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jfserama · 05-20-2009, 03:00 PM

Has anyone else had bad experiences combining these two? I smoked a lot yesterday (well, a lot for me). I had two bowls of tobacco within 15 minutes of each other, then had a cigar a few hours later. I had a little nic buzz at this point. I then took a shower a few minutes later, and almost immediately felt nauseated.

I cut that shower short and took a nap till I felt better.

Is this because of some reaction between the nicotine and the hot water, or was I just having a bad day?

Sweet_Cigars · 05-20-2009, 03:03 PM

Not sure about the hot shower, but next time you get a nicotine buzz try taking in as much sugar as you can. ie coke, drpepper, candy bar, teaspoon of sugar. I haven't tried this yet but I heard it helps with the buzz.

jfserama · 05-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks, I'll have to try that next time!

Reverie Forest · 05-20-2009, 08:59 PM

The effects of nicotine increase your heart rate. Thus increasing your core temperature. Hopping into a hot shower is going to warm you up even more, and with the increased heart rate, spread it more quickly. Basically, you are overheated, and most likely dehydrated.

Professor Mike · 05-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Ok here's what happened. Nicotine is a central nervious system stinulant and a vasocontrictor. It constrict the vessels in the body causing an increase in blood pressure and riise in core temp. The hot shower causes vasodilatation. The vessels dialate. You have the same volume of blood flowing through a larger space,thus a sharp drop in blood pressure and thus the nausea. Lay flat on your back and elevate your feet above the level of you heart and your BP will return to normal. Drink large volumes of fluids(No ALCOHOL,No CAFFINE) while smoking. Avoid sudden changes in core body temp.

Prof. Mike

jfserama · 05-21-2009, 11:59 AM

Thank you Prof. Mike, that makes sense. If it ever happens again (hope not!) I'll have to try elevating my feet like you said. Combine that with Sweet Cigars suggestion (and make sure I'm hydrated) and I should be good to go!

Thanks for helping me figure it out all!

Reverie Forest · 05-21-2009, 12:11 PM

You out did my statement, apparently, Mike. Well said.

Vrbas · 05-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Bees hate hot water... you gone done pissed 'em off.

s.tyler · 05-21-2009, 01:11 PM

sounds like you just had a little too much nicotine. maybe the shower/hot water made you feel worse....

Cigary · 05-21-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Mike

Ok here's what happened. Nicotine is a central nervious system stinulant and a vasocontrictor. It constrict the vessels in the body causing an increase in blood pressure and riise in core temp. The hot shower causes vasodilatation. The vessels dialate. You have the same volume of blood flowing through a larger space,thus a sharp drop in blood pressure and thus the nausea. Lay flat on your back and elevate your feet above the level of you heart and your BP will return to normal. Drink large volumes of fluids(No ALCOHOL,No CAFFINE) while smoking. Avoid sudden changes in core body temp.

Prof. Mike

Good explanation here,,,just make sure you don't smoke in the shower. lol

jfserama · 05-21-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Good explanation here,,,just make sure you don't smoke in the shower. lol

haha, I actually though about trying this before (not seriously planning on it, but the thought has crossed my mind). But, with what happened the other night (and the impracticality of such a thing) I don't think it would be a good idea!

txraddoc · 05-21-2009, 07:56 PM

I believe that nicotine actually causes hypotension (low blood pressure) rather than hypertension as well has tachycardia. Nicotine alone could be resonsible for your symptoms as well.