2019; doi:10.1111/cod.13327. Vaping 'could cause deadly reactions and chemical asthma' VAPING e-cigarettes could trigger deadly allergic reactions and "chemical" asthma . Think I gotta put the e-cig down. Although higher percentages of PG are often reported to have a more drying effect on the mouth, it's not uncommon for 100% VG vapers to still experience it. Green beans are one of the many foods higher in nickel. Im so glad I did quit vaping. Skin is comming back as normal. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. I love vaping but am stopping now after reading about many other vapers with same problems. Its an itchy patchy burning needles type feeling with little pricks in different parts of my body. Only mental symptoms and crazy ones. Even months later, sometimes the rashes come and go within 24 hours, or they stay for longer. doesnt mean its from e-cigs. I have started having a blocked nose, really dry and bloody. I have tried 50/50 zero mg to no avail. More abscesses on my rear and itching scalp Never suffered these symptoms before, more antibiotics from doc Blood test Thurs then I will update you all Has anyone else had these problems? Im a real bitch without my nicotine fix. Anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get out of your system? Then I started making the connection with e-cigs I stopped smoking them, went back to ordinary cigs, and the improvement was gradual but dramatic over a few weeks. BTW, for those who experiencing burning / sore, etc. Good luck with your allergies everyone. I havent vaped in 3 days and Im feeling better- I want to smoke so bad sometimes , it really sucks. The rashes are very sore and slightly crusty making you want to scratch the crusty off, no so itchy but can be. !please help. In my case, I had some itch spots on my forearms, but they vanished quickly after I stopped vaping. I fit really isnt happening for you, dont go back to analogues. Humans can become allergic to various things at any point during their lives, so even if youve been happily puffing on your e-cig for months, even years, you can start to experience all kinds of bizarre symptoms. Fingers crossed that the VG works, super paranoid about flaring up but at least I know the warning signs for round 2. Surgical-grade stainless steel may contain some nickel, but it's generally considered hypoallergenic for most people. Its called peripheral neuropathy. I now mix my own ultra low nic and zero nic. around this time I did up to 18m Menthol? Ive switched liquids, gone full vg, weened myself right down to 0% nicotine as well as having been drinking more water daily than anybody could ever want to, and the problem remains. I get all glass bottles 230ml 11mg nicotine for $60. Recently the rash has extended to my chest and arms so I started thinking about what changes Ive made in my diet and such. GOOD LUCk!!!!!!! Im bookmarking this page to come back and read more comments. I stopped smoking for 13 years (and started again 15 years ago) and remember the symptoms well. Purchase jewelry that's made of materials that aren't likely to cause allergic reactions. Todays news accelerated ones beliefs thay there hasnt been sufficient testing. Sometimes its in successions of 20+ spasms, sometimes its just a few and it stops, and never happens again for weeks. I stopped smoking completely 3 weeks ago, and started vaping. It may take repeated or prolonged exposure to items containing nickel to develop a nickel allergy. Try to stop altogether. Will update on VG progress soon. I will struggle to give up as its permanently in my hand whether Im using it or not! I have been baffled as to what my problem is and was wondering if it was my vaping. A lot of people have it but ignore it. non of my friends have any problems. So I must be allergic to both VG and PG. The itching!!!! The rest of the night I had very little sleep and awoke with swollen eyelids and a very itchy rash on my hands, palms and thighs. I now have gone to 65vg 35pg and still am having a hard time breathing not as bad plus now a sore throat. I have no reaction on my mouth, throut, or face like others and posted most. I recommend those experiencing mouth issues should rinse after every vape with mouthwash, saltwater, or hydrogen peroxide. Exposure to nickel is responsible for two different types of adverse reactions: Allergic Contact Dermatitis (DAC) and Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS). And believe me I didnt want to quit vaping but I had no choice. Dont trust that the manufacturers of the e-cigs you get, the ones from petrol stations or supermarkets wont change their product design or ingredients. I just cut ecig as of now. Dr said the chemicals can build up in your system and take time to clean out. I quit smoking a week ago with an ecig, so easy and enjoyable! I dont want to go back to smoking cigs. There is a reason it caps at 600 farenheit. When the doctors tested the e-liquid left in the device, they found several metals: nickel, aluminum, manganese, lead, cobalt and chromium. Her health has completely gone so down that she cannot be out of her bed for long periods of time without getting dizzy and stabbing pains in her head. Quit smoking 1 month ago and started using an e-cig. 20/06/2015 at 4:54 am. Two weeks later, I had to return to the hospital and was admitted for 4 days. then my inner ear, face and head would heat up when I vaped. OK THE FIRST 2 MONTH .I HAVE NOTICED THAT I HAVE PUT A LOT A WEIGHT ON MY STOMACH AREA VERY WINDY ALSO SWAETING A LOT TIRED I DONT SEEM TO BE MY SELF BACK FORTH AT DR MORE TIRED I ON HIGH MENTHOL I THINK I NEED TO GO ON LOW DOSE I DONT WANT GO BACK TO SMOKING BUT THE WAY I FEEL IM THINKING ABOUT CUTTING VAPPING FOR NOW AND GO BACK TO SMOKING HELP. Didnt think much of it until this bite like rash was moving all over my body. Vaping generally affects three main systems: Mouth and airways: Irritation, cough and increased airway resistance. Crail, This means having two tanks (I have about 25 tanks but hey). Alex above is right. I am not a smoker but my husband is. And if not, then you shouldnt be implying that cigarettes fixed all of your problems, because thats what these cult cigarette companies want you to tell people. Ive been using an e-cig, on and off, for about 4 months. Nothing gets rid of it .. And its a constant burning itch also in private areas .. Obviously, that would be catastrophic. Go back to smoking so they fill the hospital rooms with lung cancer patients? I stopped smoking and started vapping and within 1 month I was covered in hives from head to toe. I have tried both PG and VG and the reactions Im experiencing are phlem in the back of my throat, red itchy skin rash and severe wind in my stomach. I have the same symtoms. Thinking I was doing my body good. A severe form of nickel allergy called systemic nickel allergy syndrome can also cause headaches, fatigue . I dont want to go back to smoking, anyone any ideas. Another point that some people often raise is that the stainless steel used in vaping coils often contains alloys other than the steel. It can pull double duty and be used for straight wattage vaping or temp control vaping. Please try Velvet Cloud organic liquids or similar. Many stories are I vaped for 6 months then got ill. Maybe just maybe the ecigs changed and nobody informed you. Tried again and within minutes redness was back. . I am pissed too and never had an allergy before. please share how long it took for your symptoms to subside! Smoked for 30 years. My face still tingles a bit around the nose (not on it, around it, right where the bigger muscles are that you can see when someone is smiling really hard). P.p.s. Ive experienced shortness of breathe many times I get kankor sores once a week glad to know Im not the only one with problems I think this will help me quit smoking for good. I guess if trying to beat cancer from smoking is a better option for you goodluck. Nickel is widely used in everyday items plus medical devices and implants. Im waiting on VG nic to arrive before I give vaping a go again, hopefully in the next few days. You cab quit vaping. If you can find and avoid the cause, you can get rid of this rash. One day something just told me maybe cause the gap I suffer, and after a single day not smoking I feel rejuvenated. I think its from too much nicotine. But yeah just wanted to post. P.g is very bad for sensitive people. PG is most likely a candidate to an allergic reaction in some cases. PG also dehydrates the human body and dehydration causes headaches. Went to doctor yesterday and got some Prednisone and will take that and an antihistimine till it goes away, but Dr. said he has heard nothing about rashes from the PG in the vapor juice. If there are any adverse reactions, the body will heal itself. I have mainly the red blotches all over my body from excessive gaping, I vape all day non stop. but for now Id would rather have to change my hair style than to go through nicotine withdrawals. I bought a Blu pod system recently and have been using that to curb my nic cravings by taking a few puffs when i feel the urge. studky02 8 yr. ago. Even when there is no bump, and I feel my eyebrow with my fingers, I can feel that its permanently thicker than my other eyebrow. I can hardly talk and after 24 hours its gone down but it really hurts, I vaped in various forms over the past two years with no problem then bam, this starts happening which is really weird. About 20% of high school seniors vaped marijuana in the past year. Ive had exactly the same symptoms your sister had. Pressure in ears/crackling and the sensation of your ear drum beingI dont knowsuctioned with certain noises. I couldnt understand thought they were pimples but quit vaping for a few days and it goes away. People are sick, their pet foods have killed animals, kids are sick, chickens are disgusting, and I for one want to know if these USA companies who claim everything is american made, have gotten a single ingredient from China. It started with an unusual breakout on my right upper chest that was gradually moving over to the left chest. I through out the e cigs last night. Are you sure it was from the P.G. Once you develop a nickel allergy, however, you'll always be sensitive to the metal and need to avoid contact. I may try 100% vg if I can find it. Better than lung cancer or emphysema. PLEASE POST ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR EQUIPMENT, BRAND, EXACT FLAVOR, LEVEL OF NIC, AND WHAT EXACT SYMPTOMS YOU ARE HAVING. I have also been getting a weird sound loss in on of my ears once a week on and off also. Just wanted to give readers going through the same or similar thing a time frame for symptoms to dissipate. The dangers of tobacco notwithstanding, it surely cannot be good for your tissues to be in a constant inflammatory state from vape! My current concerns: This is a little shocking. Its been almost a week since Ive started the antibiotic and Ive been taking so many different decongestants and nothing has worked. Rash from hell. My lungs were always congested. I started vaping around the first of the year. General e-cig/vaping discussions. And my sleep pattern, too, has changed. My advice, try to give them up because there seems to be clear evidence right here on these very pages. I wake with a massive swollen tongue and its pretty scary. Root canal treatment and antibiotics cleared this but returned days later Also, we need to remember that liquid nicotine is POISON. Tried vaping for 3 weeks and have had an 2 abscesses on my gum. Also I found I had allergy to latex or plastic in bottles. yes nicotine is poison in any form but it takes a lot to poison you its more than likely the pg that is the problem but if your vaping dont use more than 9 mg of nicotine and dont use more than 15 mil of juice in a day ! Do we know, precisely, what is the metallurgical composition of these heating coils? Has anyone found that vaping has caused candidiasis and seborreic dermatitis on their face? Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO 888-232-6348 (TTY) Email: Contact CDC-INFO. Try Vaping PG-Free E-liquid. Good luck all of you in quitting!! YOU WOULD BE INCLUDING THE INFO THAT I JUST MENTIONED IN THE LIST, SO PEOPLE COULD USE A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION, AND SOME EXPERTS COULD NARROW DOWN THE ISSUE. I put on rubbed some Hydrocortisone cream on it and its has stopped the itching. The burning happens for me also and very dry skin especially on my scalp. Ahlstrom MG, et al. Worked well for me maybe it can help. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. I stopped using ecigs 3weeks ago and still have a bit of numbness and nausea. They really hurt. I stopped vaping completely and everything went away after 3 days. Slowly but things are starting to subside. During the past 3 weeks I developed a bad rash (bumps) on my scalp, my face & my neck. Nickel Allergy. Its day 3 since stopping the ecig and while I feel it is improving to some degree (red patches fading on neck but still slightly visible and scaley, chest still pink, shoulders burning) it is still there. When I got married I found out that my gold band had nickel in it to stiffen it up and keep it from bending. What brand? Really. Sleep paralysis! Ive never had so many health problems until i quit. I am glad I found this site! 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