Ive noticed in the last 2 months, I have lots of bumps: on my neck, behind my ears and especially in my hair line on the back of my neck. Thanks for your time. If I dont scratch it, it reduces but I still know its there. Are people using mostly box mods when this is happening? Had to carry epipen ever since. This is getting ridiculous. Oh, yes, and now I have rosacea and permanently red eyes. There is a connection between vaping and hearing loss. On the way to the doctors now. I started with one of those small Ego starter kits, vaping typical PG/VG mixes from a local commercial supplier. This juice is incredible but super strong in flavor, I have considered 100% vg but really I think the problem lies with the amount I vape, as I say its just too easy to vape non stop all day every day, who cares what does it, its vaping in general that is my problem, too much everything! I suspected it was the e-liquid so I looked on google and after reading this article Im now sure. Or last results buying bag is sugar free suckers. I ordered pure VG from Virgin Vapor and having been smoking it for about three weeks now and today, I am starting to feel all the same old symptoms. I have been using ecigs for about three months. 3. What's new. Also I can taste food the same. I reckon we all react to things different. I quit smoking 3months ago and started using VIP ecigs 2weeks later. And when you get sick from vaping remember us who did and your reply. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. A few months ago I started getting this dry flaky rash on my forehead with blotchy red patches on my face. 1. Doctor says removing tonsils might help, but with my age its not recommended (60). from my mix to see if that helps before giving up on it all together. Unless I have bedbugs inside my skin jeez I think just triggered one of my phobias! !I did my own investigation I stop using it for 3 days and the symptoms went. Symptoms and Triggers. As far as throat and mouth irritation, i only experience those symptoms when i use an atomizer for 2 long. Been vaping over 4 years now have always loved it as believed it was not affecting my health in any way. Stainless steel is the most unique of the common vaping wires. Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases, Other jewelry, including rings, bracelets, necklaces and jewelry clasps, Clothing fasteners, such as zippers, snaps and bra hooks, Watchbands made of leather, cloth or plastic, Zippers or clothing fasteners made of plastic or coated metals. Im down to zero nicotine so I know its not the level of nictoine which I know can burn and cause sore throats etc. I kinda also wasted about 3 years vaping and among headaches and muscle pain had pretty much no motivation to do anything during that time. Very small red bumps. I have a question, just bought NY first vape yesterday around 1 starting smoking immediately around 6 I got extremely tired as if I were drugged. This started 1 month ago,but has gotten worse over time. Im going through a bad reaction tooMy face mouth and throat are burning really bad..Im going to stop all together..this is not right . I stopped smoking and started vapping and within 1 month I was covered in hives from head to toe. If youre going through the 10ml bottle in three days, then your nicotine intake is very high. The varieties we use are all 8-12% nickel, it's one of the better corrosion resistors to add to the alloy. Always be aware of the amount of nicotine you intake with each pull. I dont wish to smoke again. I just purchased an e-cig and broke out into hives. I am going to stop vaping for a week to see if the symptoms decrease and will report back in 7 days with my findings. My eyes looked and felt real bad from p.g. I still say this is a much betbetter experiece than going to the ER thinking that Im dying from the stupid gum and patches. However, it's not always easy to avoid nickel because it's present in so many products. flu-like. Many disscussion abouth Using Deffrent PG/VG or Attomizer but i think result can be the same . 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. The doc didnt know what it was, but he sent me for a blood test to see if I was having a reaction to something. Joseph, you are rude. The itching after I scratched the bumps becomes incredible swollen and sore and like someone else said, I want to crawl out of my skin. Liquid: 70vg/30pg (per what the store claims Well see what happens.. ill bookmark this page and update my post in a few months if things change, I have experienced the rash on palms of hands & inbeteen fingers also the knee quivering when Im going downstairs.. Well its been real and its been fun, but it hasnt been real fun! The crazy thing is I wasnt a smoker, I just started dragging on my wifes e cig next thing she bought me one which was cool but now I am so hooked its insane. Im not trying to excuse PG (or any other possible contributors) to these health concerns, but rather, put forward another possible contributor for consideration. After having terrible reactions including night sweats, sleep issues, headaches, chills, detached/foggy sensation, and fatigue I am going to stop vaping myself. I quit cigs for 2 years after smoking for 20+. 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 was vaping for 3 monrhs and half after I quit smoking i was having no problem, recently, whenever i vape even one vape one puff , my nose start to get blocked for an hour and i start to have difficulties in breathing cuz i start to breath so fast in and out, i dunno why or what happened but i stopped vaping for one day i felt ok, it means it is from it , can you tell me what is that? I thought I was vaping pure v.g but I was not.So I decided to make my own juice. I dont know whether to see a doctor in hope that prednisone may heal this sooner as some have been prescribed or just wait it out. Jenn, I also experienced terrible shoulder pain along with hand and wrist swelling so bad that I went to ER room. These individuals need to take additional precautions beyond . and ask if they make true 100% VG-based juices. My arms and legs burnfeels like a sunburn, but theyre not red. It is painful and I get these white pus pockets all over my tonsils Im probably allergic to something in the ecigs (I have tried two different brands). I now have gone to 65vg 35pg and still am having a hard time breathing not as bad plus now a sore throat. Side Effects. And on steroid ointments. I have used e cigs before but not as a rule. Cant sleep and just plain feel blah. Its stress induced hives/ rash! I have been vaping for almost a year now. Ingredients used to flavour e-liquids could aggravate the body's immune sys Nichrome coils get much MUCH hotter than that. Make sure theyre quality liquids from American vendors who only use quality, American ingredients. Now I am back to ecigs. I hate this feeling and Im at work should I discontinue use or maybe Im getting sick? I dont know whether I was allergic or particularly unlucky, but I do know that I have never experienced anything like this before and I will never, ever go back to smoking this poison. I was convinced I had a sinus infection. Some tips for successful vaping: Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences. then my inner ear, face and head would heat up when I vaped. The rash went away in about one week of stopping the e-cig with PG. The burning disappears in my throat disappears when I stop vaping, but my gums remain sore. I am Suzie. Your email address will not be published. Youre lying. No blood test problems and they checked for EVERYTHING. Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. I have had no hives or anything like that with the vape. Why only american? Same problem big style. I also have the face and neck break outs. Ok I have a question for all you Vaping Guru's. I have an allergy to Nickel and found this out the hard way. I dunno whay everyones going through with their Vaping experiences, though for me, in 4 years of Vaping, I havent had a single one of these issues at all! I also had itchy palms, so much so that they would keep me awake at night because I just had to scratch them. been Vaping 3 years now and if I started with Tanks with the chrome plating I would have thought it was a eliquid allergy. My customers with nickel allergies (even severe) wear my jewelry with no problems at all! Log in Register. 2. As known, Ni-hypersensitivity can induce less frequently also respiratory allergy (RA . This is very frustrating the doctors dont want to believe its the vapo however I was feeling just fine before i started. Ive gone to the dermatologist and he has no idea. I havent heard of any such allergies, at least not related to electronic cigarettes. Nickel allergy is often associated with earrings and other jewelry. Numb lip and my skin was losing feeling in places. I was doing light therapy and on all kinds of topical steroids. Chamblee, GA 30341-3717. Lately its been getting worse very sick feeling of depression, almost I went to see my doctors and both my general physician and ENT doctor had little knowledge about e-cig and the allergies it may cause. Depression, diarrhea, dizziness etc. Have just read all this stuff about e cigs & am shocked ! Additional information: Notice excessive burning in back of throat after eating something, and then vaping. Oh ya. I have had same exact symtoms and scroured the net for a while before I found this place I thought I was completely alone everyone and the doctors just thought I was full of shit I have lost relationships over this while in extreme pain. Started losing alot of weight felt like bugs were crawling under my skin, itchy as hell all over! Ill need 2 weeks for a full clear if it goes like last time. Im off the e cigs now for 1 month and down to 10 mg prednisone and tapering down. Better than lung cancer or emphysema. I have been so pro ecig for the past few years but now that I have had these symptoms and even though I have stopped VAPING for 3 days now, the symptoms are still there. Quit smoking in May 2013 with the help of an ecig, June 2013 all my throat closed up and I had trouble breathing and coughing all night so I stopped everything, doctor told me I had asthma, which at 26 Id never suffered from before. For the last three months I have been feeling horrible. So I must be allergic to both VG and PG. Thanks for making the lightbulb go off. European Union legislation currently limits the amount of nickel released from metals in prolonged contact with the skin and it is hoped that the allergy may become less common in the future. i was using buck naked products.i will have to stop. Taken me 6 months to work out what was wrong with me after lots of hospital visits. All I know is Id rather smoke or quit cold turkey than deal with the side effects of e-cigs that I have dealt with in the past. I have smoked since I was 18 now I am turning 68. April, you sound young. Then i go to emmergency the doctor said becouse of Vaping. Those folks could develop a rash from exposure. I suspect this is an issue with the device. I suggest that you all switch to juul. Red somewhere that the PG in e-liquid causes these triggerpoints. I also have read of people with nickel allergy can use nickel to vape with. I realized that I was overdosing on the e-cig, and have tried cutting back, which made my headache finally go away. Itchy rash could be contact dermatitis. What brand? Even when the decongestants manage to clear up my nose, my ears are still horribly stuffed up. Well after a few days I noticed that my finger was sore and just figured it was cause I never wore a ring before. Yes I am suffering from increased burning and tingling sensations extremely depressing. Im now considering upgrading, yet I know with that comes more vapor consumption, which comes with more nic. I stopped e cigs and feeling better. In addition, people who have regular exposure to nickel while doing "wet work" as a result of either sweat or frequent contact with water may be more likely to develop nickel allergy. Im glad to finally be free from cigs though. Same happened to me ! However, I recommend you see an allergist and test for propylene glycerol, because that is always a possibility. Nickle? I have had a red rash, bumps, blisters and acne on my right cheek and nose from it. Also, we need to remember that liquid nicotine is POISON. It was no use, I was still getting these bites in the weirdest places! Stomach: Vomiting and nausea. Ive only once had a case of mild allergy, to a specific brand of PG e-liquid, but I stopped using them for just a couple of days and my condition improved significantly. During the past 3 weeks I developed a bad rash (bumps) on my scalp, my face & my neck. PG also dehydrates the human body and dehydration causes headaches. I use ecig juice 70/30 mix and now on the lowest dose. It can pull double duty and be used for straight wattage vaping or temp control vaping. after using e-cannabis tips for 2 hours, I started feeling a pain in my chest like a pulled muscle. People are screaming about it and no one wants to try to put the pieces together to see if a common denominator can be found. For darker skin, the rash can cause the skin to look darker. Vaping illness 'breakthrough' points to vitamin E . I quit smoking 12 yrs ago and started hanging out with exhusband again who still smokes so I started vaping. Nickel allergies take all the fun out of jewelry shopping. From extended exposure last night, I have not been able to eat today. Its an itchy patchy burning needles type feeling with little pricks in different parts of my body. Isuspect Im having a bad reaction to the flavoring used or theres other cheap Chinese crap contaminating this stuff. I just have to cut back my vaping and eventually, all nicotine. Your comment sounds about as prepackaged as they come. Never gets near as high as tobacco but a higher constant level. Feeling good all round. Also I found I had allergy to latex or plastic in bottles. . I have smoked e cigs for about a year. It keeps me up, and its so sore from scratching. Seems to be same post over and over in this thread. The most common culprit seems to be propylene glycol (PG), the organic compound used as a base for the majority of e-liquids available on the market today. Im experience bad taste in mouth tounge problems loads phlem and problems swallowing and at the back of my throat it can get saw! I had a mini stroke a year ago and that was one of the precursors. Ecigs are bad. First the right hand, which in desperation I treated with some Hydrocortisone Hc45 cream. Its serious and needs to be discussed. I do find that I am very itchy all over when I am smoking them. Just happened at a coincidental time if I am honest. Hope you feel better soon. Yes i too am experiencing symptoms from vaping, at first i thought i had a cold, but it cleared up, but the moment i went to vaping phlegm gets caught in my throat for days at a time, and i think its an allergy. What exactly is the deal with allergies and using NI200 wire to build coils?I can get light skin rashes from nickel belt buckles, but I don't feel anything bad from vaping with nickel coils, in fact I prefer it for building.However maybe I'm not looking for the right symptoms, so here's question: what are the symptoms, when someone's allergic to nickel coils? 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. Some organic companies with only natural flavors, VG, maybe nicotine, and nothing else are, most likely, the safest, if you can trust them. No change in habits caused this. My lips seriously have tripled in size! Afterall, these things are made in China. 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. They found a significantly higher level of these metals in the vapour than in the eliquid, and concluded that something inside the vaping devices was leaching metal into the eliquid either while . Ill never vape again, did it for about two months and was probably the worse chose I ever made. Dr said the chemicals can build up in your system and take time to clean out. Just wanted to give readers going through the same or similar thing a time frame for symptoms to dissipate. 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