Ever Had A "bad Beat" From Hookah?

[Moki]

Damn.

Okay, so I just wanted to get myself a nice bye-bye with my old hookah, since new one is on the way. I got natural coals ready (I had them like 3 times in my life, from 50+ sessions; I usually go with quickies), threw a bit of molasses on my chocolate flavored tobacco and well.

After half a hour or so, I started feeling pretty fucking bad, so I went for some fresh air and water. This went for about ten minutes or so then I just threw up like crazy.

It's like 15 minutes or so since and I feel crazy bad, I'm shaking like hell. So I realized, woh, best idea would be to go to my PC and start typing (right?)!

Ever happened to you guys? Damn, that wasn't a good. Thing is, I actually really enjoyed that freaking session, until I vomited half of my brain into the toilet.

So... What the hell.

[Epoch]

You need to hydrate! Make sure you have plenty to drink while you smoke.

It sounds like CO2 sickness. Make sure your coals are fully lit, slow down your puffing, and drink water. Edited October 18, 2011 by Epoch

[Floataround]

I never smoke on an empty stomach and without some kind of real drink in front of me , water, tea, juice, etc. Doing so makes terrible results.

[joytron]

The only cure is cold tile floors found in most bathrooms.

[Moki]

Feeling a bit better after 20 minutes of being in shower. Huh. I guess I kinda screwed that up. I was trying to get better at smoke rings (which means I was holding shitload of smoke for quite a long time in my lungs) and when I am alone, I generally inhale pretty often. I started drinking as soon as I started feeling bad, but well, too late. And yeah, I actually ate like 4 hours ago, which probably didn't help either. Well, my bad. Any other "tips" for non-vomiting sessions?

And of course, thanks for answers.

EDIT: By the way, why should my coals be "fully lit"? I am going to make a thread about coals & whatnot later when I feel like it, and this was one of my questions. As I said, I'm pretty big newbie to naturals and they were actually extinguishing on the side they were placed on, is that normal? I had to rotate them like every 3-5 minutes, and in the end, they were almost extinguished from 3 sides or so. Could that be a cause? Edited October 18, 2011 by Moki

[Floataround]

If you are using Naturals, make sure they are fully red/orange ALL the way through on all sides before you place them on your bowl. If you are using quick lights, make sure they have fully ashed over before placing them.


Also, another cause could be the shisha you were smoking. If lets say..you have always smoked starbuzz, and then you switch to a bowl of Nakhla , especially under the conditions you were under, chances are your body is not going to like the huge nicotine jump. The bodies natural response is to vomit.

[Epoch]

[quote name='Floataround' timestamp='1318965620' post='528213']
If you are [u][b]using Naturals, make sure they are fully red/orange ALL the way through on all sides[/b][/u] before you place them on your bowl. If you are using quick lights, make sure they have fully ashed over before placing them.

[/quote]

Yep! Flip them over on the burner and make sure each side is red.

[Moki]

I see. Well, when I took them out of the fire, they were completely red, but they started going black again as soon as I put them on a bowl on one side for too long. God damn it, I feel sick and pissed off at one time.

[dizzbizz]

[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318963662' post='528204']
You need to hydrate! Make sure you have plenty to drink while you smoke.

It sounds like [size=5]CO[/size][s]2[/s] sickness. Make sure your coals are fully lit, slow down your puffing, and drink water.
[/quote]

Fixed.
But yeah this sounds a lot like carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure your coals are lit thoroughly.

[Epoch]

[quote name='dizzbizz' timestamp='1318966267' post='528218']
[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318963662' post='528204']
You need to hydrate! Make sure you have plenty to drink while you smoke.

It sounds like [size=5]CO[/size][s]2[/s] sickness. Make sure your coals are fully lit, slow down your puffing, and drink water.
[/quote]

Fixed.
But yeah this sounds a lot like carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure your coals are lit thoroughly.
[/quote]

Oh shit, what was I thinking? Good catch.

[S3cretz]

Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and drink lots of milk.
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather. Edited October 18, 2011 by S3cretz

[Epoch]

[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318967095' post='528220']
Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and [u][b]drink lots of milk.[/b][/u]
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather.
[/quote]

I assume water would be the best choice...

[Floataround]

[quote name='Moki' timestamp='1318966245' post='528217']
I see. Well, when I took them out of the fire, they were completely red, but they started going black again as soon as I put them on a bowl on one side for too long. God damn it, I feel sick and pissed off at one time.
[/quote]


If you mean that the side touching the bowl blackens, thats fine and normal. The red glow is from the air feeding the coals. The end pressed down is started of oxygen, so it will turn black because nothing is stoking it.

[Floataround]

starved*

[S3cretz]

[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318967223' post='528221']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318967095' post='528220']
Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and [u][b]drink lots of milk.[/b][/u]
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather.
[/quote]

I assume water would be the best choice...
[/quote]
Milk Tends to bond with the Carbon in your stomach.

[vendetta_revived]

Do what everyone has advised and also, don't smoke in an ill ventilated room...I personally just drink water and not milk as it cleans my palette and makes me enjoy my session more.

[joytron]

[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318971031' post='528225']
[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318967223' post='528221']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318967095' post='528220']
Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and [u][b]drink lots of milk.[/b][/u]
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather.
[/quote]

I assume water would be the best choice...
[/quote]
Milk Tends to bond with the Carbon in your stomach.
[/quote]

Can anyone verify the truth in this?

[Tom1]

[quote name='joytron' timestamp='1318973013' post='528227']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318971031' post='528225']
[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318967223' post='528221']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318967095' post='528220']
Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and [u][b]drink lots of milk.[/b][/u]
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather.
[/quote]

I assume water would be the best choice...
[/quote]
Milk Tends to bond with the Carbon in your stomach.
[/quote]

Can anyone verify the truth in this?
[/quote]

People are now smoking with their stomachs?!

What's the world coming to.

[Hassouni]

For me ventilation is the biggest thing, not food or water. Smoking outdoors is the best, but indoors the place needs to have a window open or the fan going. That being said I'm very sensitive to impure air, so your experience may vary

[Pavo21]

i've had this experience but i was drinking A LOT at the bar before so wasn't really the root cause. i smoke a lot on an empty stomach doens't bother me as much but i try to have something to drink all the time cause my mouth dry's up sometimes hydration definitely is key though.

[S3cretz]

[quote name='joytron' timestamp='1318973013' post='528227']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318971031' post='528225']
[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1318967223' post='528221']
[quote name='S3cretz' timestamp='1318967095' post='528220']
Dioxide and monoxide can both do damage.
But monoxide tends to keep you sick longer if you survive.

But like the others said Hydrate and [u][b]drink lots of milk.[/b][/u]
Do a few breathing exercises. And remember never smoke your pipe on an empty stomach.
Never put badly lit coals on a bowl. Wait till Naturals are either glowing red hot. Or qls are completely ashed over.
Take the coal off the bowl for a few minutes if it gets harsh purge the hookah. and take a breather.
[/quote]

I assume water would be the best choice...
[/quote]
Milk Tends to bond with the Carbon in your stomach.
[/quote]

Can anyone verify the truth in this?
[/quote]
Ask yourself if you call the poison hotline whats the first thing they tell you to drink ? Most of the time its milk
Or you could drink medical charcoal. That definitely bonds with it. That bonds with frigin everything

[Coyote]

Yeah sounds like you were sucking on the hose too long without a clean breath.

On another note, [i]Most[/i] of the time when I smoke I don't have anything to drink and I'm smoking on an empty stomach. I don't get sick. However, if I eat something, then smoke, I feel sick. WTF is that about? Don't know, don't care.

[Moki]

I hate milk so much I'd probably vomit again, haha. Anyway, this made me smile:

[quote][b]Passing Out From Smoking Hookah[/b]
One person recommends this.[/quote]

[S3cretz]

[quote name='Moki' timestamp='1319040078' post='528299']
I hate milk so much I'd probably vomit again, haha. Anyway, this made me smile:

[quote][b]Passing Out From Smoking Hookah[/b]
One person recommends this.[/quote]
[/quote]
Thats a good thing Get the toxins out of there!

[Satou]

[quote name='Coyote' timestamp='1319024107' post='528269']
Yeah sounds like you were sucking on the hose too long without a clean breath.

On another note, [i]Most[/i] of the time when I smoke I don't have anything to drink and I'm smoking on an empty stomach. I don't get sick. However, if I eat something, then smoke, I feel sick. WTF is that about? Don't know, don't care.
[/quote]


Agreed!

When ever I had something to eat or drink before or during my smoke I feel disgusting and nauseated. So I don't. But it is different strokes for different folks when it comes to being hydrated, and nourished during or after a session.