Is It Safe To Have Marijuana For Chronic Pain?
Question: This is a question for a Cardiologist. I am a Retired RN and have had four chest stents placed four years ago with out any problem I am on several Cardiac meds. I also have longstanding Fibromyalgia and was placed on disability at age 55 because of it. My current physician suggested that I try Marijuana to control my pain. I have been on various NSAIDs for this and am currently on Vicodan which is only a bandaid at best for the pain. I am now 69 years old 5'10" and overweight (225lbs) I am concerned that the Marijuana will affect my Cardiac Stents and need to know preferably from a Cardiologist if this is a good idea? I should also say I have been to the gym and each and every time wind up with a joint replacement so far two knees and one hip so I am reluctant to try the gym any more. The pain and aching have taken a toll on the quality of my life so I thought I would get an unbiased answer from your site. Thank You for any insight you can offer
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Brief Answer:
Marijuana use doesn’t affect coronary stents.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
As you are having chronic pain that is not subsided with other pain killers, it is ok to start using marijuana. Nothing wrong will happen with your stents, marijuana use doesn’t affect coronary stents.
Just follow your doctor's advice.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
Marijuana use doesn’t affect coronary stents.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
As you are having chronic pain that is not subsided with other pain killers, it is ok to start using marijuana. Nothing wrong will happen with your stents, marijuana use doesn’t affect coronary stents.
Just follow your doctor's advice.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
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