PG sensitivity... need help

[mare ze dotes]

Along with what most posters have said. If you are testing for allergies. You have to do it one component at a time. And wait it out. It is hard and no fun. I would say at least a week doing with/without.( I am not a Dr. just my experience) Simular I did this with my PG levels. I have also found that there are some flavours that do me wrong.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to General e-liquid Discussion

 

[SouthernBliss]

I get hives on the back of my neck if I go too high on the cinnamon content in a juice or if my pg content is too high so I know that itchy feeling. On the other hand it could be more related to quiting smoking and the detox causing it. Heck, I've recently read that quiting smoking can throw the thyroid for a loop as well so it can be very hard to narrow down if it is an allergy/sensitivity, detox or something else all together.

 

[justagirl]

And I am back. So, I cut my juice to a 50/50 blend and the hives are leaving. In-fact they are almost gone.. I am so glad. I am experiencing headaches that I can only assume are from the increased VG. Thats ok though. They are not blindingly horrid and I am sure I will get used to the VG and they will go away. Also, I am glad that as of now I can still tolerate the PG just not such a high level.

Did the bandaid test and arm swelled up in the area where I had put the PG. So, there ya go.

Thank you all for the help.

 

[Tiffany Smeggin Peak]

glad to hear that this is mostly resolved.
If you ever need any 100% VG juice, try the PIF area of the forum.
There are a few people where 100% VG juice doesn't work well with them, it gives me crazy acne...

 

[justagirl]

Thanks Tiffany... my current theory is that I need to limit.. not stop the PG. 50/50 seems ok so far. I really hope it stays that way.

 

[jerzi]

The skin test usually does work, good to hear.

 

[justagirl]

Jerzi-
Yep. Put it on a band-aid. Went to bed... next morning ... there it was....all red and raised up. BTW thanks for the idea and all your help. I am just REALLY glad I didn't need to stop vaping.... that rash was getting pretty ugly...lol.
JAG

 

[justagirl]

Well, here is what I have learned through lots of wasted liquid. 100% VG makes me feel like crap. High PG makes me get a rash. So, last night I mixed up a ratio of what I believe to be around 60/40. So far today no issues. However, we will see.

This e-cig has now become a real pain in the ...... but still worth it. Yesterday I leaked liquid all over my leather purse..... because I had tried using distilled water and used to much (liquid down the drain). The day before was high VG day and I felt like I was going to pass out.... then went home and slept for two hours. As you all know prior to that I broke out in terrible hives. Uuugghh....

Oh well, trying out the 60/40 blend. Will see if that makes my hair fall out or what...

 

[jerzi]

Yeah, it can be rough getting used to them especially if you have a sensitivity. Sorry about your troubles, but I'm sure you'll find a balance that is acceptable. When vaping DIY 100% VG, I would get headaches and my stomach could also get really upset.