Roxabox Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I don't know if it's just my inability to drink fluids regularly or if it has something to do with the e-cig but I've been getting a lot of cramps in my foot and leg lately and the only thing that has really changed in the past month was me quitting analog cigs and picking up the e-cig. Has anyone else experianced similar problems or know if there is a correlation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatroy Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I'm not a Doctor, but I do play one on TV...Your dehydrated, cramps are a symptom. easy fix..DRINK WATER! Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I'm not a Doctor, but I do play one on TV...Your dehydrated, cramps are a symptom. easy fix..DRINK WATER! What he said! WATER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Yeah, I get mild ones if I don't drink enough water as well. Contrary to popular belief, bud light is NOT watered down! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Almost certain to be dehydration. I too am not a doctor, but I DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night! Bushwick, Mtdobies and Tam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxabox Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lol, thanks guys. I figured. I'm terrible about drinking anything other than coffee during the day. Just wanted to make sure there was no connection with the e-cig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lol, thanks guys. I figured. I'm terrible about drinking anything other than coffee during the day. Just wanted to make sure there was no connection with the e-cig. There is a connection. Both the PG and VG are humectants. They will absorb the moisture in your body and dehydrate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxabox Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 There is a connection. Both the PG and VG are humectants. They will absorb the moisture in your body and dehydrate you. Okay, so I guess I'm not as crazy as I thought I was. Good thing I bought a huge bottle of Gaterade for work today. Duro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuab3687 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Okay, so I guess I'm not as crazy as I thought I was. Good thing I bought a huge bottle of Gaterade for work today. Gatorade is good, but water will be better for rehydrating you faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I hate water with a passion and cannot drink it plain. I also drink a LOT of alcohol on the weekends on the lake and that combined with vaping can dehydrate you immensely. I have started using Mio (the little bottle you squirt flavor into water) and Crystal Light packets you mix with a bottle of water. The Crystal Light with Caffeine is the BOMB for a boost. 60mg of caffeine per packet about the same as two coffees. MSmom601 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have a medical background... and I can tell you... YES... hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! And, it is a good idea, now that you're off the analogs, to increase your vitamin intake... a good daily multi-vitamin, and it does not hurt to have extra C and B-complex too. These will help to stave off the food cravings which usually set in a few weeks after quitting smoking. You'll also want to increase your vitamin D intake... get out in the sunshine! 20-minuntes a day of sun gives your body more vitamin D than drinking a whole gallon of milk... In general, though... leg/foot cramps are a sign of Potassium deficiency. Eat a banana and have that extra couple glasses of water every day, and you'll see those cramps diminish or go completely away! Potassium in a pill form will work, but nothing beats the natural vitamin from a banana... both in quantity and the body's ability to absorb it! Joshuab3687 and Bebop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliestheman Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I came in here to say it sounds like potassium deficiency is a good theory after reading your posts. I started reading about PG/VG allergies and such, which led me to some posts and articles Rip Trippers had commented on. I checked his youtube and there's a video, I think it's the one titled "Vaping Side Effects" or something like that. He discusses his process of having leg cramps and meeting with medical professionals, tests he had, and how it turned out to be potassium he was needing. I'm not saying that's your problem, but it's worth watching that video and considering it. NOTE: I think this is the video of his, I'm working and can't watch it to confirm it's the potassium topic'd one. I can also add, when I first quit smoking and started vaping, I had some dehydration issues. It's REALLY strange for me to say that. I drink water like a camel when it gets to a river except I drink like that 24/7. I don't know if because I was vaping I was just not picking up my tasty beverage of ice water as much, I think it might be that I drank enough water but didn't drink it at a consistent level throughout the day, Since I started vaping I have to remember to drink water consistently not just when I get to a stopping point at work or when I get home in the evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporJunkie Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Water, Water, and more Water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmedeanna64 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Rox, coffee is a diuretic which means it will probably make you more dehydrated cause you have to tinkle more! Dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmedeanna64 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Taking extra vitamin E really helps with leg cramps. My dr told me and it really helped me! Dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnoh Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I vote for the water and potassium fix. I read years ago that muscle cramps often relate to a potassium deficiency and the cure? As stated above, a banana and water. Works almost instantly. Really! Then recently, I heard watermelon also works so I tried it and yep it does, except takes longer because of all the work to open the thing to get enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSmom601 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I am a true believer in dill pickles and pickle juice for cramps...my kids make popsicles with it for summer time and we drink it straight out of the jar...I don't like bananas so the pickle works for me. jonnoh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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