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Is It Safe To Have Marijuana Despite Having Chronic Pancreatitis?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Question: I have chronic pancreatitis. Can I eat rice with marijuana?
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes but in consultation with your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are some studies which suggest that marijuana can be used for pain management in chronic pancreatitis.
However the evidence is not strong enough to recommend its use.
There are a few reports which show that it can cause pancreatitis.
Marijuana use might be illegal in some regions.
In case you want to try marijuana for pain management, please do so in consultation with your doctor.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Is It Safe To Have Marijuana Despite Having Chronic Pancreatitis?

Brief Answer: yes but in consultation with your doctor Detailed Answer: Hello, There are some studies which suggest that marijuana can be used for pain management in chronic pancreatitis. However the evidence is not strong enough to recommend its use. There are a few reports which show that it can cause pancreatitis. Marijuana use might be illegal in some regions. In case you want to try marijuana for pain management, please do so in consultation with your doctor. Hope this helps Regards Dr Samir Patil