Newbie from Canada

[Wanderlustus]

Hi, folks. Thanks for having me. I'm 64, smoked from the age of 15, just over four years off the butts, and as many using a vape to keep me off of them, but I'd like to ween myself off over this year if possible. I absolutely cannot go back to smoking, as I'm currently on a bladder cancer watch; I'd no idea smoking was a major cause of it. Better late than never they say.

Hope to get some help in here, as it's doing a number on my throat. My voice has audibly altered as a result of this. Also I'm currently fighting my ex in court to get back my inheritance, and have zip for income unless something happens soon, I'll be homeless as well. Golden years, my .....

Best to you all.

 

[Storm52]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Wanderlustus]

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks. Might you point me in the right direction to get some relief from my throat issues? I'm sure I'm using my pods in my Sonder too long, and I've been told but some going without PG altogether can help as well. I only use flavourless and very low nic juice. Cheers.

 

[somdcomputerguy]

Welcome to ECF, Wanderlustus. I'm sure you will get much positive feedback PG alternatives and there are quite a few folks here that have reduced their nic intake to 0, and some that have even stopped vaping altogether.

 

[Wanderlustus]

Thanks, SDCG.

 

[Storm52]

Drink plenty of water, as vaping dries the mucous membranes in the mouth. You did not mention what you are currently using and the pg/vg ratio in your juice. Many are allergic to PG and some may be more sensitive to VG.

 

[Wanderlustus]

Drink plenty of water, as vaping dries the mucous membranes in the mouth. You did not mention what you are currently using and the pg/vg ratio in your juice. Many are allergic to PG and some may be more sensitive to VG.

I actually do drink lots of water, Storm, and yes, I did forget that bit;
Tru Unflavoured 50/50 - Vapen Juice, 3 mg/mL, but that's the only info the site gives.

 

[Storm52]

Are you using a refillable pod or disposable?

 

[Wanderlustus]

Sorry, Geekvape Q Replacement Pod Cartridge 3 Pack 0.8ohm.

Edit: It's a refillable. What really irritates me about it is they don't even have instructions about how many times one should refill/use these pods. It's likely I've overused them without realizing it.

 

[LuckyBlackCat]

Is your juice vaporizing fully? If not, the drops of juice are hot enough to scald your throat. Usually I hear of this when people flood their tank but try to "power through it" instead of purging. Or sometimes its when people use the wrong coil for their preferred vaping style. Just a thought.

 

[Wanderlustus]

Is your juice vaporizing fully? If not, the drops of juice are hot enough to scald your throat. Usually I hear of this when people flood their tank but try to "power through it" instead of purging. Or sometimes its when people use the wrong coil for their preferred vaping style. Just a thought.

Honestly, I don't know enough about vaping to answer that question.