Very strange feelings

[BananaCreamPie]

Anyone who can help me out I would appreciate it.
I'm going on 2 months since stopping smoking and starting vaping. To this point the vaping has been quite continuous and enjoyable. Although I have had a few bouts in the last 2 months with some dry and sore throat experiences, last night got kind of scary. I noticed that suddenly my throat became very sore. It was occuring on just one side and started to get so intense it also felt as though my glands up by my upper left jaw were swelling. Almost as though i was oozing saliva from my gums. I immediatly changed out my atty to a new/clean one but it didnt seem to make a difference. It was almost as though my jaws were reacting as though I had eaten something super-extremely sweet and rich. Then the pleasant vaping taste was gone. It all just seemed to turn bland and un-enjoyable. I actually started to think about lighting up a cigarette at this point but haven't and really don't want to. I've been doing so well. Also when I laid down to sleep I had this very unusual chemicle-like/juice smell I couldn't seem to get rid of. Not sure if it was my nose or mouth breathing or maybe on my hands. It was like I suddenly couldn't "taste" anymore. Anyone out there have any similar experiences or a clue as to what the heck is going on with me and this horrible sore throat and jaw pain?
Thanks
BCP

Well thanks for all the humor. Maybe thats what I needed.

 

[KeysBum]

Did you EVER get sick before you started vaping?

 

[KeysBum]

I think you have a sore throat.

 

[BananaCreamPie]

A sore throat is generally in the throat area when a person swallows. This is occuring more towards my temple/jaw areas. Like a slight pressure on my temples/ upper jaws. Since this morning I have chewed gum, drank more water and hot tea and it isn't as bad but is still there and I have vaped much less than normal as well.

 

[ChinMullet]

hmmm...I suggest that you get your affairs in order.

 

[KeysBum]

A sore throat is generally in the throat area when a person swallows. This is occuring more towards my temple/jaw areas. Like a slight pressure on my temples/ upper jaws. Since this morning I have chewed gum, drank more water and hot tea and it isn't as bad but is still there and I have vaped much less than normal as well.

You're sick. Go see a doctor. Don't blame the vape, cuz that's not it.

 

[BananaCreamPie]

Not too often. And I know what it feels like to be sick as in "catching something from someone else" kind of sick. This was a very new and distinctive feeling of pain.

 

[BananaCreamPie]

Keys, I'm not sick, I am experiencing some wierd side-effect. Tomorrow I have to go get some bloodwork done. I'll be asking the doc tomorrow at any rate.

 

[KeysBum]

Not too often. And I know what it feels like to be sick as in "cathing something from someone else" kind of sick. This was a very new and distinctive feeling of pain.

Probably Ebola, you're screwed.Do you have a will?

 

[BananaCreamPie]

please explain get my affairs in order statement

 

[BananaCreamPie]

No will and I have a lot of gold, platimnum, priceless old fender guitars and piles of cash. I'm gonna have to leave it to the orphanage i guess.

 

[priorities]

You know there was a thread just like this one the other day...the e liquid is VERY dehydrating..it is so important to drink lots and lots of water while vaping and really anytime ...someone there also mentioned that some juices in certain PVs gave them that awful taste in their mouths for days....I had gotten a very sore throat a few weeks after I started ..sounded something like yours...but it finally passed...I would see the Dr just in case, as you could have an infection...'swollen glands' etc....it's no fun for sure...hope you feel better soon...take good care...Lee

 

[adamess]

Give it time maybe, see how it goes...

 

[Slurp812]

Maybe you are sensitive to the PG? Could be you don't drink enough water. I notice I drink more water when I vape a lot...

 

[BananaCreamPie]

here's the answer: Some helpful vaper mentioned drink lots of water. I don't like drinking water too much but I was drinking juice, etc. I started chugging down glasses of water and now my throat is fine. I guess dehydration was the culprit. Back to tasting and enjoying again. Brb....gotta go chug another glass.

 

[MaxUT]

Maybe you had a salivary gland problem?

 

[Victorian]

that sounds like your lymph node is swollen because your body is fighting off a virus. Since you have a sore throat I would suspect strep throat or a flu. Lots of fluid, lots of rest. If you get worse or don't get better go to the doctor for advice. If the vaping is bothering you...don't do it.

V.

 

[mostlyclassics]

FWIW, a really communicative strep strain has been going around the Chicago area lately. Maybe it's in Arizona as well.

 

[Robotfactory]

please explain get my affairs in order statement

i believe it was a joke...saying you are dying, and thus your should get your affairs in order.

 

[Mac]

PG is a mild throat irritant. All glycol acts as a humectant and absorbs moisture. (dehydrates your mucus membranes) Upping your water intake and switching to all VG based juices might prevent future bouts. Also did you recently change liquid types? There is all kinds of weird stuff that vendors use besides VG and PG. PEG and PGA can be found in many juices. Some have been tested to contain trace amounts of DEG. (which has NO business being in anything ingested.) Also some flavorings can be harsh to the throat. Are you using attys or cartos or clearos or something else? Any changes to that? It may not be any one thing but a combination of factors.