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What Could Bouts Of Sweats And Hot Flashes, Lightheadedness, Gastro Issues With History Of Being On Marijuana Indicate?

hi. i am having strange feeling of bouts of feeling hot and sweaty. sometimes this makes me slightly lightheaded. i do have gastro issues, was a heavy marijuana user now cut down alot. Also dont always sleep well and feeling anxious. wondering what could be cause
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hi,

Many people develop an anxiety disorder after abusing marijuana for a long time. Sweating, hot flushes, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, abdominal discomfort etc can all be due to anxiety. You may benefit with treatment from medicines of the SSRI class like sertraline, escitalopram etc. Please consult a doctor and start medication if the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder is confirmed. Also try to quit or at least cut down on marijuana as much as possible.

Hope this is of help. Best wishes.
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What Could Bouts Of Sweats And Hot Flashes, Lightheadedness, Gastro Issues With History Of Being On Marijuana Indicate?

Hi, Many people develop an anxiety disorder after abusing marijuana for a long time. Sweating, hot flushes, lightheadedness, sleeplessness, abdominal discomfort etc can all be due to anxiety. You may benefit with treatment from medicines of the SSRI class like sertraline, escitalopram etc. Please consult a doctor and start medication if the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder is confirmed. Also try to quit or at least cut down on marijuana as much as possible. Hope this is of help. Best wishes.