Vaping and disabilities
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Sadly his stroke was over thirty years ago. He has gotten back all of the mobility in it that he will. I am sure that he could use a more difficult device, but why back it anymore work then it needs to be? He does use his hand when he can, I just would like him to enjoy vaping as to increase his chances of success. Happy vaping
I like your thinking, Nikinic. You're a good person.
What about something easy to fill and maintain like a Stardust? Or one of the Stone tanks on an Ego?
The stone's are really easy to unscrew (all he's need to do is brace it on something), they hold a lot of liquid and the egos are cheap batteries that can be replaced if he needs to.
I Haven't used a Stardust yet, but I'd imagine they are as easy to use.
Good luck to him though - I am sure you'll find a way to help him out
The stone's are really easy to unscrew (all he's need to do is brace it on something), they hold a lot of liquid and the egos are cheap batteries that can be replaced if he needs to.
I Haven't used a Stardust yet, but I'd imagine they are as easy to use.
Good luck to him though - I am sure you'll find a way to help him out
What about something easy to fill and maintain like a Stardust? Or one of the Stone tanks on an Ego?
The stone's are really easy to unscrew (all he's need to do is brace it on something), they hold a lot of liquid and the egos are cheap batteries that can be replaced if he needs to.
I Haven't used a Stardust yet, but I'd imagine they are as easy to use.
Good luck to him though - I am sure you'll find a way to help him out
I havent tried a stone yet but I do use a stardust. They are not difficult to fill but it is a small area to try and keep the bottle tip in. I guess a syringe could be used to make it more accurate though. I love my stardust but if I am vaping heavy I have to refill it a lot.
Keep the ideas coming! You guys are amazing
I think I might be more addicted to ECF then I was to analogsThanks Bluesman I try
I love him and he is my bestfriend, I just want this to work for him and be something that he does not have to work extra hard at. I think he deserves that.
So a friend of mine is very interested in vaping. He was asking me for suggestions on different pv's and because I myself am so new I have directed him here. He has has a stroke and has very limited use of his right hand. My question is what would be a good pv that he could maintain with one hand? I know for me there are times that I feel like I need an extra hand while dealing with tanks and juices and taking care of everything. Anyone else out there have experience vaping with only the use of one hand? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks in advance
I have a mostly paralysed left hand. I can vape perfectly well if I'm using an automatic. Often someone with a disability can use the non-working hand to prop up, poke, or assist a working hand. I can fill cartomisers and even dual coil tanks. But what I CANNOT do if I have to use my non-working hand is push the button on a manual. You can get automatics on larger batteries which give a better vape than the small cigarette size devices. If I was forced to use my non working hand I would use one of those and simply buy filled carts. I haven't read all your replies yet...someone may say something more intelligent than this!
Best wishes to your friend...I hope he can sort out a nice device for himself.
Greetings all, I am Nikinic's friend. Just to let you know a little about my situation, I am 50 and had my stroke when I was 16. It pretty much fried the use of my right side. I use my left hand as well as most people use their good hand but the right is not much good for anything. I am a total noob to the vaping thing but very interested in learning more and getting started without shelling out a lot of bucks on stuff I can't use.
Thanks for the posts already. Hopefully soon I will learn enough to know what you are talking about.
Thanks for the posts already. Hopefully soon I will learn enough to know what you are talking about.
Glad to see you are finally here. Anything you do not understand just ask. Many of us can answer questions and there is always someone somewhere that can answer Keep on reading and I hope you find something to use soon.
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About 2 minutes north of you (Ogden)
(well 20 minutes north if you use Riverdale Rd)
Sweet, it is nice to know there are fellow vapors in these parts beside my family lol
Welcome to ECF! I'm new here myself and am disabled as well. For now my hands are working but they're thinking I may have RA and I have cubital tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel but the outside of the hand) and will soon be receiving a larger unit from someone and can't wait.
My major issue is the size of the button on manuals. I won't ever give up using them, but I know that the larger button on the new unit will be much easier for me to press. If I had only one little piece of advice...that'd be it...find a button that you feel comfy pressing and maybe some people here can give some feedback on which ones are more clicky vs squishy to press (very technical terms as you can see!)
My main issues are range of motion due to 2 herniations in my spine (T7/T8 and L1/L2) and I have spina bifida occulta. This means I can't lean down and grab things quickly if they're dropped (ie a cig) and have had a few scares. My fiance is a huge help now and he will grab stuff if I need it and he doesn't get grumpy (at least mostly, lol). I guess that I get that it's more than hand motion involved and that those of us with disabilities (as others have stated) have discovered what our personal limits are and now need to figure out what we can use comfortably.
I do highly recommend vaping! I haven't smoked in 7 weeks and 3 days now and I've never felt better! I also like that if you have a particular flavor or scent or whatever that you've enjoyed (even cigar and pipe tobacco clones) you'll find it! I did menthol at first only because that's what I smoked. I've recently gotten my taste buds back and have found some amazing e-juices that make me drool just smelling them (like malty toffee from Backwoods Brew - I know, I know everyone - I may shut up about them soon but I'm still in love!). I also love that if you can't find what you like - you can make your own. I've only mixed the few flavors I have so far to play around, but some people have come up with amazing recipes and there are TONS here on ECF.
Basically - you'll be able to find a unit and flavors you like and before you know it however long you've smoked (in my case 23 years) you're no longer dropping ashes on yourself, your furniture or your carpet
Best wishes!
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You do know that one of the best vendors around is only a half block off Riverdale RD (36th st) I hope.
A friend of mine has very bad nerve damage and it causes him to shake pretty violently in his hands, fingers and arms. He isn't a full time vaper yet, but he can't use my ego. It falls out of his hands constantly because it doesn't have anything for his hand to rest on. I suggest a mod designed with an I like shape instead of an l like shape. My Saber Touch, for instance, has the end caps pronounced which gives him something a little extra to hold onto.
How much this relates to only one hand, I don't know, but that's about all the help or advice I could offer related to this issue =/
How much this relates to only one hand, I don't know, but that's about all the help or advice I could offer related to this issue =/
But of course
This past week I have handed out easliy 20 business cards just at my work for electronicstix. I love those guys and that is where I went to get started. Making a stop there today on the way home as a matter of fact. It is a double edge sword, it is great that they are close, but makes it so much easier for me to spend money lol.
DietSalem - I have the shaking problem as well. When it is not very bad I use and eGo, but if I find myself dropping it I tend to use a standard (or XL) 510. The reason they work for me with the tremors is that I can hold them in my mouth (using a whistle tip) without breaking a tooth or damaging my lip.
You might take a look at a bottom feeder. Since you don't know if he'll like vaping or not, this is an inexpensive way for him to try them out. The mods are plastic but well constructed. I had one for a long time and it took a bunch of abuse. It finally died but was my fault, fell in the bathtub.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...2-old-goat-3-7-bottomfeeder-sale-25-00-a.html
I don't know if the price is still the same or not but they aren't the price of a Reo. PM the man if interested but give him a little bit to get back to you.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...2-old-goat-3-7-bottomfeeder-sale-25-00-a.html
I don't know if the price is still the same or not but they aren't the price of a Reo. PM the man if interested but give him a little bit to get back to you.
hi all,
i just wanted to add a few accessory suggestions. goosenecks can be handy for people with various mobility issues. if you use a manual or power chair/scooter/rollator, a bit of foam and knife can turn your standard cup holder into a custom ecig holder.
grabbers are also useful if you tend to drop stuff, especially the ones with a little magnet at the tip. fold up models fit into packs/larger purses, and the easier to find non-fold up types can be attached to some cane holders/flag holders/other common wheelchair accessories.
last thing i can think of atm is from good grips (by oxo). they sell soft, ergonomic cutlery and kitchen tools. there's one item in which you can place the hand half of a knife, fork or spoon, making cutlery easier to handle. some ecigs fit in the opening perfectly. just be sure not to block any of your cig's ventilation holes or similar.
happy wednesday
i just wanted to add a few accessory suggestions. goosenecks can be handy for people with various mobility issues. if you use a manual or power chair/scooter/rollator, a bit of foam and knife can turn your standard cup holder into a custom ecig holder.
grabbers are also useful if you tend to drop stuff, especially the ones with a little magnet at the tip. fold up models fit into packs/larger purses, and the easier to find non-fold up types can be attached to some cane holders/flag holders/other common wheelchair accessories.
last thing i can think of atm is from good grips (by oxo). they sell soft, ergonomic cutlery and kitchen tools. there's one item in which you can place the hand half of a knife, fork or spoon, making cutlery easier to handle. some ecigs fit in the opening perfectly. just be sure not to block any of your cig's ventilation holes or similar.
happy wednesday
hi,
you could check out the OK forum:
Okie Vapers
maybe there will be a meet or vendor or someone who can help in person
you could check out the OK forum:
Okie Vapers
maybe there will be a meet or vendor or someone who can help in person
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