Question 1

if i have had a kidney transplant  will smoking marijuana harm me or the kidney or lifespan of the kidnry?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unlikely, but anything is excess is harmful. And the deleterious effects of tobacco abuse increases the risk of every form of cancer in addition to suppressing the immune system. Keep the mj use to a minimum.

Question 2

i had a kidney transplant a little over 2yrs now. i want to how can smoking cigarettes and marijuana effect or hurt my kidney in anyway?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely it will: Smoking generates carbon monoxide and other compounds that injury the lining of blood vessels, the endothelium.  Patients with kidney transplants are already at risk for endothelial injury based on hypertension, diabetes, and immunosuppressive drugs.  The #1 cause of death and kidney loss is related to endothelial cell injury, namely heart attacks and transplant nephropathy.  Don't do it!

Question 3

sould people that have had a kidney transplant stay away from marijuana? or is it no big deal to smoke after transplant?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea : Standard answer is that we fear anything foreign going into immunosuppressed  lungs  because of infection. We also worry about irresponsible behavior - skipping med doses and appointments, etc. However, if that is avoided, occasional use may be reasonable.

Question 4

can i smoke marijuana after kidney transplant to treat my anxiety and insomnia ? couple times a week usage.

Accepted Answer

Marijuana: Marijuana has been shown to reduce anxiety and insomnia but you must also be careful because some types of marijuana in some people can actually increase anxiety. Talk to your doctor and of course work with your state dispensary to know you are getting a pure and medically reliable strain. Good luck.

Question 5

can i smoke marijuana after kidney transplant to treat my anxiety and insomnia ?

Accepted Answer

Precautions: The marijuana may relax you, but may also exacerbate your problems significantly, so could be deleterious.  If not legal where you live, there is another aspect of concern.  Would explore further with your doctor, as there are many better approaches to treating anxiety and sleep disorder.

Question 6

does smoking hash/marijuana (once in 3 months) increase uric acid levels further where egfr and other kidney tests, including ultrasound, are normal?

Accepted Answer

: It should not. But these drugs are in general harmful to health and should be avoided

Question 7

i have one kidney and smoke marijuana every day
it is very negative for the kidney smoking marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Smoking (inhaling smoke, which is full of lung irritants and cancer-causing chemicals) of any kind is unhealthy and bad for patients. There is rarely a need for smoking marijuana, but some people want to and like to smoke pot. However, if one's doctor has prescribed weed as a medical treatment, the risks and benefits will have to be compared.

Question 8

can you use marijuana to treat post kidney transplants with ongoing nausea?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely Not: Marijuana is not safe in post transplant patients as it may  interact with many of the anti rejection medications and alter their levels. Consuming marijuana will also disqualify you from getting another transplant in the future if this one fails.

Question 9

i`m 30 years old and one kidney from 23 years ago and smoke marijuana.
it is very negative for the kidney smoking marijuana?

Accepted Answer

No: We would have found this by now. If you choose to use this familiar recreational intoxicant that makes folks silly, do it safely and don't drive a motor vehicle. This is not the place to discuss public policy, though I am not aware of any serious commentator in the medical community who has supported our draconian laws against cannabis since I started reading in the 1960's. Best wishes.

Question 10

i have had a kidney transplant  my allergy doctor want me to take bactrium is this ok.

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: It is good that you asked your doctor and i'd recommend doing as your doctors recommend. If you are still unsure, you can always get a second opinion or ask other doctors involved in the transplant process.  They can communicate with each other and come up with a treatment plan.

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Sould people that have had a kidney transplant stay away from marijuana? or is it no big deal to smoke after transplant?

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Can i smoke marijuana after kidney transplant to treat my anxiety and insomnia ? couple times a week usage.

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Can i smoke marijuana after kidney transplant to treat my anxiety and insomnia ?

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Does smoking hash/marijuana (once in 3 months) increase uric acid levels further where egfr and other kidney tests, including ultrasound, are normal?

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I have one kidney and smoke marijuana every day it is very negative for the kidney smoking marijuana?

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Can you use marijuana to treat post kidney transplants with ongoing nausea?

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I`m 30 years old and one kidney from 23 years ago and smoke marijuana. it is very negative for the kidney smoking marijuana?

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I have had a kidney transplant my allergy doctor want me to take bactrium is this ok.

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