me to ask a bunch of questions... she wants me to come in and do a physical now soon after the switch, so we can compare it to another one in 6 months or so - she's convinced that this is a good alternative for intractable smokers (like I was), and is very interested in having another alternative to unofficially suggest to others.
~krash
Thanks for sharing and glad you're feeling better. Glad to hear your Dr was supportive.
What a wonderful story! I don't normally have an issue with depression but I can remember feeling exactly as you described every single time I quit smoking. I can remember not even wanting to get out of bed in the morning because I couldn't have a cigarette with my coffee! Many thanks for the reminder and best of luck to you.
I don't have time to get real lengthy, but the doc should be informed that there is hard evidence regarding the absorption rate of nicotine via e-fags is far less than flaming ones. As such, (s)he shouldn't be discussing dose since there is no objective meter as of yet. Further more, the FDA dropped the requirement by cig manufacturers regarding the nicotine content since the methodology was inconsistent. While unregulated, e-fluids are likely to be more consistent, and as such provide accurate medical data since any experiment needs the proper controls, and by removing over 4000 compounds from the equation, it should provide a more accurate picture.
It should be noted CLEARLY that withdraw systems have been observed, but more objective research is pending (Virginia and Chicago). Until that time, dose should be observed and recorded, not interfered with since this is an experiment, you're the object, and introducing observer bias is counter indicated.
It should be noted CLEARLY that withdraw systems have been observed, but more objective research is pending (Virginia and Chicago). Until that time, dose should be observed and recorded, not interfered with since this is an experiment, you're the object, and introducing observer bias is counter indicated.
I was the one who brought up dosage with my doctor. When he asked if I was having any problems e-smoking, I mentioned that I felt I was getting too much nicotine so I was going to halve the mg/ml and try that. He pursued that, trying to pin me down as to why I felt that I was getting too much. I couldn't pin it down to any specific symptom. It was just a feeling that I was getting too much nicotine. Like I was a bit more wired than usual. Also, I wanted to vape more often than I was. So dropping the dosage was my idea. I didn't get the impression he cared about the mg level of the dosage. He was more interested in my opinion of the dosage. My point in him calling it "medication" indicated, to me, that he sees nicotine the way my body sees it-a chemical it needs to function properly.
My initial juice orders were for 24 mg/ml levels because I smoked non-filtered analogs and felt I'd respond better to a higher dosage. I figured I'd get what I needed from that dosage and stop vaping for a while when I reached that level. But I found that I like the act of vaping. I enjoy the process of futzing with dripping. I enjoy the feel of a good throat hit. And I enjoy the aroma of the juice that envelopes my pv and the area around where I vape.
So I've halved my nic dose today and I'm vaping more and enjoying it more.
I see what you're saying. This is not science, yet. It's very personal and works when the vaper agrees it's working. It's like my first inhale from a pv. I didn't really feel anything physical. But I immediately knew it was working. It was a switch turning on. Now, with my favorite juice, I feel a lot more than just the nicotine switch being triggered. It's very enjoyable in itself. Much like how I loved the smell of tobacco and actually enjoyed hand rolling each and every stick I smoked for 11 years. God, there must have been tens of thousands of them.
I second what everyone else said. I got my first ecig today and I can't wait to use it. Thanks for sharing your inspirational story.
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