Quick,probably stupid, question....

'shampix' aint too popular around these parts. One thing that hasnt been asked is what juice are you using? What mg(strength) is it? What brand? What device and voltage are you using? What have you got on top of your device?
Seems like alot of info but the more we know, the more we can help.
I get a sore throat in the mornings(i vape quiet alot in bed while reading or watching vaping vids) all the time but drinking water and coffee gets rid of that.
I still think the lung thing is simply your lungs clearing themselves of nasty gunk but to be safe get it checked if it continues.
Tbh its still early days for you and you need to give it a chance, unless it becomes worse.

Morning chick. Unfortunately I can't really chime in with any definitive advice but of course I'm concerned for you. Maybe see a doctor just to be on the safe side?

The main ingredients (and should be the only ingredients) of e-liquid are
PG (Propylene glycol which is an approved food additive)
VG (vegetable glycerin is the same)
Distilled water (maybe)
Flavourings (all food approved esp if you buy the liquid for a high quality manufacturer)
Nicotine (can cause temporary vascular restriction during use and elevated heart rate etc but apart from that it's fairly safe in low doses)

Some people are allergic to PG. So it's possible you're suffering side effects of an allergy. Good news is there are PG free e-liquids out there. Or it could be that you're body is just getting used to this whole new chemistry.

In any case I'm interested to find out what happens to people who suffer some sort of physical effects when switching from smoke to vapour. So far everyone has come round within a few short weeks and end up feeling a million times better. However I'm still interested as I recommend vaping to people and it's good to learn from others experiences. Hope you get sorted. If you're worried at all see the doc.

StickyIcky wrote: »

I'd say that will be a PG/VG mix more than likely.

You can refil the cartomisers (the things that look like a filter). If you buy a bottle of e-liquid it's much cheaper than buying prefilled cartomisers. The hard part is finding an e-liquid you really like.

This video shows how to refil one.
http://youtu.be/CeaqRV4PmzA?t=1m54s

If you take off the little while end cap you can look inside and see the filler material, after some time and experience you can gauge by the look of the filler material how full or empty it is.

You can refil them a few times before they get a little clogged up or the coil burns out and the cartomiser needs to be disposed.

So like Septbaby says make sure you don't vape it to the point it's dry and burning. You will be able to tell, but some people you have to point out to them this can actually happen Also like Septbaby says vaping dehydrates you. Something about the PG and VG actually pulling extra moisture from your mouth out with the vapour. So drink an extra glass or two of water a day. We should all drink more water anyway Now this vaping gives us a reason too :P

I still have the vip ciggs that I started on,meaning to start on the juice starter kits but this is still going,could i put juice in to that and can some one tell me what the proper name is for what I am smoking now and the name for what the guy has in the video,is mine disposable and his juice or is that then confusing it with these one-of disposable jobbies that are bought in Centra etc.Its just that I find I cant explain it properly to people when I am trying to explain to them that there are better options for them than what i have when they say mine is very weak.

StickyIcky wrote: »

...if you don't belong here then I'd be perfectly happy with that dude

Meeeeeeeow.

Nooooo I didn't mean it that way! Crap when you highlight that part and put meow it does seem a bit harsh alright.

No I mean't if you're happy off the smokes and not vaping entirely then more power to you. In that regard, if you're saying you don't belong here then I'm happy for you (dude-ette)

Jeezzzz. :P

I know Grindles just messing with me but since ur new around here maybe you .. I dunno Imma shuddup now before I say anything else *zip*

Thanks for that Sticky.Running out of the vIP soon,so wondering if I take a step up now on a starter juice or take a chance on going cold turkey.

tipptom wrote: »

Thanks for that Sticky.Running out of the vIP soon,so wondering if I take a step up now on a starter juice or take a chance on going cold turkey.

Get a starter kit.

I wouldn't go out to the pub unless I had two fully charged batteries and two full tanks of juice. Also I'd like to have another spare e-cig with me for anyone that wants to try it out. I've even had lend a spare one a person and they tell me they liked it and they didn't have to go out for a fag all night and were bloody impressed etc.

Just popping in to show some solidarity as another female vaper I've been off the smokes for about 6 weeks now and am as happy as anything I've never been one for running when I could walk, but can report a definite improvement in fitness levels in the past couple of weeks - no more huffing and puffing! I've not experienced the coughing up of copious amounts of phlegm that I've seen others report, but my morning cough is a lot better than it used to be, and my chest doesn't gurgle any more.

My only symptom since starting to vape has been dry, almost chapped, lips - but then again that could be down to the weather, and they could simply BE chapped, as opposed to drying out 'cos of the vaping.

I live in dread of battery death, so have a couple of those disposable e-cigs (plus some rechargeable ones) to hand as back up in case the worst happens (I have 5 batteries in total, but 2 are in the UK, and one has just been appropriated by the husband, since his decision to join me in vaping, 2 nights ago). I need to get some more Having the disposables to hand means that I should never be in the position of having no choice but to have a cigarette if all my batteries fail at the same time - an unlikely scenario, but it's always best to prepare for the worst!

Anyway, the need to get some more batteries (I favour eGo types) has given me the perfect excuse to go looking for girlie looking ones - pink, or there's a load of pretty designs, too. The girlier the better, since it'll put the husband off nicking them in future

Anybody caught out like this and have to listen to everyone saying,"thought you were of the fags"or did you just run for the hills like I have done on a more disiplined night.

Used to always use the excuses "its only one night", "I ran out of battery" , "ran out of juice" , "the cart was burning" , "couldnt get it to work" , "its too big" ...etc etc ... blagh blagh...

For home and the car I use an aga-s now and for out and for nights out a small dripper and a bottle of juice which I can top up easily and is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket without needing a case or even lanyard.

Awesome Vape quality Everytime, and I just need to keep one extra battery on my person @ all times.

Oh and for chapped lip - not using metal direct to my lips was the key for me - it just got too damn hot, most carto's will fit a regular plastic drip-tip which will help.



Beside an Ego 1100 for comparison - dripper on the right

Mr. Chrome wrote: »

Hate vaping in pubs tbh, the looks you get and questions you have to answer do my head in. I always head out to the smoking area, craic is usually better in the smoking area anyhow :-P

Oh,I am the same,I go out with the rest even if it was ok to smoke in my local,never asked.
To be honest,as someone who worked in and managed pubs,I would not let people vape because you will always have lads lighting up and saying sure he is smoking even though they know right well that it is an electronic cig,to much hassle.