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[wendywoo66]

I was very excited when I managed 8 days without a cigarette and began to prefer my electronic cigarette. However, this did not last as I woke up one morning and could not breathe. My doctor now is testing me for COPD and given me a ventalin inhaler. What I find so weird is that although I do suffer with chest infections every winter I have never experienced symptoms of COPD. I have stopped the e cig and I am now using nicotine replacement. I feel so miserable. I have been trying for twenty years to give up and the cost in both health and monetary terms is ridiculous. Why do I do it?

[Atlantida 3 YEAR WINNER]

Wendy, such a shame you had to stop the e cig... I wonder if it had something to do with the liquids you were vaping? There are many poor quality liquids out there, but there are also some high quality liquids. Vaping has been helping me along quite a bit. Of course, if your lungs are compromised right now, the patches are a better option, for sure. Hang in there and be strong. Maybe take this COPD as a way of your body inviting to start the New Year in a better, smoke-free way? Maybe you could talk to your doctor about Champix? It's working for me, maybe it will work for you too?

Best of luck and take care. Have a healthy and happy 2016.

[wendywoo66 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Atlantida]

Thank you so much. I bought the best quality UK made Jac liquid and I am not allowed champix unfortunately. But I am very determined to see the new year in as a non smoker so I will continue with the patches and anything else that will feed my craving.

[Atlantida 3 YEAR WINNER in reply to wendywoo66]

Wa to go, that's the spirit! Have a very happy 2016.

[Hidden in reply to wendywoo66]

The ecig wouldn't affect your breathing because it dosent go in to your lungs I have COPD and used the ecig to stop and I still use it

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Hi Wendywoo66 a big warm welcome to our quit support community

Wendy, I think we all know deep down in our minds that smoking just aint flippin good for us perhaps when we were younger and it was all the trend, but not now eh

As for the e-cig, these arnt for everybody But saying that, am just wandering why you managed for 8 days with it, before you suffered from breathing difficulties Wendy, did you change your e-liquid part way through those 8 days Plus, there are 2 different types of e-liquids, if you have an e-cig shop near you, then please nip in and have a word with them

Rite, COPD !!, we have quite a few members on here who suffer with COPD and I think very nearly all of them have become worse whilst quitting than they were before { This makes me wander perhaps you had COPD whilst you were smoking but didnt realise it !! } But, But, a few weeks down the quit journey and thay start to recover as in, chuck their inhaler away and some have got rid of their tablets but, you just have to give it time

What sort of NRT are you using cos we could perhaps help you with that and as for you feeling miserable, I'm afraid thats part of the package when we first quit, BUT, it does get easier with time, again, we just have to be patient cos you think how long you been smoking for

Wendy, if you could please let me know your quit date, then I will gladly sort you out with a Winners badge, cos thats what you are gal, a Flippin WINNER Never ever give up giving up

If you look to your right on this post, you will see Pinned posts and Topics, have a nosey around them

We have a motto on here, NOPE, Not One Puff Ever

Hope to speak soon Pete

[wendywoo66 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky]

Hi Pete

I did a lot of research before I invested in an excellent E cig. I then went into their shop and tried all the different flavours and strengths etc. I chose the more expensive UK made liquid and the very first time I tried it I felt my lungs go very very tight. I did not know what was happening at the time and continued to puff like a good un on my new best friend. The breathing difficulties developed over the period of 8 days until one day I got out of bed and could hardly breath. It was so bad I have not used my e cig since. I am gutted because I really did like it.

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to wendywoo66]

Hi Wendy

I'm just thinking a Inhalator might suit you cos its a plastic ciggie that you put a nicotine cartridge in and suck on, there is no vapour, you just get a kick of nicotine, plus this way you will still get the hand to mouth thing

You can get these from your local chemist or most big supermarkets

[wendywoo66 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky]

Ha great minds think alike I am sucking on one right now

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to wendywoo66]

Ha ha nice one gal I hope its helping you

Wendy, if you could please let me know your quit date, then I can award you with a Winners badge

Just you shout out Wendy if you need any help and we will gladly try to help you

[madametobacco49 in reply to monky]

I looked online for these and all I found were these big ol face masks--do you know where I can get find them and give it a try--Im doin e cig now--but open to other things thanks

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hiya Wendy and welcome to quit support😊

Sorry to hear your diagnosis and from what I know, they actually add something to cigs to widen your airways so you can inhale the deadly chemicals more easily😩

Many of our members with COPD struggle initially but it's really worth it in the long run. It's a roller coaster of emotions this quitting malarkey but stay close to this site as there's lots of help available😊

[Andrew-S]

Hi Wendy welcome to the site and happy new year. Well done on 8 days smoke free. I was miserable and raging all the time but it gets better. Hope u have better luck with the NRT it is getting me thru 👀🍾🙊🍦🍦😇

[wendywoo66 LONG TERM WINNER]

Thanks and happy new year to you too. I think smoking is no longer an option !

[Andrew-S in reply to wendywoo66]

Yeah definately the right thing to give it up. 😀

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi wendy and welcome to quit support

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis- however by quitting smoking you are giving yourself the very best chance to minimise any further damage

Keep this site nice and close, we have a great bunch of members who will support you along your quit journey

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[Hidden]

Hi I used the pencig to stop smoking in July 2014 liquid flavoured. My breathing once I stopped the normal cig got worse but that's just all the gunk coming out of your lungs and the ecig the vapour doesn't go in to your lungs think I have got that right

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Hidden]

Hi Amanda2, a big warm welcome to our quit support community and a massive WELL DONE to you for being smokefree for very nearly 18 months that is some quit ya got going on there gal

Amanda, if you could please let me know your quit date, then I can add you to the Wall of Winners and keep your Winners badge up to date and thankyou soooo much for trying to help Wendywoo66 its soooo kind of you

Enjoy your smokefree life Amanda and hope to speak soon gal

Pete x

[Hidden in reply to monky]

Hi monky I can't remember the exact date I stopped just remember it was July 2014 I had support from the the stop smoking group at St. John's hospital in Livingston they could support me but not supply the ecig at that time. I still use the ecig when I feel stressed at the low strength xx

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Hidden]

Hi Amanda, no worries gal what if I put your quit date as mid July 2014, like the 15th July is this ok with you Amanda

I dont think any hospital supports the e-cig yet cos it's not regulated by the Government !!

I too still use the e-cig at those ermmm, times eh I'm a little ahead of you, I quit 27th May 2014 the best ever decision I made in my life yep even better than choosing er-in-doors xx

[Hidden in reply to monky]

Hi monky yes that date is ok. Well done to you in quitting. I read some ware that the NHS is now supplying the e cig on prescription to aid people to stop smoking think that is a good idea I couldn't get it when I stopped because the NHS didn't recommend it at that time but they still supported me. I have COPD and have just recently been diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis but life goes on.

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Hidden]

Luv that 17 month badge Amanda, well done on a terrific quit👍🏼

Welcome to our lovely quit family😊

[Hidden in reply to Briarwood]

Thank you brainwood well done to you too

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Amanda I now have you well and truly logged in

There are quite a few members on here with COPD, perhaps you will get to meet some of them but I'm sorry, I dont know what psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis is, so I will go and find out Amanda, then I will know eh

You take care now young Lady and see's ya soon

[Hidden in reply to monky]

Hi monky I have also joined the BLF Beyond Psoriasis and Arthritis Action sites on HU. I find them very helpful as well

[madametobacco49]

you are a nicotine addict--That's the truth and it isn't easy to overcome addiction--Keep trying--and wish you luck

[chronis 16 Months Winner]

smoked for 25 years 2 pack per day. I;m using e-cig now for 1,5 year (first atempt to quit cigarete its going well) after 2 month of e-cig I had symptoms that you are described ok I went to gp make all examinations and so on. Actually I was fearless when I was smoking... All come negative all the symptoms held about 2 month. My probles was pain in the chest and short of breath, the pain was from spastic colitis where was came from the anxiety(which I dint understand when I quite cig) the breath was ok after 2 weeks or so. I think every people is different and some have strange withdrall some not. So be patient , patient is the key, go day by day..unfortally miserable is one of the feeling you have to be patient. Stay focus think your health in six months....in six months you will be ok,,,,,, patienttttt good luck....stay focus