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How Can Costochondritis Be Treated?
Hi I’m A 14 Year old Female With costochondritis I’ve had it for 7 Days & im a heavy marijuana smoker ... I smoke everyday but recently I haven’t because of the condition . I went to the hospital & I was prescribed Motrin 800 & that really helps the pain. But my question is , is it okay to smoke now? I heard that it’s okay as long as I don’t cough because that will make it worse
Fri, 25 May 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The costochondritis is an inflammatory process involving the rib joints. Primary care is with ice application, analgesic, balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity and other supportive measures. Use of Marijuana at this stage will hamper the immunity process and recovery, so I do not recommend at present.
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The costochondritis is an inflammatory process involving the rib joints. Primary care is with ice application, analgesic, balanced nutritious diet to combat the immunity and other supportive measures. Use of Marijuana at this stage will hamper the immunity process and recovery, so I do not recommend at present.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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