Hey all, how's things? I have a bit of a strange query here...I gave up Cigarettes two and a half months ago, first with a pen type ecig, and now with a tank. I havent touched a cigarette since, after smoking 20 a day for approx 20 years.I started out on 18mg of nicotine, but two days ago, I dropped to 12 mg. The strange thing is, today my jaw is clenching all day, and it has got worse as the day has gone on!!! Has anyone else experienced this? Could it be down to dropping Nicotine levels? Or maybe vaping too much to make up for the lower levels?Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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I am not a doctor, but this seems unlikely to me. You don't mention bad cigarette cravings; anxiety can do it to you. But just switching? Seems unlikely.
I have noticed it, even just a few days ago.... For me, when I drop to a lower nic level, I seem to clinch my jaw more often throughout the day....
Vaping for two years, cigarette free for over a year, I normally vape between 6 and 10mg liquids, but I notice it when I'm on 10mg one day and then switch to a 6mg the next day....
Vaping for two years, cigarette free for over a year, I normally vape between 6 and 10mg liquids, but I notice it when I'm on 10mg one day and then switch to a 6mg the next day....
If you do a forum search the subject, jaw clenching and teeth grinding has come up over the years on here. Most contribute it overdoing the nic, which is a stimulant, or one of the many symptoms someone may experience from stopping smoking. But honestly it may not be related to either and you should consult your doctor to determine the actual cause.
Back when I was smoking, jaw clenching was part of nic withdrawal for me, but it's also a sign of too much nic.
STRESS is the culprit in my jaw clenching, I, did it smoking 3pad. I have no problem with it on the weekends or vacations, come Monday it's on. I, clench so bad at night I can't fall asleep. My dentist made me a mouth piece and it works but I can't wear it during the day. He suggested that I put the tip of my tongue between my teeth when I, realized I was clenching and it works too. Try it you'll be amazed at the difference.
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18 all the way down to 12 is a pretty big drop. If it were me I would mix mine half 18mg to half 12mg and end up with 15mg. For most of us, smaller drops in nic strength just seem to end up more comfortable. HTH
Going from a Pen type e-Cigarette to a Tank can be a Big Change.
Because Tanks (on average) are Much more Efficient in delivering Nicotine than what goes on the end of Most Pen e-Cigarettes.
I used CE2 Clearos with 18mg/ml for a Long Time. When I moved to RTA/RBA Tanks, I could tell I needed to drop the Nicotine Level in my e-Liquids. And thru some Trial and Error, I found that 9mg/ml was the Max Level for Day-2-Day vaping.
You might try Dropping you Nicotine Level again to 9mg/ml or even 6mg/ml and see if you like it Better.
I would Also suggest that you try to Drink More Water than you Usually do. That can Help.
Thanks for the suggestions, the clenching jaw seems to have cleared up today, so hard to know what it is. I think myself that I was vaping to much in too short of a time, to kinda make up for the lower nicotine...I'll see how it goes anyway, and thanks again.
I have been vaping for about 1 year now and I have changed my levels of nicotine a few times now. Everytime i go lower i have more and more problems with grinding my teeth and jaw clenching. It has gotten to the point that my teeth feel like they are starting to move. It is very odd. I think that it may have something to do with not having enough moisture in my mouth. The less nicotine i feel leads me to vape more which would lead to more vg and more drying of the mouth.. Are you having similar issues?
Hi, my problem with grinding has cleared up completely. I stick to a certain brand, at 18 mg and that seems to have stopped it. I never really had the dry mouth at all, so that was never a problem. Hopefully you get to the bottom of it, it was very annoying for me for a while there.
The brand I use is an Irish brand, Republic of Vape. Honestly, I tried a good few of the more famous brands, and found this one to be the best. Seriously cheap as well, you should look them up.
While I'm glad that your problem was resolved, it was probably more psychological than anything. If you went from 18mg to 0mg I'd suggest that sudden drop in nicotine might be the culprit, but 18 --> 12 isn't a huge leap.
Although, everyone reacts differently. If it starts acting up again maybe consider visiting a doctor? Could be symptomatic of something more serious, or not, and just stress. Either way, highly doubt it's related in any way to vaping.
Although, everyone reacts differently. If it starts acting up again maybe consider visiting a doctor? Could be symptomatic of something more serious, or not, and just stress. Either way, highly doubt it's related in any way to vaping.
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