Smoking Marijuana as a CF Patient

RafaelPalazzo · Nov 17, 2006

First of all, I'm not just posting here to be controversial or for attention. This is a true story from my life and since it applies to this group of people I thought I would share it as a means of serious discussion. Don't troll.

Ok so for a while I've been in "decent health" I mean I'm 18 years of age and my doctor says my lung function is dcent (like uh 100 percenti or something, it was 140 a few weeks ago but i suck at treament s and dont do them twice a day all the time, classes at 630 in hte morniong suck man) and apprently my weight is in the 5th percentile for males my age right...fiurst time it's ever been actually, godDAMN papa john's can deliver! thats my favorite pizza place, FYI...anyway, i probably would NOT have done this had I not been hospitalized and "tuned up" or whatever about near the end of august, but luckily I've been feeling awwwriiiiiiiiight lately so I figured "what the hell" wait, yeah, so basically I'm getting a ride home from work right and my co-woirker driving me asks me if I wanna smoke some of the crhonic right...so i say "yah im into that" and I take two hits...one of them is okay, didn't seem to do much, 2nd one had me coughing for like 5 minutes straight <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> loool... mofo told me tonight he thought i was gonna die or some ***** like that! anyway I hacked up this huge piece of phlegm, probably the size of...a marble and that was over. i was like "damn man...yah im okay, I don't think I'm cut out for this ***** though...at least i tried though right???" then he drops me at my house.

needless to say, 10 minutes later I was high as a kite and it all seemed worth it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

now my question is, does anyone here know exactly how bad the smoke is? i'd never smoke cigs, that ish is for wannanbe touigh guys who wear leather jackets and think they look cool when the hardest they act is flaming people anonymously on livejournal.com loooool but since weed smoke is bad but NOT AS BAD im wondering what it does

thanks and GOODNIGHT

RafaelPalazzo · Nov 17, 2006

First of all, I'm not just posting here to be controversial or for attention. This is a true story from my life and since it applies to this group of people I thought I would share it as a means of serious discussion. Don't troll.

Ok so for a while I've been in "decent health" I mean I'm 18 years of age and my doctor says my lung function is dcent (like uh 100 percenti or something, it was 140 a few weeks ago but i suck at treament s and dont do them twice a day all the time, classes at 630 in hte morniong suck man) and apprently my weight is in the 5th percentile for males my age right...fiurst time it's ever been actually, godDAMN papa john's can deliver! thats my favorite pizza place, FYI...anyway, i probably would NOT have done this had I not been hospitalized and "tuned up" or whatever about near the end of august, but luckily I've been feeling awwwriiiiiiiiight lately so I figured "what the hell" wait, yeah, so basically I'm getting a ride home from work right and my co-woirker driving me asks me if I wanna smoke some of the crhonic right...so i say "yah im into that" and I take two hits...one of them is okay, didn't seem to do much, 2nd one had me coughing for like 5 minutes straight <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> loool... mofo told me tonight he thought i was gonna die or some ***** like that! anyway I hacked up this huge piece of phlegm, probably the size of...a marble and that was over. i was like "damn man...yah im okay, I don't think I'm cut out for this ***** though...at least i tried though right???" then he drops me at my house.

needless to say, 10 minutes later I was high as a kite and it all seemed worth it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

now my question is, does anyone here know exactly how bad the smoke is? i'd never smoke cigs, that ish is for wannanbe touigh guys who wear leather jackets and think they look cool when the hardest they act is flaming people anonymously on livejournal.com loooool but since weed smoke is bad but NOT AS BAD im wondering what it does

thanks and GOODNIGHT

RafaelPalazzo · Nov 17, 2006

First of all, I'm not just posting here to be controversial or for attention. This is a true story from my life and since it applies to this group of people I thought I would share it as a means of serious discussion. Don't troll.

Ok so for a while I've been in "decent health" I mean I'm 18 years of age and my doctor says my lung function is dcent (like uh 100 percenti or something, it was 140 a few weeks ago but i suck at treament s and dont do them twice a day all the time, classes at 630 in hte morniong suck man) and apprently my weight is in the 5th percentile for males my age right...fiurst time it's ever been actually, godDAMN papa john's can deliver! thats my favorite pizza place, FYI...anyway, i probably would NOT have done this had I not been hospitalized and "tuned up" or whatever about near the end of august, but luckily I've been feeling awwwriiiiiiiiight lately so I figured "what the hell" wait, yeah, so basically I'm getting a ride home from work right and my co-woirker driving me asks me if I wanna smoke some of the crhonic right...so i say "yah im into that" and I take two hits...one of them is okay, didn't seem to do much, 2nd one had me coughing for like 5 minutes straight <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> loool... mofo told me tonight he thought i was gonna die or some ***** like that! anyway I hacked up this huge piece of phlegm, probably the size of...a marble and that was over. i was like "damn man...yah im okay, I don't think I'm cut out for this ***** though...at least i tried though right???" then he drops me at my house.

needless to say, 10 minutes later I was high as a kite and it all seemed worth it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

now my question is, does anyone here know exactly how bad the smoke is? i'd never smoke cigs, that ish is for wannanbe touigh guys who wear leather jackets and think they look cool when the hardest they act is flaming people anonymously on livejournal.com loooool but since weed smoke is bad but NOT AS BAD im wondering what it does

thanks and GOODNIGHT

Scarlett81 · Nov 17, 2006

Any smoke of any kind is terrible for cf lungs. There's conspiracy theorists that claim all type of crap that its harmless, or helps you gain weight and that justifies it. The bottom line, proven, all smoke is bad for cf lungs. You are slowly but surely destroying your lung function.
As long as you own it and know what you're doing, then do whatever you want. You have your right. Just know what you're doing and the consequences of it, which over time are fatal. This isn't the answer anyone wants to hear, but its fact.

Wish you the best.

Scarlett81 · Nov 17, 2006

Any smoke of any kind is terrible for cf lungs. There's conspiracy theorists that claim all type of crap that its harmless, or helps you gain weight and that justifies it. The bottom line, proven, all smoke is bad for cf lungs. You are slowly but surely destroying your lung function.
As long as you own it and know what you're doing, then do whatever you want. You have your right. Just know what you're doing and the consequences of it, which over time are fatal. This isn't the answer anyone wants to hear, but its fact.

Wish you the best.

Scarlett81 · Nov 17, 2006

Any smoke of any kind is terrible for cf lungs. There's conspiracy theorists that claim all type of crap that its harmless, or helps you gain weight and that justifies it. The bottom line, proven, all smoke is bad for cf lungs. You are slowly but surely destroying your lung function.
As long as you own it and know what you're doing, then do whatever you want. You have your right. Just know what you're doing and the consequences of it, which over time are fatal. This isn't the answer anyone wants to hear, but its fact.

Wish you the best.

donnadee · Nov 17, 2006

Well I have heard that one joint is equal to 10 cigarettes, I don't know how true that is. I used to smoke both before I found out that I had CF, and my cough was alot worse before I quit. I think that now that my lungs are so involved that it would just hurt to much to try. I do miss the buz though.

donnadee · Nov 17, 2006

Well I have heard that one joint is equal to 10 cigarettes, I don't know how true that is. I used to smoke both before I found out that I had CF, and my cough was alot worse before I quit. I think that now that my lungs are so involved that it would just hurt to much to try. I do miss the buz though.

donnadee · Nov 17, 2006

Well I have heard that one joint is equal to 10 cigarettes, I don't know how true that is. I used to smoke both before I found out that I had CF, and my cough was alot worse before I quit. I think that now that my lungs are so involved that it would just hurt to much to try. I do miss the buz though.

Jade · Nov 17, 2006

As mentioned above, breathing anything other than clean air is harmful in some way. 99% of what's claimed about "mary jane" being helpful at all is false. Plus the legal issues if you get caught, just not worth it.<img src="">

Jade · Nov 17, 2006

As mentioned above, breathing anything other than clean air is harmful in some way. 99% of what's claimed about "mary jane" being helpful at all is false. Plus the legal issues if you get caught, just not worth it.<img src="">

Jade · Nov 17, 2006

As mentioned above, breathing anything other than clean air is harmful in some way. 99% of what's claimed about "mary jane" being helpful at all is false. Plus the legal issues if you get caught, just not worth it.<img src="">

BoardkilL · Nov 17, 2006

I guess I'd have to agree with the others, it's bad. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I never smoked cigarettes (duh), and if I'm close to anyone that smoke cigarettes, both in and outdoors, I feel seriously crappy in a matter of seconds. With weed though, as long as it's not mixed with tobacco, I'm more or less fine. I'd say I smoke weed maybe once or twice a year on average, not very often, and I only cough a little and don't feel sick afterwards. It's probably bad, but nowhere near as bad as tobacco. Smoking it in a bong makes it a lot better too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Then again, I've always been pretty healthy, around 100% lung function, 184cm tall and 90+ kilos (BMI is pretty much on overweight). If you wanna get a buzz going I'd still recommend some other way of using it, like make something you can eat or drink with it. If you do it right it can be pretty tasty, and definitely better than smoking. For most, if not all, CF-ers I'd say smoking, weed or tobacco, would be extremely bad. Luckily weed has never really been a big problem for me, just those damn cigarettes people insist on smoking everywhere. Would probably be different if I used it more freqently though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Mariuhana in food or drinks and chewing tobacco, the "healthier" versions for CF-ers? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> I use swedish chewing tobacco quite a bit in periods, as it gives a nice buzz and doesn't damage lungs like cigarettes.

BoardkilL · Nov 17, 2006

I guess I'd have to agree with the others, it's bad. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I never smoked cigarettes (duh), and if I'm close to anyone that smoke cigarettes, both in and outdoors, I feel seriously crappy in a matter of seconds. With weed though, as long as it's not mixed with tobacco, I'm more or less fine. I'd say I smoke weed maybe once or twice a year on average, not very often, and I only cough a little and don't feel sick afterwards. It's probably bad, but nowhere near as bad as tobacco. Smoking it in a bong makes it a lot better too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Then again, I've always been pretty healthy, around 100% lung function, 184cm tall and 90+ kilos (BMI is pretty much on overweight). If you wanna get a buzz going I'd still recommend some other way of using it, like make something you can eat or drink with it. If you do it right it can be pretty tasty, and definitely better than smoking. For most, if not all, CF-ers I'd say smoking, weed or tobacco, would be extremely bad. Luckily weed has never really been a big problem for me, just those damn cigarettes people insist on smoking everywhere. Would probably be different if I used it more freqently though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Mariuhana in food or drinks and chewing tobacco, the "healthier" versions for CF-ers? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> I use swedish chewing tobacco quite a bit in periods, as it gives a nice buzz and doesn't damage lungs like cigarettes.

BoardkilL · Nov 17, 2006

I guess I'd have to agree with the others, it's bad. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I never smoked cigarettes (duh), and if I'm close to anyone that smoke cigarettes, both in and outdoors, I feel seriously crappy in a matter of seconds. With weed though, as long as it's not mixed with tobacco, I'm more or less fine. I'd say I smoke weed maybe once or twice a year on average, not very often, and I only cough a little and don't feel sick afterwards. It's probably bad, but nowhere near as bad as tobacco. Smoking it in a bong makes it a lot better too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Then again, I've always been pretty healthy, around 100% lung function, 184cm tall and 90+ kilos (BMI is pretty much on overweight). If you wanna get a buzz going I'd still recommend some other way of using it, like make something you can eat or drink with it. If you do it right it can be pretty tasty, and definitely better than smoking. For most, if not all, CF-ers I'd say smoking, weed or tobacco, would be extremely bad. Luckily weed has never really been a big problem for me, just those damn cigarettes people insist on smoking everywhere. Would probably be different if I used it more freqently though. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Mariuhana in food or drinks and chewing tobacco, the "healthier" versions for CF-ers? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> I use swedish chewing tobacco quite a bit in periods, as it gives a nice buzz and doesn't damage lungs like cigarettes.

Hughett · Nov 17, 2006

Well, for some reason posting my response was not working. I did a reply to another topic that was the same awhile back. Soooo, if you interested enough in my opinion you can click <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=11752&highlight_key=y&keyword1=weed">HERE</a> here for it.

You wanted to know what it does. My post explains many of the effects in short term, long term, and the social end of it.

*Also, if you do a search of the site for this topic you will find tons of other threads dedicated to the Mary Jane.*

Hughett · Nov 17, 2006

Well, for some reason posting my response was not working. I did a reply to another topic that was the same awhile back. Soooo, if you interested enough in my opinion you can click <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=11752&highlight_key=y&keyword1=weed">HERE</a> here for it.

You wanted to know what it does. My post explains many of the effects in short term, long term, and the social end of it.

*Also, if you do a search of the site for this topic you will find tons of other threads dedicated to the Mary Jane.*

Hughett · Nov 17, 2006

Well, for some reason posting my response was not working. I did a reply to another topic that was the same awhile back. Soooo, if you interested enough in my opinion you can click <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=11752&highlight_key=y&keyword1=weed">HERE</a> here for it.

You wanted to know what it does. My post explains many of the effects in short term, long term, and the social end of it.

*Also, if you do a search of the site for this topic you will find tons of other threads dedicated to the Mary Jane.*

Diane · Nov 17, 2006

Here's some generic advice ( but wise advice) so take it for whats its worth. If you want to keep that 100% lung function for a long time, dont smoke ANYTHING. Given the fact that lung function drops all on its own even in perfectly healthy people with age you are just asking for trouble by smoking.

Diane · Nov 17, 2006

Here's some generic advice ( but wise advice) so take it for whats its worth. If you want to keep that 100% lung function for a long time, dont smoke ANYTHING. Given the fact that lung function drops all on its own even in perfectly healthy people with age you are just asking for trouble by smoking.

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