Vocal cords hurt??? First time vaper.

[TheGrimReaper]

So I'm vaping 0mg in the day, and 0.1 ml of 24mg at night (for end of the day relaxation), and earlier today I noticed my vocal cords (and that general area) started to hurt... Is this normal for first time vapers? My esophagus is kinda sore, too... Oww.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

PG can, and often does, have a drying effect. Most vapers up their water intake quite a bit.

 

[Mellowbuzz]

What is your PG/VG ratio? I have somewhat of an intolerance to PG. I found when I first started vaping on 50/50 that my throat was a little sore, and I was getting "foggy headed". I dropped my PG down to 30 and it seemed to fix both issues I was having.

But I've heard it's also normal that some experience a slight sore throat when starting to vape. I would think it will pass in a few days. If not, start looking at other culprits.

Of course- it could just be that you are coming down with something. Pretty coincidental, but not completely impossible.

Oh- and I've gotta agree with the water intake suggestion. vaping has a tendency to dehydrate you. Especially if you're a heavy vaper like me. You should definitely increase your water intake if you're haven't already.

 

[Hitmetwice]

Welcome TGR, that 24mg stuff may be just too strong coming from zero.
It is bound to irritate you more than zero.
What equipment are you using?
What power levels?
What flavours?
How many ml. throughout the day before you noticed the irritation?

.1 ml isn't much are you sure you didn't mean 1ml.?

 

[TheGrimReaper]

What is your PG/VG ratio? I have somewhat of an intolerance to PG. I found when I first started vaping on 50/50 that my throat was a little sore, and I was getting "foggy headed". I dropped my PG down to 30 and it seemed to fix both issues I was having.

But I've heard it's also normal that some experience a slight sore throat when starting to vape. I would think it will pass in a few days. If not, start looking at other culprits.

Of course- it could just be that you are coming down with something. Pretty coincidental, but not completely impossible.

I do have a sinus infection (I work at a daycare... I'm a toddler teacher, so I'm constantly sick. I've also been coughing alot due to the vapor... But I just hope it's not anything serious. :3

 

[Mellowbuzz]

I hope you don't mind me asking....but did you used to smoke cigarettes? I'm guessing yes, since you're using nic at night.

I've noticed cold-like symptoms as well when I quit smoking all together. I believe a sore throat is a possible side effect of nicotine withdrawl. Could be that too.

 

[SmokingAStogie]

Whenever i hear people smoking 24MG nicotine all i say is "Wow". Some sites that sell e-juice consider 24MG to be Extra Strong.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Welcome TGR, that 24mg stuff may be just too strong coming from zero.
It is bound to irritate you more than zero.
What equipment are you using?
What power levels?
What flavours?
How many ml. throughout the day before you noticed the irritation?

.1 ml isn't much are you sure you didn't mean 1ml.?

Nope, I meant 0.1 ml. I don't wanna put alot in my system at night. Just a few minutes of vaping is good enough for me.
I'm using innoken shine, the flavor is banana and I haven't taken in even half a ml yet. I noticed it when I started to cough with the 24mg this morning. I also take in 0.2 ml in the morning of 24mg.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I hope you don't mind me asking....but did you used to smoke cigarettes? I'm guessing yes, since you're using nic at night.

I've noticed cold-like symptoms as well when I quit smoking all together. I believe a sore throat is a possible side effect of nicotine withdrawl. Could be that too.

I use to, yes, but it was a pretty long time ago. Then one day I had an extreme craving for nicotine... And I couldn't understand why. But I already know that nicotine relaxes me. I use to smoke to relax. Right off the bat i have a pretty strong tolerance to nicotine, and 24mg hits me hard, but doesn't bother me.

 

[Mellowbuzz]

wow...don't know how I missed that 24mg of nic in the OP! That is a lot of nic! And too, our body absorbs it differently when in vapor form, as opposed to smoke form......but I'm leaning more towards dehydration. Or just the simple fact that it's a known side effect for new vapers to experience sore throat-like symptoms.

If it were me, I probably wouldn't worry about it, unless the symptoms persists after a 4 days or so. If it's just your body getting used to vaping, I would think it would pass by then. If after then, I would start to suspect the PG/VG ratio causing it. Or at least, that was my experience when I first started.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I hope you don't mind me asking....but did you used to smoke cigarettes? I'm guessing yes, since you're using nic at night.

I've noticed cold-like symptoms as well when I quit smoking all together. I believe a sore throat is a possible side effect of nicotine withdrawl. Could be that too.

I use to, yes, but it was a pretty long time ago. Then one day I had an extreme craving for nicotine... And I couldn't understand why. But I already know that nicotine relaxes me. I use to smoke to relax. Right off the bat i have a pretty strong tolerance to nicotine, and 24mg hits me hard, but doesn't bother me.

 

[Hitmetwice]

Perhaps turning down the power level first thing in the am would help, if not
try the no nic or just less of the strong stuff.
If you have sinus trouble for sure vaping will irritate it more.
Maybe try a candy or a cough candy as well as something to drink. Cheers.