Allergic Reaction

[Grant951]

At first I thought I was allergic to the e juice but it turns out it was the withdrawals (nausea and such). But two days ago my legs started itching like crazy and gets red bumps all over them. It appears to be hives after doing some research. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, but I still want to see what you all think. I was vaping 24mg cinnamon that is 60/40 water/VG (according to the lady at my local shop). I changed flavors and it hasn't helped, even some new ones have showed up.

[bcartervol98]

Water? Not sure I would ask any more questions to that person lol.It is most likely 60% Propylene Glycol and 40% Vegetable Glycerine. I see allergy posts all the time, but PG allergies are relatively rare. If you have ever used lotion, shampoo, kissed a girl with lipstick on, used soap or a body wash, then you have already come in contact with PG. If you have ever eaten marshmallows, candy, flavored water, cheeses, puddings, yogurts or about any processed foods you have had Vegetable Glycerine. Ever had a reaction to any of those?

I am not a medical professional by any means, but allergies to ingredients in e-liquid are extremely rare. If you havent been prone to allergies in the past, then this most likely is not an allergy. It could be from your body detoxing from the analogs since there are tons of chemicals and carcinogens your body is no longer ingesting. I dont know what it is, but highly doubtful it is an allergy to the vaping unless you have some shady liquid.

[Grant951]

Yeah I'm not too convinced myself, because when I initially went in there she told me it was PG. I do know some liquids I've seen do have distilled water instead of PG though. Thanks for the answer. I'm anxious to see what my doctor says, the bumps are driving me crazy and I really don't want them to spread. I also don't want to go back to analogs. If I can't keep vaping it's inevitable.

[Christie]

Water? Not sure I would ask any more questions to that person lol.It is most likely 60% Propylene Glycol and 40% Vegetable Glycerine. I see allergy posts all the time, but PG allergies are relatively rare. If you have ever used lotion, shampoo, kissed a girl with lipstick on, used soap or a body wash, then you have already come in contact with PG. If you have ever eaten marshmallows, candy, flavored water, cheeses, puddings, yogurts or about any processed foods you have had Vegetable Glycerine. Ever had a reaction to any of those?

I am not a medical professional by any means, but allergies to ingredients in e-liquid are extremely rare. If you havent been prone to allergies in the past, then this most likely is not an allergy. It could be from your body detoxing from the analogs since there are tons of chemicals and carcinogens your body is no longer ingesting. I dont know what it is, but highly doubtful it is an allergy to the vaping unless you have some shady liquid.

pg is also in vanilla extract just sayin

And btw im alergic to cinnamon oil. I get hives if it touches my skin and I can feel it in my lungs if I vape it . (but I like it and sometimes do it anyway)

also 24 nic makes me nauseous, and headachey too!

try a nice vanilla with 11 nic

Edited August 5, 2013 by Christie

[bcartervol98]

Everyone has to find what works for them. I am not a fan of the taste of VG and try to put just enough to have a good vapor cloud. 80-20 or 70-30 seems to be the ticket for me. I am all 24mg all day every day but everyone's bodies have difference tolerance levels I am sure.

[Aquatroy]

My guess is the cinnamon, unless you've had shellfish recently. And perhaps the nicotine. When I tried patches I had skin reactions....

[Grant951]

I'll scale down on the nicotine when I get more. I'd still probably get my fix with 18. I vaped the cinnamon flavor a few days before without problems. It's a shame too, it's by far my favorite so far. But it also make the other flavors not as noticeable when I switch social be it's for the better. I'll stop using the cinnamon and see what's up. I'll let you guys know what the doc says tomorrow.

[BirdDog]

When you go to your doctors appointment, he will probably asked what you might have come in contact with the last few days. Walking in field, mowing the lawn, insecticides, new soap/detergents, medications or maybe a new pair of pants that haven't been washed yet. It really could be anything. Did you take anything like Benadryl to see if that helped with the itching and hives?

[Grant951]

No, I haven't tried benadryl or anything, I don't have any at home and I forget to get some whenever I'm out. I'll definitely tell him about the e juice. I'll just tell him I quit smoking first and see what he says. Then I'll tell him about the e juice.

[BirdDog]

I should have been more clear. Other than vaping and quitting smoking, you haven't done or changed anything else in your life recently? I just find it strange if you were having an allergic reaction to the e-liquid that it would only affect your legs.

Good luck with your appointment! I hope the doctor can make some sense of what is happening to you.

Edited August 6, 2013 by BirdDog

[Christie]

Changed detergent maybe? fabric softener?

[Grant951]

He seemed to think they were bug bites of some kind. I'm going to let them clear up (which they appear to be doing) and try the cinnamon flavor again and see if that's what caused it. I have mixed feelings about my doctor honestly, I've had skin problems in the past that he was wrong about. I should probably find a new one lol. Anyways, I can't think of anything new though, I started drinking coffee last week but I really don't think that's it. That's the only other new thing in my life though. Maybe they are bites?

[spydre]

If you try again, and break out again, I would try a different brand, not just a different flavor. It could be something in how that brand is made up.