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royal

Is it safe to smoke marijuana if you have a case of Pectus Excavatum? Mine i guess isn't too serious because the last time i went to the doctor he didn't mention anything bad about my case, he just said that i have less lung capacity reserve than the next man. He said smoking could cause a respiration ailment in me before the next man, but he didn't say to what degree or much anything else about it, so that's why i'm asking here. Most of you probably have no clue what i'm talking about, so i'm guessing this is a question for the beloved Mamabudz, but if you have anything to share, please do. I finally found out the name of my condition and how to spell it, so i was just researching it online and what i read from most sources said it isn't thought to be life threatening, but it gets worse through puberty years and could cause trouble breathing, etc.. I've also come to the conclusion that this is the reason for most of my paranoia while i'm high (i haven't smoked for a few months now, at first due to probation but now more because of this), because my heart beats against my ribcage and i can see it when i look in the mirror (barely noticable i guess but still). All responses are appreciated. Thanks guys (and girls)...

royal

 

Devio

Damn i can tell you that if i had a lung condition i wouldnt be smoking at all.

If i were you i would go talk to the doc again and find out for sure what the deal is. but ****, that sucks for you man you could always try a vaporizer. I dont think that has any smoke involved.

Good luck

royal

It's not just due to the fact of the inhaling of the smoke, i am also concerned with heart rate, etc. due to the fact that i don't have as much reserve as you. No wonder my heart beats like a horse on a racetrack (literally) when i'm extremely high. It used to scare the **** out of me. There are surgical options to fix the condition, but i have no clue on how safe they are or any information about them. Thanks for posting though.

Feorge Gorman

Good idea! You can always eat it too!

pOOn

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royal

I also smoke cigarettes, usually around half a pack a day, up until now (now i'm not smoking anything at all until i talk to my doctor). I'm going to go see him as soon as possible.

Damn i'm feining for a smoke right now :/.

 

Qwel

You're over the cigs, if your going to smoke, smoke MJ or don't smoke.

Mamabudz

gosh

...i'm touched

{note to Panama...don't even go there...}


Most of the information available about this condition relates to children and the various surgical techniques so there was no info on "smoking and PE"

My suggestion however is that since this condition does effect the lungs' capacity -- especially the left lung, the heart and the ability of the aorta to function at an optimal level, has been linked with MVP (m. valve prolapse) and MVR (m. valve regurgitation), that smoking ANYTHING is contraindicated -- in simple terms NOt A Good Idea.

Next question...eating it? vaporizing it?

Well, both can increase heart rate and that is not beneficial...

If I were to suggest which manner would be a better choice I would say vaporizing becasue eating mj is difficult to control as to titration (how much you are taking in and how "stoned" you are getting)

Are you considering surgery? The reports I have read is that surgery will eleviate the problems associated with PE. More insurance companies are recognizing that this is a painful condition not simply a cosmetic deformity and that quality of life issues important enough to cover costs.

Let me know how you are doing and again...to summarize...

I do not advise using marijuana at this time due to your condition. Sorry to be a bummer, but I like you...I'd like you to be healthy and around for awhile...just selfish I guess

...have a cookie

Hugz,

Mama Budz

CheebaMonkey

What about a tincture (as an alternative to a vaporizer)?

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royal

To Mamabudz (thank god you are here) and everyone else that has replied so far, thank you so much for all your advice. I really appreciate it.

Mamabudz, i was thinking about surgery very seriously today (the one that isn't "very instrusive"), but i have no clue as to how safe it is or how much it will cost (wheather insurance will cover all/most of it like you said). All of the websites i've looked at online say that the surgery will fix the problem, but i haven't read anything that concludes how safe it is. If you (or anyone else for that matter) find any links to that information, i'd love to have a look for myself.

Thanks to everyone for understanding what i am going through, i appreciate all the support.

Super Woman

I've never heard of that, what is it?

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