A 18-year-old male asked:
Im a weed smoker that uses to deal with severe depression. i have recently gone through my third surgery on my patella following a refracture due to the fact it had not healed properly. im worried my weed smoking is effecting my bones?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
If you think so the best thing is to get off the weed. You will save money and be healthier.There is plenty of resources available starting with your MD. You can do it. Good luck
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Answered Jul 20, 2022
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Cannabis is known to delay healing and given your age, would not be the best to treat depression. This would be the right time to discontinue use, talk to your doc about your symptoms.
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Answered Jul 20, 2022
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
There are better, healthier ways to treat depression. See your doctor. Quit using weed while you ahead.
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug and will mess with your brain. MJ users are called stoners for good reason. Wish you good health!
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Answered Jul 22, 2022
Last updated Jul 22, 2022
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