Vaping = Dehydration?

[Aheadatime]

LOLLL as long as you're eating healthy you know your body best. Not a Dr. but completed my degree in Kinesiology/ Sport Med. Never used it and only went to University to please my parents- eldest son from a farming family so it was a very big deal for them. Still really enjoy researching Medicine though.

Wow lol that's still pretty impressive. I'm just a dude with a laptop Anything I learn/apply to my life I just look up and try my best to find forums/personal experience (how I found ECF ) and compare it to 'studies' and the like (1-way conversations). Your degree trumps my laptop addiction

 

[Cool_Breeze]

When I took up vaping some two years ago, I experienced serious dry skin. My forehead and especially my ears were scaling. After trying various ointments, I decided to give up caffeinated coffee, other than a cup in the morning. The dry skin was much relived but continues at a more moderate level. Sometimes the inner portion of my ears itch beyond relief. At age 64, urinary frequency and urgency have become a concern for me. While I'd like to drink more water, it does bring up more issues. As well, since taking up vaping, I have been slightly anemic. This may be from stopping smoking rather than vaping itself. ...any suggestions?

 

[Aheadatime]

When I took up vaping some two years ago, I experienced serious dry skin. My forehead and especially my ears were scaling. After trying various ointments, I decided to give up caffeinated coffee, other than a cup in the morning. The dry skin was much relived but continues at a more moderate level. Sometimes the inner portion of my ears itch beyond relief. At age 64, urinary frequency and urgency have become a concern for me. While I'd like to drink more water, it does bring up more issues. As well, since taking up vaping, I have been slightly anemic. This may be from stopping smoking rather than vaping itself. ...any suggestions?

From what I understand, remedying more severe cases of dehydration can take days or weeks. I haven't experienced this, but most say to really drink a ton of water for a few days, as your body needs to go from "scarce" mode back into "abundant" mode, which takes time. I'd say to always have a water bottle by your side 24/7 and sip in between vapes. Remember to sip water all the time too, not just when you're thirsty.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Wow lol that's still pretty impressive. I'm just a dude with a laptop Anything I learn/apply to my life I just look up and try my best to find forums/personal experience (how I found ECF ) and compare it to 'studies' and the like (1-way conversations). Your degree trumps my laptop addiction

LOLLL and after completing my degree I went back into construction because I LOVED it. Truth be told I was very active in sports when I was younger and figured that was something that would interest me but I found nothing beats a hammer and nail

 

[hvac999]

I keep a 1 liter sports bottle of water and fill it 3-4 times a day. Hydrating is a MUST when vaping.

 

[stacee jaxx]

Hey man !...

I hear this a lot but i am never more dehydrated than normal. Vaping don't make me thirsty.

 

[Xenile]

I do get somewhat dehydrated as well. The body needs hydrated even when you're not vaping. Now I drink more water which I don't do often ( I even forget drinking water after eating ) before. Water is good for the body and the occasional beer as well

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

When I took up vaping some two years ago, I experienced serious dry skin. My forehead and especially my ears were scaling. After trying various ointments, I decided to give up caffeinated coffee, other than a cup in the morning. The dry skin was much relived but continues at a more moderate level. Sometimes the inner portion of my ears itch beyond relief. At age 64, urinary frequency and urgency have become a concern for me. While I'd like to drink more water, it does bring up more issues. As well, since taking up vaping, I have been slightly anemic. This may be from stopping smoking rather than vaping itself. ...any suggestions?

I'm 60 yrs young and after my Mom was diagnosed with Dementia I began in earnest researching alternative treatments rather than the traditional treatments. I ran across Vitamin B12 and was astounded. Against my Mom's Dr. BUT with my Mom in agreement I took her for some B12 injections- the diff was nite and day albeit only a temporary solution.
After further research I discovered many facts:
here in N. America the standard ppo (acceptable level of B12) for B12 in the body is 220. In Asia the standard is 550 ppo- The minute anyone in Asia falls below 550 they are immediately given B12- either injection or sublingual. I found it astonishing that Asia has the lowest rate of Dementia associated disease in the industrialized world....coincidence?
As we age many of us, but not all, suffer a degradation of an enzyme in the digestive tract that breaks down B12 from foods we eat thus leading to B12 deficiency.
B12 is very important in the production of red blood cells- red cells contain coagulants- notice many of the elderly have bruises and bleed very easily.
B12 is also important in the manufacture of the sheathing that covers and insulates the nerves in the brain- Drs believe this degradation of the sheathing leads to further issues in regards to dementia .

As far as anemia before I began taking B12 I had itchy sores on my legs and bled very easily. I later found out anemia runs in my family. Since taking the B12 no mores sores and I don't bleed easily.
2 yrs ago I went to the hospital for a sinus op. Operated on Fri noon and by Sat nite no more bleeding- When I went for the followup the Surgeon was surprised at the rate of healing. I mentioned that my wife and I were taking sublingual B12. He told me the medical circle are now looking at B12 as the "miracle vitamin". I now have more energy and feel great. As always consult your Dr. All I can say is I researched B12 for months because of the circumstances.

here's a reputable link listing possible causes of anemia:
Anemia - PubMed Health

 

[BlueSnake]

My mouth is dry no mater what kind of juice I use. And this vape, sip, vape sip, vape sip is for the birds. LOL

If you think it's for the birds you've got a lot to learn. Vaping absolutely removes moisture from your body. The only way to vape and avoid possible dehydration is to keep replacing the liquids your body loses while vaping. Vaping and sipping or drinking fluids goes hand in hand.

 

[ShayBabe15]

Ita amicus. It does in a sense.
But, have no fear. If you drink water on a daily basis like you should be doing already..You should be fine. Maybe drink extra just to feel better. Some people complain about a dry throat, again, water. Drink some before you go to bed as well.
Just listen to what the guy with the squirrel picture said. He knows what he's talking about.

 

[Roxstar]

I just started vaping a few weeks ago and the first thing I noticed was my mouth getting raw, upped my water intake and it went away. My skin got so dry I was itching bad, but I can't say that it wasn't from living in a cold, dry area. I didn't really listen at first when everyone was saying drink plenty of water, I hate water. I tried just drinking lots of juice and Gatorade but that just ruined all the taste of my juices! So now, I drink about 5 bottles of water a day. I would just say do what feels right for your body. If your mouth is dry, drink some water.

 

[Cool_Breeze]

I'm 60 yrs young and after my Mom was diagnosed with Dementia I began in earnest researching alternative treatments rather than the traditional treatments. I ran across Vitamin B12 and was astounded. Against my Mom's Dr. BUT with my Mom in agreement I took her for some B12 injections- the diff was nite and day albeit only a temporary solution.
After further research I discovered many facts:
here in N. America the standard ppo (acceptable level of B12) for B12 in the body is 220. In Asia the standard is 550 ppo- The minute anyone in Asia falls below 550 they are immediately given B12- either injection or sublingual. I found it astonishing that Asia has the lowest rate of Dementia associated disease in the industrialized world....coincidence?
As we age many of us, but not all, suffer a degradation of an enzyme in the digestive tract that breaks down B12 from foods we eat thus leading to B12 deficiency.
B12 is very important in the production of red blood cells- red cells contain coagulants- notice many of the elderly have bruises and bleed very easily.
B12 is also important in the manufacture of the sheathing that covers and insulates the nerves in the brain- Drs believe this degradation of the sheathing leads to further issues in regards to dementia .

As far as anemia before I began taking B12 I had itchy sores on my legs and bled very easily. I later found out anemia runs in my family. Since taking the B12 no mores sores and I don't bleed easily.
2 yrs ago I went to the hospital for a sinus op. Operated on Fri noon and by Sat nite no more bleeding- When I went for the followup the Surgeon was surprised at the rate of healing. I mentioned that my wife and I were taking sublingual B12. He told me the medical circle are now looking at B12 as the "miracle vitamin". I now have more energy and feel great. As always consult your Dr. All I can say is I researched B12 for months because of the circumstances.

here's a reputable link listing possible causes of anemia:
Anemia - PubMed Health

Thank you for your comments regarding vitamin B-12. My blood tests of about 4 months ago indicate...
Vitamin B-12, 590 in a normal range of 211 - 946
Folic Acid, >20 in a normal range of 4.6 - 34.8
However, my reticulocyte count remains 0.1 low, ~10% below the low figure for normal range.
I'm due for another testing next month.

I understand there are about 400 types and/or causes of anemia.

My thirst seems okay and I haven't been experiencing dry mouth.

Do you know of a relationship between anemia and dehydration?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Do you know of a relationship between anemia and dehydration?

When dehydration occurs the body adjusts and "steals" moisture from less important organs/ functions. Brain is at the top of the food chain. I don't know the answer to your question but I would imagine red cell production would be affected.

 

[Krimson]

Hi there
This was very insiteful I have to say. I had been wondering if there was a conection to my headaches and the switch over. I did start drinking more water and liquids in general with the switch but I do have to say that I can tell when I have not drank enough water to vaping quanity per day.
Thanks again guys this was a great disscution to start.
R.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi there
This was very insiteful I have to say. I had been wondering if there was a conection to my headaches and the switch over. I did start drinking more water and liquids in general with the switch but I do have to say that I can tell when I have not drank enough water to vaping quanity per day.
Thanks again guys this was a great disscution to start.
R.

There are alkaloids in analogs that aren't present in EJuice so there may be some withdrawal in the first 2 weeks. "Sometimes" headaches indicate nic od but nothing to be concerned about unless it continues...nasty things those cigarettes.
They did a study and found Lab rats, when given nicotine, weren't self medicating. Once they were given additional alkaloids found in cigarettes they may a beeline for the stuff and began self medicating.

 

[Cool_Breeze]

When dehydration occurs the body adjusts and "steals" moisture from less important organs/ functions. Brain is at the top of the food chain. I don't know the answer to your question but I would imagine red cell production would be affected.

...not intending to derail the topic of the thread, but perhaps it is all interrelated.

Smokers tend to produce more red blood cells than non-smokers. Those cells are put to work transporting carbon monoxide. A person might be anemic, but it can be masked by an 'apparent' sufficiency of red blood cells. Stopping smoking can decrease this production due to the lack of need for them per CO, and thus leave a person in an anemic state...or so it seems. Connection to dehydration...unclear for me at this time.

 

[Aheadatime]

LOLLL and after completing my degree I went back into construction because I LOVED it. Truth be told I was very active in sports when I was younger and figured that was something that would interest me but I found nothing beats a hammer and nail

Loving what you do trumps the money involved, that much is for sure. Glad you found something you can do every day and not slowly kill yourself Im still young and searching, but right now it feels like making music is that thing. I even started putting together a little piece as a tribute to the ECF community for being so awesome, but its not ready yet. This new hobby of mine is too addicting

 

[bvguitars]

I am drinking a ton of water, I see it as a another healthy vape effect.

 

[Ryan1888]

Think I should be drinking more water but dont get dehydrated - Ill take that as a good sign.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Thank you for your comments regarding vitamin B-12. My blood tests of about 4 months ago indicate...
Vitamin B-12, 590 in a normal range of 211 - 946
Folic Acid, >20 in a normal range of 4.6 - 34.8
However, my reticulocyte count remains 0.1 low, ~10% below the low figure for normal range.
I'm due for another testing next month.

I understand there are about 400 types and/or causes of anemia.

My thirst seems okay and I haven't been experiencing dry mouth.

Do you know of a relationship between anemia and dehydration?

They are finding some tests to be inaccurate:
BCLocalNews.com - The benefit of B12 injections