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batailleseyes

batailleseyes

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Does anyone know the effects of pot on a person who has physical issues (pain) combined with some mental issues (I had a back surgery and I was put in the same room with someone with bowel issues, and I got e-coli poisoning and menengitus). As a result I now (3 years later)have certain speech issues and memory problems. I loved smoking pot, but my wife now feels it would be detrimental to my health. 3 years later?? Is she right or is the damage done and I can smoke again. This is a point of contention between us. Any helpful and informed opinions are greatly appreciated.
 
Everyone is going to respond differently. If you loved it and have a desire to try it again, go for it - but take it slow. If it makes things better, go with it.

Cannabis is a very safe substance, and my personal, non-medical opinion is that it will make you feel better if anything. I highly doubt that it would bring out any latent problems or aggravate what you described, but - as always - proceed with caution.

So... Can you or can't you? The only way to answer that is to see first-hand with the input here, but first and foremost using your own discretion. I hope that was helpful, I really think you just have to see for yourself but go about it meticulously.
 
I don't think it's going to do anything negative, and I'm pretty sure it would definitely help with the pain given that that's the main purpose of it being legal medicinally. Just go slow and take it easy.
 
My wife says I can smoke it 1 time every 2 months. That, to me, is not reasonable. I enjoy it, it makes me happy, but she is concerned that it may further damage my memory. I don't know how true this really is. I would settle for once a month. Any evidence that 1 time a month is that much worse than 1 time every 2 months?
 
Nope. If you're willing to go with once a month I think she should be stoked. It's fuck all really, your memories going to be fine if you're taking 4 week breaks between sessions, imo anyway. Of course I would test that theory after the first time I smoked up, and see how my memory is. If you're all good then go with once a month. If you feel fuzzy go with 2 months, or don't smoke at all again if you're worried.
 
Not smoking again is NOT an option. I used to smoke it daily before my accident, and she had no problem with it then. It's because I have minor damage to a small part of brain that this now has become an issue.
 
Yeah I know. I'm just saying smoke it, then see how your memory is going and how you feel and stuff like that. Don't just keep smoking and convince yourself that its all good and you're fine if its actually getting worse. Nobody is going to be able to tell you how often you should smoke, that's your decision and you're the best person to make that decision, provided you're honest with yourself and take it slowly.
 
are you seeing a neuro/psychologist to monitor or improve your mental condition? i admit i know little about meningitis but if you want to blaze all day, a little sudoku or crossword can't hurt.
 
Thank you all for your advice. I think I have enough to make my claim on still smoking occasionally. Thanks a "pound."

If anyone still has some more info. please feel free to post it... I can use all the ammo you have.

p.s. I'm seeing a neurologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, ostiopath, and a general practitioner.
 
Not all potheads are halfwits. There are many intellectual ones out there... somewhere...
 
batailleseyes said:
Does anyone know the effects of pot on a person who has physical issues (pain) combined with some mental issues (I had a back surgery and I was put in the same room with someone with bowel issues, and I got e-coli poisoning and menengitus). As a result I now (3 years later)have certain speech issues and memory problems. I loved smoking pot, but my wife now feels it would be detrimental to my health. 3 years later?? Is she right or is the damage done and I can smoke again. This is a point of contention between us. Any helpful and informed opinions are greatly appreciated.
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I think there is a more important question you should be asking yourself than can you smoke pot safely or not. And that is which is more important to you; getting high on a drug you have not done for over 3 years or having a happy and stable marriage. Because really what you are doing here is possibly putting a drug before your wife and her desires for your health and happiness in the relationship. Personally even if you can safely smoke, it is clear she is not happy with the idea. I am of the opinion that you should just write weed off and focus on building the strength of your marriage. Weed is a fleeting pleasure, marriage and emotional bond with your wife is for a lifetime. Life is to short to have a wedge put between you even if only temporary.
 
Moral, your point is noted and appreciated. Before my injury there no discussion about me smoking or not. I did, a few times a week. Now, I don't at all. We agreed that once every two months would be suitable. And, so, I'm abiding by that schedule. We have a great relationship, we are honest with each other, care for each other, and love one another. In fact she used to smoke with me. She is only concerned about my health. So, I am going to bring her to my next DR's appointment and put it all on the table, and then we both will decide. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
 
batailleseyes said:
Moral, your point is noted and appreciated. Before my injury there no discussion about me smoking or not. I did, a few times a week. Now, I don't at all. We agreed that once every two months would be suitable. And, so, I'm abiding by that schedule. We have a great relationship, we are honest with each other, care for each other, and love one another. In fact she used to smoke with me. She is only concerned about my health. So, I am going to bring her to my next DR's appointment and put it all on the table, and then we both will decide. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
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That is a wise decision, then you can put it all out in the open and decide with the doctor if it is what is best for you. Your doctor could probably give you a better medical perspective then us here at BL.
 
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