I've actually suffered them for about 25-30 yrs, but vaping made them somewhat worse, AND vaping made my feet and legs swell horribly and painfully -- it's dehydration so severe that the electrolytes get out of balance, which means that just drinking more water won't fix it -- you have to replace and balance the electrolytes too.
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Does vaping cause stomach cramps?
I know for instance that our old friend Vic Mullin [Vaping with Vic] suffered awful stomach cramps during the early days of his vaping journey. After seeking advice from friends he was advised to drop the 50-50 PG and VG e-liquid and change to a 70-30 and the cramps stopped.
What are the side effects of vaping?
Some Minor Vaping Side Effects But it’s Still 95% Safer than Smoking Vaping and Dehydration Sore Throat and Coughing Tummy Ache – Stomach Cramps – Heartburn Headaches – Dizziness and that ‘Nic Rush’ Vapers Tongue
Can smoking cause leg cramps when walking?
Excessive smoking can lead to smoker’s leg. In this circulatory disease, blood vessels narrow and restrict blood flow to the lower limbs. In people with smoker’s leg, blood flow reduction may cause leg pain or cramps when walking.
Can vaping cause acid indigestion?
With no food to digest the acid just hangs around causing those cramps! KP says after seeing his GP about his vaping tummy troubles it was explained that nicotine is telling the brain to tell the stomach that food is inbound – hence the acid indigestion and even heartburn.
How to prevent smokers leg?
What is smoker’s leg?
What is the best treatment for smokers leg pain?
What is the most common symptom of PAD?
Can smoking cause leg cramps?
Is smoking a risk factor for PAD?
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Can Vapes cause muscle cramps?
Neck Pain and Vaping While not officially listed as a side effect, many e-cigarette users have reported experiencing neck pain and headaches after vaping, especially after the first three months of use. After further investigation, it's been found that muscle aches are in fact a recognized side effect.
What does vaping do to legs?
Unfortunately, e-cigarettes still have nicotine, as well as substances such as propylene glycol and glycerol. Chemicals from vaping damage your veins (including those in your legs, which could contribute to conditions such as varicose veins).
Does vaping make your legs ache?
"Vaping contains lots of chemicals and nicotine which come in contact with our skin. This may cause the skin to become dry or flaky," she says. "It can also aggravate those with naturally dry skin by making it patchy and sometimes itchy.
Can nicotine cause leg spasms?
Nicotine binding to the receptors can also stimulate muscle movement and may be responsible for the muscle twitching sometimes associated with smoking.
What is a smoker's leg?
Summary. Smoker's leg is the term for PAD that affects the lower limbs, causing leg pain and cramping. The condition results from the buildup of plaque in the arteries and, in rare cases, the development of blood clots.
Can vaping cause blood clots in legs?
Nicotine is known to increase levels of hormones such as adrenaline in the body, which in turn can increase the formation of blood clots. Dr Lyytinen said: “Our results suggest that using e-cigarettes that contain nicotine have similar impacts on the body as smoking traditional cigarettes.
How much vaping is too much?
Even today, many high-profile sources list the toxic dose of nicotine (the LD50 – or the dose that will kill about half of people exposed) as between 30 and 60 mg. To put this in context of vaping, this would be about 4 ml of 12 mg/ml e-liquid. d.
Does vaping affect your circulation?
They found those who continued to smoke tobacco cigarettes showed little difference in their blood vessel function over the month.. However, those in the vaping groups had more than a 20% relative improvement in the measure and were halfway back to having blood vessel function on a par with non-smokers.
Is vaping worse than smoking?
1: Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.
Can too much nicotine cause muscle cramps?
Symptoms of nicotine poisoning include: Abdominal cramps. Agitation, restlessness, excitement, or confusion. Breathing that may be difficult, rapid, or even stopped.
What causes night leg cramps?
In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with age. Pregnant women also have a higher likelihood of having night leg cramps.
Does nicotine cause muscle contraction?
Nicotine has been reported to cause relaxation of the corpus cavernosum; it has also been reported to cause both contraction and relaxation.
Does vaping affect your muscle growth?
Vaping nicotine is not thought to directly affect muscle growth. What vaping does do is suppress the appetite, which may mean the person will eat less food, which means they will not get all of the macronutrients their body requires for muscles to grow.
What are 3 harmful effects of vaping?
The most commonly-reported adverse effects were throat/mouth irritation, headache, cough, and nausea, which tended to dissipate with continued use.
Will vaping affect my fitness?
Both smoking and vaping deliver nicotine to your system, and the more you absorb, the greater the potential increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. In this way, either action will have a detrimental effect on your performance and could compromise your health if regularly combined with intense exercise.
Does vaping decrease stamina?
If you are now a seasoned smoker and vapes before a run, this can have an adverse effect on your heart rate. It also restricts your arteries and the oxygen level in the blood. This affects the stamina and level of energy of the athlete.
How can quitting smoking help my legs? | Smoking Treatment
Smoking is the number one risk factor associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Smoking is bad for the blood vessels in your legs because it speeds up the build-up of fatty plaque inside your arteries; causes blood vessels to constrict, or tighten; and contributes to blood clots.
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Can smoking cause pain and cramps in legs and groin? - Doctor.ndtv.com
My uncle, a 71-year old man, has been suffering from severe pain and cramps around the legs and groin since the last six months, everytime he takes a longish walk. Local doctors tried all kinds of tests, and finally diagnosed that he had nicotine deposit in his groins, and asked him to stop smoking immediately. He did, and feels he is better now.
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Has anyone experienced joint and muscle pains that they suspect might be related to vaping? I have had these symptoms for a few years and never thought vaping might be the cause until I read the following thread:
eyerhere Super Member ECF Veteran
Try 0 nic. If there is no pain then that would kinda rule out pg being the problem. After 5 min the water you drank is probably not absorbed int your system yet. Sounds to me like you are sensitive to nicotine. Only 1 way to fix that. 0 nic or quit. Rats thats 2 things.
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In my particular case 5 min is more than enough to absorb water because the John starts calling shortly after a drink. If i am sensitive to Nic , I must have developed it recently since I smoked for years with no problems. But I'll try your 0 Nic suggestion if I ever get the will.
Rondo9 Super Member
In my particular case 5 min is more than enough to absorb water because the John starts calling shortly after a drink. If i am sensitive to Nic , I must have developed it recently since I smoked for years with no problems. But I'll try your 0 Nic suggestion if I ever get the will.
Exchaner Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
It just happens that I do have an Ego C atty that I haven't used in a long time. I think it is 2 Ohm. Will give it a try. I usually use regular cartomizers.
What are the side effects of vaping?
For some of you one of the main side effects of vaping can be a dent in your bank balance.
Why Do I Get Stomach Ache/Cramps and Heartburn When I Vape?
This is probably one of the most talked about side-effects of vaping out there and strangely it seems to hit both newcomers and more established vapers out of the blue.
Why does nicotine make you dizzy?
Even a low 3mg nicotine juice can give you that dizzy nicotine ‘rush’ as your body tries to cope with the stimulant [nicotine] as it floods your body.
What happens if you don't tickle your throat?
If it doesn’t tickle your throat causing bouts of coughing fits [see above] it could affect your digestive system.
Can vaping cause throat irritation?
Chain vaping can also irritate the throat – so calm down a bit even if that juice is delicious!
Can a vaper's tongue hit out of the blue?
However for some of us the dreaded vapers tongue can hit out of the blue turning the taste of our favourite e-liquid into an extremely bland tasting experience.
Is it a good time to use up all those e-liquids you don't really like?
However, it is a great time to use up all those e-liquids you don’t really like and given I don’t seem to like many at all – I have a ton in my cupboard 😉
How to prevent smokers leg?
Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reaching or maintaining a moderate weight, and eating a balanced diet, may help prevent smoker’s leg. However, if a person has difficulty walking or their legs become pale or discolored with no pulse, they should seek immediate medical attention.
What is smoker’s leg?
Smoker’s leg refers to symptoms in the leg resulting from a condition that doctors call peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD causes narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the arteries in the leg. It can also affect blood flow to the:
What is the best treatment for smokers leg pain?
Medication. A doctor may prescribe medications to reduce pain and other symptoms of smoker’s leg, including: cilostazol (Pletal) to reduce claudication symptoms. daily aspirin therapy or clopidogrel (Plavix) to reduce blood clotting. statins, such as rosuvastatin (Crestor) or atorvastatin (Lipitor), to reduce cholesterol levels.
What is the most common symptom of PAD?
The most common symptom of PAD is muscle pain or cramping when walking, especially in the:
Can smoking cause leg cramps?
In people with smoker’s leg, blood flow reduction may cause leg pain or cramps when walking. The treatment options for smoker’s leg may include lifestyle changes, prescription medications, and, in severe cases, ...
Is smoking a risk factor for PAD?
Stopping smoking: Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for PAD . Quitting smoking may help slow the progression of PAD and reduce the risk of complications.
What is a case of vapochondria?
I see the problem here: Another case of vapochondria. A neurotic condition whereby people who vape suddenly try to blame all manner of medical conditions on their vaping habits - that they never would have given a thought to blaming on their smoking habits.
Is it because of vaping that I have a swollen foot?
Yeah.. not EVERYTHING is because of vaping. And even if some particular symptom IS because of vaping, at least indirectly... such as, for example, the foot/leg swelling I suffered during my first 6 months as a vaper.... quitting vaping would NOT have been the answer.
What are your opinions on vaping in public/inside?
I will be the first to admit that I am constantly breaking rules and vaping where I am not supposed to. Gotta go on a flight, no problem I'll just discreetly hit my caliburn and ghost the hit. Going to a sports game? Hit that bad boy in the crowd. I am not blowing huge clouds, or any clouds really. So I am just wondering if it's inconsiderate, even if nobody notices me ? And do you guys do it ?
What is the cause of muscle cramps?
Muscle cramps/pain is a symptom of dehydration.
Does nicotine affect the morning mover?
Neither found a notable effect from nicotine. Caffeine is the confirmed "morning mover". However, they were both small studies (16 and 11 participants, respectively) and I can't access the full studies, but I imagine anyone with an already-sensitive digestive system was eliminated (no pun intended).
Can you smoke a cig if you feel moop?
Absolutely! It was almost always the way to go if I was feeling a moop coming on I would smoke a cig and let nature take its course...
1. Calcium deficiency
If you are deficient in calcium, you may experience muscle cramps and spasms. This is because calcium helps muscles contract and relax. Without calcium, the muscles cannot maintain their normal tone, which can lead to aches, cramps, spasms, and muscle weakness.
2. Sleeping position
Nighttime leg cramps may be related to foot position. We often sleep with our feet and toes pointing away from the rest of our bodies. This position called plantar flexion shortens the calf muscles, making them more susceptible to cramping.
3. Too tired
Overexertion of the body, such as after high-intensity exercise or excessive exercise, can lead to continuous muscle contraction in a short period. This anaerobic exercise of the muscles produces a lot of acidic metabolites, and the accumulation can stimulate calf cramps.
4. Too cold or too hot
If your muscles are too cold, or if it’s too hot outside and you’re sweating a lot, you can lose a lot of magnesium and potassium. This can cause an imbalance in your body that might make it easier for you to get muscle cramps.
5. Disease
Cramps may occur when there is a decline in liver function, when you have hypothyroidism, parathyroidism, motor neuron disease, and when you take certain blood pressure and lipid-lowering medications.
1. Hot compress
If you have a leg cramp, use a hot towel to help reduce the pain. You can then massage the area to further relieve the leg cramp.
2. Stretching
Many people’s first reaction to leg cramps is to bend their legs, but this practice will intensify the pain. The correct approach should be to straighten the leg or stand straight up immediately. If you cannot act on your own, you can also seek someone else to stretch your big toe with your hands.
What does it mean when your calves are cramping?
Cramping sensation. Professor David Newby, British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiology, said: "If you get a gripping, cramping sensation in your calves when you are walking, it might be worth seeing your doctor, as that can be a marker of PAD (peripheral arterial disease).
What does it feel like to have a PAD?
Pain on the move. Symptoms of PAD include cramping and pain in the calves, thighs, hips or buttocks - but only in the muscles rather than the joints. It also feels different from the muscle soreness caused by exercise that could last for hours or days. And unlike muscle pain from sport, the soreness occurs only during movement ...
How long does it take for pain to go away with PAD?
The medical term for this is "intermittent claudication". The pain can range from mild to severe, and usually goes away after a few minutes when you rest your legs.
How do you know if you have PAD?
Other symptoms of PAD can include: hair loss on your legs and feet. numbness or weakness in the legs. brittle, slow-growing toenails. ulcers (open sores) on your feet and legs, which don't heal. changing skin colour on your legs, such as turning pale or blue. shiny skin.
How many women are affected by a syringe?
It affects one in every ten women over the age of 50 and one in every five over the age of 60, according to Dr Aruna Pradhan, a cardiologist and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. However, it's more likely to occur as people get older or among people who smoke or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.
Can PAD be a sign of a serious problem?
The symptoms of PAD often develop slowly, over time. If your symptoms develop quickly, or get suddenly worse, it could be a sign of a serious problem requiring immediate treatment. These readings will then match if your arteries are clear and low blood pressure in the ankle indicates you may have PAD.
Can leg pain be a sign of a heart attack?
Doctors said that leg pain can, in some cases, be an early warning sign of a deadly stroke or heart attack.
How to prevent smokers leg?
Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reaching or maintaining a moderate weight, and eating a balanced diet, may help prevent smoker’s leg. However, if a person has difficulty walking or their legs become pale or discolored with no pulse, they should seek immediate medical attention.
What is smoker’s leg?
Smoker’s leg refers to symptoms in the leg resulting from a condition that doctors call peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD causes narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the arteries in the leg. It can also affect blood flow to the:
What is the best treatment for smokers leg pain?
Medication. A doctor may prescribe medications to reduce pain and other symptoms of smoker’s leg, including: cilostazol (Pletal) to reduce claudication symptoms. daily aspirin therapy or clopidogrel (Plavix) to reduce blood clotting. statins, such as rosuvastatin (Crestor) or atorvastatin (Lipitor), to reduce cholesterol levels.
What is the most common symptom of PAD?
The most common symptom of PAD is muscle pain or cramping when walking, especially in the:
Can smoking cause leg cramps?
In people with smoker’s leg, blood flow reduction may cause leg pain or cramps when walking. The treatment options for smoker’s leg may include lifestyle changes, prescription medications, and, in severe cases, ...
Is smoking a risk factor for PAD?
Stopping smoking: Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for PAD . Quitting smoking may help slow the progression of PAD and reduce the risk of complications.