I was wondering if anyone knows because whenever I smell Marijuana smoke my heart races. Last time it happened I almost had to go the Hospital. I also get headache sometimes.
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Dope can bring on panic attacks which make you feel like your having a heart attack trust me your not, though I doubt you were smelling it at the time ;) and of course the more times it happens the more your mind brings on the attacks knowing what happened when you "smelt it" the first time. Dont get me wrong I am not saying these do not feel real or unpleasent. Suggestion; keep away from the stuff, drugs of any kind do damage to the body in whatever format either subtle or otherwise. \nYou know if you had said "everytime I put my hand in a vice and turn it,it hurts"  everyone would easily tell you the answer ... Dont do it !!!!
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It can mess with your head(well duh) but I mean more than just at the moment.  It can cause or make depression worse, it doesn't cause mental disorders but can make them worse.  It kills motivation, causes cancer, causes impotence.  Its emotionally addicting, which can be just as bad as a physical addiction.  What you really have to think about is why do it in the first place, there aren't many reasons to smoke pot other than at the moment it feels good, but there are a lot of reasons not to.  I have smoked pot for years, and honestly I wish I had never started.  I wonder where my life would be if I hadn't.
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Because smoked marijuana contains a variety of combustion compounds, it can damage the lungs and possibly the immune system. Several health committees recommended the development of an inhalation device that delivers pure THC -- the active ingredient in marijuana -- to the lungs. Such a device has not yet been created.\n\nThere is some evidence -- but no scientifically valid studies -- that marijuana is useful in treating some forms of epilepsy and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.\n\nSome studies show that smoked marijuana is effective for some patients in relieving nausea caused by cancer and chemotherapy. \n\nThere is evidence that marijuana may improve the appetite and help patients gain weight. This could be lifesaving for AIDS patients who develop wasting , a severe weight-loss condition. \n\nSmoking marijuana is effective in lowering pressure inside the eyeballs of some patients with glaucoma. A word of caution, however: the drug also drops blood pressure, and this could compromise blood flow to the optic nerve and damage vision.
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I wonder if the people that say marijuana is so terrible have ever tried it before.  It's by FAR better than alcohol, alcohol turns people mean, makes them puke, and get's them into strangers beds, When have you ever seen a high person doing any of the above???....Exactly!
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There are some newer studies out which indicate that marijuana can trigger a psychotic mental illness such as schizophrenia in a small number of people who should not be at risk of developing such illnesses. And for a person who is psychotic marijuana will increase their symptoms. If you are young and smokeing a lot it will alter the way your brain developes and lead to depression among other things. You should look up Dr. Drew from loveline, he is more knowlageable on this subject than I. But some cliches for ya "too much of anything is bad", "everything in moderation".
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Yes, horrible, sweating, wake up screaming nightmares.\n\nI quit using it, I ended up smoking to calm myself because I was so freaked out, and I desperately needed some sleep.
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Go to the Dr.  Also, quit smoking...I don't know what is wrong with you, but it sounds like you are going to drive yourself crazy worrying about it...I hope you feel better and all goes well...Good luck!\n\nLung cancer would show a shadow on at least one of your lungs.  Since, your X-ray was clear you should be okay.  \n\nI just saw your other question...Go to the Dr., meanwhile, just calm down and try to relax.  Easier said then done, but you are going to make your stress level increase and in turn your headache's are probably going to get worse.  Breathe and relax...
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don't smoke it either, but i honestly don't see anything wrong with it.  pot???  give me a break.  they should make it legal.  by the way, i've said this before and i'll say it again.  i used to work for the M.A's office.  and as long as i was there i've seen overdoses on cocaine, heroin, etc.  even toxic alcohol poisoning, but NEVER EVER, EVER, had i seen or even heard of someone overdosing on pot!!!  go figure??
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Alcochol and cigarettes are both pretty bad, I've had family & friends die from both of those.....but no "marijuana" related deaths....go figure....the legal ones kill.....
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See your Dr. just to make sure but this may be migraine. I suffer migraine . Don't have a lot of pain in my head but , Light ,noise and confusion make me very agitated. I sometimes have blury vision and before a headache I will have a visual aura. I do get pain in my neck with an attack. Migraine can also make you very tired. Sometimes even someone talking to me makes me want to scream. Sensivity to light and noise is constant to me ,not only when having an attack. I also have pain allover my body most of the time. Never thought there was a connection to migraine till now, maybe that is why doctors can't find a cause for the pain . I'll have to mention this idea to him . Thanks.
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Oh dear.  HBP is an often ignored condition that can be deadly.  If you smoke?  Stop.  Also, you could have blood vessels that are a bit close to your typmanic membrane in your ears that can magnify any type of rise in blood pressure (whoosh  whoosh with every beat of your heart)and/or constant adrenaline pumping because that is your body's defense mechanism when there is something wrong...you may not even know what it might be?  See your doctor and tell him/her about your concerns and don't let him/her poo-poo your concerns.  Demand an answer.
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First of all nothing is wrong with you, that only happens when u get addicted and ur not right now. Your smelt it because u were curious and thats all. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE IDIOTS WHO ARE SAYING HOW TO GET IT AND THATS ITS OK TO BE HIGH! STOP! While you still can, kick the habit, check into rehab, do anything to stay away from that stuff. I'm telling you from experience, that stuff can kill you. Believe me I would no.
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It doesn't work and its terrible for your lungs and your brain.\n\nIts a fact that Cannabis doesn't kill brain cells, it simply "tickles" the receptors that the chemical dopamine resides in.  This makes the dopamine go back into your spinalchord reliving back pain and also since its not in your brain you get hungry, hence the munchies.\n\nALL smoke does however contain carbon monoxide but that can be filtered through water or even avoided by cooking or using a vaporizor.\n\nThe legal bud will not get you stoned, it will just give you a bad headache and a bad taste in your mouth.  Probally also sore lungs and not enough money in your wallet to get real nuggets.\n\nSalvia Divinorium extract DOES work but its nothing like Cannabis.  And its kinda difficult to consume because you have to use a torch lighter, use a water bong, and hold the smoke in your lungs for 30 seconds.  Its intense so dont do it alone.  But it is legal.  Just nothing like cannabis.\n\nI'd just stick with cannabis, and be careful not to get caught because the only thing thats dangerous about cannabis is it's legal status.
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first off what are you doing that means you cant have weed trace in your hair? second it would still look unfavourable that you were condoning pot smoking. if you're trying to avoid the police, i believe 6 months is the standard time for trace to leave your body (I watch a lot of CSI)
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Hello Sue\n\nIm not a doctor but I do have some experience in this area. I was a smoker for 50 years but stopped cold turkey after a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery 14 months ago.\n\nIt is my theory that smoking robs the heart and artories of oxygen and that allows plaque buildup, it also hampers your breathing and causes laziness so smokers are less apt to exersize then non smokers are.\n\nAfter 14 smoke free months my risk of heart attack is now half that of a smoker and thats a good thing.\nBy the way I was smoking 2 packs a day so it wasnt easy.\n\nLeon
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You will go through withdrawls. Marijuana is a vasodialator. Thats why it works so good for migranes! So now your blood flow is more constricted in addition to quitting.  Try some caffeine and drink LOTS of water.
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You're chances are VERY low!  I'm sure you're fine.  You might have some heartburn or a little high anxiety.  That is the usual cause of chest pain, etc.  Just relax.  If it's really driving you crazy, go to your GP and have them do some tests on your heart and blood pressure for some peace of mind.  If you quit smoking, that's a step in the right direction!