Vaping generally affects three main systems: Mouth and airways: Irritation, cough and increased airway resistance. Will post again soon. I quit 3 years ago and started my juice at 36mg of nicotine and am now down to 12mg. Thread starter Slurve; Start date Aug 10, 2015; Tagged users None Slurve. I have overall itching mostly of arms and torso, but especially my head. Ive been Vaping for nearly 4 years now, started with little cig immitation e-cigs, then gradually upgraded to tube mods,rebuildable attys, an within the past year or so, moved to tanks and boc mods. My head is clearing up and the elephant that has been living on my chest isnt so bad today. Hi, wondering if anyone has had my experience? I would advise contacting reputed e-liquid vendors (Halo, Totally Wicked E-liquid, Alien Vision, Goodejuice, etc.) 4770 Buford Highway. My advice change your ejuice and/or seek medical attention smoking cigs may have tore your lungs up so bad you cant put anything in them. I can take a long soak in a bed of poison ivy and be perfectly fine. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. New posts. I hope it was the PG, as I have not smoked an analog cig since I started vaping. Been vaping 3 years. I dream of miracle doctors that solve my headache problem .. Nickel can cause contact eczema in some people. Normally, your immune system only reacts to protect your body against bacteria, viruses or toxic substances. You may crave cigarettes, feel irritable and hungry, cough often, get headaches, or have difficulty concentrating. I have been vaping about 3 to 5 ml per day at anywhere between 0 and 24mg. But here is what I think. I told him the reactions started at the same time as I started vaping and he didnt think that would be the problem. Thought it was PG now it happens with VG. This started 1 month ago,but has gotten worse over time. and the symptoms are back with a vengence, my ear is totally blocked and am certain my hering is down by at least 40dB, ears popping n cracking all the time, feels like Im underwater but so hard not to vape, Im more addicted to this thing than cigs and need to get rid. My husband gave up smoking early January and switched to e-cigs. Your response made my eyes pop because it is exactly what I am experiencing. after using e-cannabis tips for 2 hours, I started feeling a pain in my chest like a pulled muscle. I have tried just about every type of vape liquid but nothing changed. Suddenly it hit me, I could be developing an allergy to something! Further information can be obtained by contacting the ATSDR Information Center at: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Years ago I tried 24 mg nic, this time started with 18mg, but in the last month Ive experimented with 12mg and 6mg. People reading who arent commenting take the time to share your stories, people need to know your experiences. Rash has spread all over my body, my appetite is non existent, and my sleep sucks. I think you should thin pure VG with water or alcohol so it doesnt clog your e-cig. Also, I have noticed a sore throat and increased phlegm when using the e-cig. My insurance offers incentives to quit like a decreased premium payment, gift cards to help with certain products for quitting, etc. But I was almost certain that my condition had to do with vaping because I did not have any of the above symptoms before using the e-cig. Last cig April 6. I have been vaping for 2 years now after rolling my own cigs for 30 odd years with Nautilus tank and ola hero mod box, 6 mg nic juice, Alabama strawberry flavour at 70 vg 30 pg. But I bet the nickel in the battery has alot to do with it.we never put something into our mouth with a battery attached!!! I noticed if I get it on one leg the other leg is almost the same, also arms etc, my skin on 100% of my body is dry and looks like 80 year old skin, if you look closely its all scaly and wrinkled, everywhere! 3. After few weeks have suddenly starts burning itchy skin especially on arms and legs, faint dry wheeziness and a bumpy rash on my neck. Soon after the pain came the extreme difficulty to take a normal size breath , it felt like I had been punched in the chest and the wind knocked out of me. If you think the area may have become infected, see your doctor right away. General Category. Bumpy skin, sore, burns, so much so my GP referred me to a dermatologist, who stated that I must be allergic to something. Theres been many suggestions as to what could be the cause of these (allergic?) Hi. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Exzema broke out on my eyelid, behind my knees never have had exzema before. I have been seeing a dermatologist who has been giving me steroid ointmet, and finally Prednisone and during I had a rash on my leg for almost 2 years. Soak a clean cloth in tap water or Burow's solution . Ive had the most horrendous cough, more phlem than Ive ever experienced, even when I smoked quite heavily, sinus pain and (sorry to be so crude) but a never ending supply of thick green snot from my sinuses! The reasons to believe that consumption of too much nickel-containing food can provoke or aggravate nickel allergy are: Advertisement . I dont want to go back to smoking cigs. Today my who chin is covered. Surgical-grade stainless steel may contain some nickel, but it's generally considered hypoallergenic for most people. I have been hive and rash free taking nothing , but my magnesium! Family doctor had several test ran but all normal. So I experimented with many others. One Google search vaping + mosquito bites and Voila! The feeling is just like my whole body and blood have been severely poisoned and Im dying. I accused my cat of causing the trouble! Ive been using an e-cig, on and off, for about 4 months. The rash,redness and swelling is just about gone. I have been to the doctor and had blood tests and they have come back with a raised white cell count possibly nothing to do with the itchy skin and I have been issued with 180mg antihistamines but today is the first day I have not used the cig so fingers crossed. Hydrate very well and get some fruit and veggies into your system. So Im dosing all day everywhere. Whats a girl to do? The doc (not knowing the cause) told me to take one every day for a month to see if it clears up and it did but Id rather not have to be taking meds every day! My gums feel irritated all of the time and really sensitive. so now need all scent/die free soap/laundry soap, not saying it isnt from vaping but that allergy can develop over time. I suffered a lot of pain for weeks. The burning happens for me also and very dry skin especially on my scalp. Wishing you luck and hope this helps. FDA doesnt monitor them or care. I got sick and went to the dr. Pay attention to how much you are vaping. Is that what you want people do to? Way less withdrawl. Caused depression from worrying about my health. You are having an allergic reaction to the propylene glycol. And the rash on my lower leg remains constantly. You should definitely stop using e-cigs for a while, to see if your condition improves, and if youre not ready to give up on them yet, maybe try a different model and another e-liquid. But hang on a moment, nicotine is addictive and if I was a company the more I sell the more profit I make right? One consideration that no one mentions that beside the concern with PG, what about all the loads of companies that make juices, of varying quality? Ahlstrom MG, et al. Sickness, drowsiness is often first. I read about PG, and so switched to VG Max juice, and even started making my own concoction using 100% VG and nicotine in same, but flavourings from sources such as Capella, FlavorArt, and so on. Shes 38 but acts as if shes 80. The swelling is severe and even painful around hives on face and chest. It doesnt get rid of it, but it helps. Raised, puss filled bumps that itch incessantly. I do like that it only took two days of using the eCig to quit smoking. But nickel can be found in many everyday items, such as coins, zippers, eyeglass frames, cosmetics, detergents, and even some electronics, including cellphones and laptops. I had this problem at first. We are all treading an unproven path so I guess we should be aware that these symptoms can only be e-cig related. Went to er , went to ent, went to eye dr for sharp pain in my eye .. Never occurred to me it was the vaping. The following tips may help you avoid nickel exposure: Avoid jewelry that contains nickel. I have just got some serious tooth/gum/jaw issues. What device did you use? Same happened to me ! My problem is shortness of breath, when walking. If you quit two months ago and stil are going through health issues, the vaping is NOT the problem. Not sure cant say one way or the other but Ive stopped using it and using lozenges now and willpower Im already a wheelchair user and the last thing I need is to be dizzy. I hate seeing her like this. I was all pro vaping and loved it until it actually happened to me too. LEAD? Hope it is not. Ive been using them a year been in out of hospital with ear pain large painfull spots all over and inside ears which spread to my face every antibiotic they could prescribe headaches that last weeks!!! The skin allergic reaction to nickel looks like eczema. Its not easy stopping, and guess what? I have tried 50/50 zero mg to no avail. I too had sores on the sides of my tongue and hives in my upper body. Vape Hero you are right on track with your comments it has made him a down right rotter!! ), along with gastrointestinal . Sometimes its in successions of 20+ spasms, sometimes its just a few and it stops, and never happens again for weeks. So i researched the e liquid i was using and realized stopped for 2 days (without having to smoke the traditional cigs, which was awesome)and felt better. Display results as threads Hope I improve. my lips chin up the side of my face my ear killing me I got a slight fever I have had this now for a week every time I would vape burning and tingling and burning on my lips and chin especially . They need to put on the box what in the cigs. My standard mix is massively lower than the lowest nic containing mix you can buy retail near me. Why only american? Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Im bummed. Good luck to everyone, I really wish you all well and hope you find the will power. 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