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Cannabis

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Elizabeth, ZA

I've taken cannabis oil since last year October+-
Whent to London for the holidays.
Never got sick. Didn't take my oil with.
Back in SA i feel tired. I've started with my oil again last night. Can't it be the heat?

February 6, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I swear by all cannabis use! CBD, flower, tintures or pills. Before 2013 I was on over 20 pills a day, then I switched to cbd & medical grade cannabis and it has given me a total new outlook on life as a whole. I'm able to to things again that I couldn't just 6yrs ago.

February 6, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Sun and heat is bad for lupus. We can’t get too cold or too warm. Just like baby bears oatmeal. Lol. 🥰

February 6, 2019
MyLupusTeam

Are you asking about the use of cannabis while taking hydroxychloroquine for lupus? If so, here is some relevant information from the knowledge base:

- Forms of Cannabis Use
- Inhalation (smoking or vaping)
- Ingestion (edibles, capsules, oils, tinctures)
- Sublingual (tablets or oils under the tongue)
- Topical Show Full Answer

Are you asking about the use of cannabis while taking hydroxychloroquine for lupus? If so, here is some relevant information from the knowledge base:

- Forms of Cannabis Use:
- Inhalation (smoking or vaping)
- Ingestion (edibles, capsules, oils, tinctures)
- Sublingual (tablets or oils under the tongue)
- Topical (creams, salts, oils, balms)

- Potential Benefits:
- May help treat nausea, appetite loss, psychiatric disorders, sleep issues, and chronic pain.

- Negative Effects:
- Lung Damage: Smoking can irritate the lungs, causing respiratory problems like chronic bronchitis and lung infections, which is particularly concerning for those with lupus.
- Impaired Memory and Concentration: Difficulty in learning and remembering new information.
- Psychiatric Effects: Can worsen symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
- Impaired Judgment and Decision-Making.

- Interaction with Hydroxychloroquine:
- There are concerns about whether marijuana use might affect the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), a common medication for lupus.

For more detailed information, please refer to the source: [Can You Smoke Weed While Taking Hydroxychloroquine? | MyLupusTeam](https://www.mylupusteam.com/resources/can-you-s...).

July 9, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have a question for you CBD oil users. Can I continue taking the CBD oil if my doctor has put me on pretty large dose of prednisone for a flare? I want to continue but is it safe?

February 7, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes the heat is very bad for lupus patient, Take care, I also take cannabis oil and i feel great.

February 7, 2019

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