Hi,
I recently switched to ecigs and I am finding much less symptoms. Is there a direct correlation between tobacco and UC? I know I am addicted to nicotine, which I get in my ecigs. I am wondering if anyone else out there has had milder symptoms by switching out from tobacco?
I use bullsmoke.com for the ecigs and I probably lowered my overall nicotine intake, as I am using 12mg. I believe a regular cigarette would have more? Maybe I am wrong. I am wondering if it's a stress issue or just the fact tobacco might be a trigger whereas the vapor from the ecig isn't.
Any opinions?
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SHERRY
Moderator-Allergies/Asthma and Alzheimer's, Co-moderator-UC
Diagnosed Left sided UC in '92 - meds: 6mp, Colazal, Remicade and Bentyl*Unable to tolerate ALL mesalamines*, in '11 diagnosed with IBS, Diverticulosis, Fibromylagia..I also have Sacroiilitis, Scoliosis, Raynauds, OA, PA, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Dry Eye and allergies controlled by Zyrtec and Singular
SHERRY
Moderator-Allergies/Asthma and Alzheimer's, Co-moderator-UC
Diagnosed Left sided UC in '92 - meds: 6mp, Colazal, Remicade and Bentyl*Unable to tolerate ALL mesalamines*, in '11 diagnosed with IBS, Diverticulosis, Fibromylagia..I also have Sacroiilitis, Scoliosis, Raynauds, OA, PA, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Dry Eye and allergies controlled by Zyrtec and Singular
I have seen other people mention that the ecig isn't as effective :( I am sorry to say it because smoking is so bad for you and I would imagine the e-cig is a little lless harsh.
Co-moderator: Ulcerative Colitis
Diagnosed with Pancolitis, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux & Migraines. Battling Extreme Exhaustion.
Currently: Asacol (2800mg) + 6mp (25mg) + Pristiq (50mg) + prilosec (40mg) +Canasa (1g PM) + cerazette
Co-moderator: Ulcerative Colitis
Diagnosed with Pancolitis, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux & Migraines. Battling Extreme Exhaustion.
Currently: Asacol (2800mg) + 6mp (25mg) + Pristiq (50mg) + prilosec (40mg) +Canasa (1g PM) + cerazette
You don't get cyanide which reduces systemic H2S, and you don't get carbon monoxide which surpresses your white blood cells. So, technically its not as good for UC but its a safer alternative to still get the benefit from nicotine.
Diagnosed at age 12 with ulcerative colitis in 2002. 21 years old with recent gallbladder surgery!.
Current daily meds
5-ASA
Vitamin D 6000 ui
Calcium 600 mg Magnesium 300 mg
1 packet of VSL #3
Vitamin B12 1000 mcg once a week
Raw cabbage apple juice daily :)
Avoids: Eggs, gluten/wheat, aspartame, sucralose, food colouring and larges amounts of meats
Diagnosed at age 12 with ulcerative colitis in 2002. 21 years old with recent gallbladder surgery!.
Current daily meds
5-ASA
Vitamin D 6000 ui
Calcium 600 mg Magnesium 300 mg
1 packet of VSL #3
Vitamin B12 1000 mcg once a week
Raw cabbage apple juice daily :)
Avoids: Eggs, gluten/wheat, aspartame, sucralose, food colouring and larges amounts of meats