What they don't tell you about cannabis before surgery- Dr. Kaveh LIVE
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2023
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Cannabis can lead to serious dependency and even addiction, and it reveals after surgery. What happens to your body with chronic marijuana use?
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Understanding the interactions between cannabis and anesthesia is vital. In this video, we examine the effects of marijuana on anesthetics, particularly focusing on propofol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Cannabis can influence the body's response to these drugs, often making it more challenging for anesthesiologists to predict and manage a patient's reactions during surgery.
We further explore the risks of heightened post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) associated with cannabis use. While marijuana is often touted for its anti-nausea properties, studies show that the regular use of cannabis may actually increase the risk of PONV, a common and uncomfortable surgical complication. This can lead to extended hospital stays and additional treatments.
Another major point of discussion is post-operative pain management. Although medical marijuana can have a role in chronic pain management, cannabis use in surgical contexts can cause issues. Regular marijuana users may experience increased pain sensitivity after surgery, which may lead to higher requirements for opioids, thereby increasing the risk of opioid-related side effects.
Chronic (like daily) marijuana use also increases anesthesia requirements. This may increase the risk of being "underdosed" anesthesia and causing undesired anesthesia awareness.
The metabolization of THC and CBD, the two main active compounds in cannabis, is an area that deserves careful scrutiny. These compounds can interact with other medications in the body, potentially leading to a range of unwanted side effects after surgery. These complications, though preventable, are not widely understood.
Despite the risks outlined, I also acknowledge the role of medical marijuana in patient care. Medical cannabis has been used effectively in managing chronic pain, nausea, and other health conditions when used responsibly. However, it's crucial to understand that its use during and after surgery is a different context altogether, given the potential interactions with other medications and the body's altered physiological state.
We strongly advocate for open conversations with your medical team about all drug use habits, including cannabis. Transparency can be a lifeline in surgical settings, allowing for personalized anesthesia plans and minimizing the potential for unexpected complications.
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This video/speech/channel DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. Patients with medical concerns should contact their physician. If your concern is an emergency, immediately call 911. This information is not a recommendation for ANY THERAPY. Some substances referenced in this content may be illegal, and this content is not a recommendation for, or endorsement of, their use in any way.
As a retired Anesthesiologist having been involved in over 60,000 anesthetics, and personally administered over 30,000 myself, I found that the marijuana patients split into two categories. Some have an increased effect from normal anesthetic dosages, and our drugs doses have to be decreased. And some show significant resistance to our drugs and require much higher doses. Since most patients lie about their actual daily usage, I found it impossible to predict who would be in which group. From my perspective, I just give the drugs incrementally until I obtained the desired effect. It's not rocket science, it's art.
Alot of us daily cannabis users have sensory processing issues that present sub clinically and we are self medicating to deal with that. And people with sensory issues are known to have these types of reactions to pain medicine. My dad for example requires 5xs the normal dose of novacaine but he's extremely sensitive to full anesthesia. Also he's not a cannabis user just the sensory stuff that's undiagnosed cuz we don't smack our faces, scream or go non verbal etc
I never realized this was a thing! I thought it was just me!
"Titrate to effect"
I spent a long time as a street paramedic. I always used to chant that to my students. Haha. Its so easy and straight forward. I hope you are enjoying retirement Doc. 🎉
Can I ask you an unrelated question? I am addicted to a chemical called Phenibut HCL. I am in the long process of weening (it's very dangerous to go too fast) and have been consistent, but I'm still taking it. Phenibut a acts on GABA in much the same way Gabapentin does. I was offered a shoulder surgery for a shoulder that chronically dislocates, but I'm very nervous about the safety of anesthesia with it. What's your unofficial opinion?
@@innapinch7112 I'm happy to help. All our anesthetic drugs are very short acting. There is no prolonged effect from them greater than 24 hours. Most of my patients had nothing significant in their system, except for pain killers, by the time the surgery was over. Just take your normal dose of Pnenibut and we will compensate for any intraop effects. We can manage any unforeseen physiologic changes.
Be sure to ask for a shoulder block. It will make your recovery so much easier, and you will need very little narcotic pain killers.
As for risk, in the 35 years I practiced, I had no deaths, strokes, or heart attacks in my patients. I'm not bragging, I just saying that modern anesthetics are extremely safe. My experience is more the norm than the exception. I've had that surgery myself. It is well worth it to go through the procedure.
SHOUT OUT to all of the doctors that treat us like HUMANS and share information instead of treating us like drug addicts! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!
90% Should be charged with GENOCIDE for breaking the NUREMBERG CODE ... REAL DOCTORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED 💉 💀
thats literally 99.9 percent that treat us like druggies, maybe if they didnt see money, and how they could just knock someone off for an immedient 90k........................
Drug addicts aren't humans?
@thewirah1 most people arent human beings, but person's. a role playing character that's being dictated by the culture to act a certain way.
theyre lost people who need substance to feel other than self...
take pain killers for an instance.
instead of fixing the underlying problem, you take medication to solve the signal in your brain that tells you something is wrong. without touching the part witch is actually causing issues...
or anti depression meds, you take them to not feel a certain way, without actually fixing whats the cause. the root problem...
we act and pretend our whole lives, THAT has nothing to do with being human.
but it has everything to do with acting normal, soo, who's normal is it?
yours, or big businesses their normal witch allows them to make a profit of your illments with numbing medication...
I had a doctor who tried to refuse to take me as the first patient of the day when I had a drug problem.
This was for an endoscopy.
He went ballistic that I could contaminate his equipment with HIV and hepatitis (which I have never had).
After I threatened him with legal action for his discriminatory manner and the implication that he did not clean his equipment between patients, he reluctantly went ahead with the procedure. All without a pre-med injection or a throat numbing spray as he said he was concerned about drug interactions.
I was tied to the bed to immobilise me and he kept the equipment in my oesophagus/stomach after I was wretching violently and showing very clear signs of distress.
I had explained my drug use on admission and was told I should get extra pre-med due to my drug tolerance.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
I'm a 64 yr. old heavy weed smoker. Just had an endoscopy / colonoscopy and thanks to this video I had an open and honest conversation with the anesthesiologist beforehand, came through with out any issues and, unlike a previous Propofol anesthesia, was calm and pleasant in post. The information you've presented alleviated so much anxiety and contributed to a healthy outcome. Thank you so much!
50 yr. old pothead here. I was always very upfront with that. It probably helps that I live in Europe, but I always thought it was a bad idea to force the docs into a guessing game.
I’ve been a nurse for over 30+ yrs and I wonder if you know how rare you are. I pray when I give in and have my knee replaced, that I have an anesthesiologist as knowledgeable and compassionate as you!🙂
All nurses have to get their knees replaced. I go to church with a 30 year former nurse and she ran away from the surgeon for years. She now has new knees and new hips. She's thrilled to pieces and looks like she's had a facelift, which she has not had. She's just not in agony anymore.
yeah, he’s really cool. He actually reminds me of the ‘teez’s I’ve had in my past surgeries. They ALL had great personalities and loved to joke around.
best of luck, be well.
I'm a retired nurse and in need of 2 knee replacement and 1 hip replacement! Im in pain all the time and constantly taking Motrin ! I'm only 62
When I told the surgeon that cannabis helped me post/operation, he laughed at me. I was an ICU nurse since 1979, and really felt blown off by his attitude
Diagnosed with Bi-polar & childhood PTSD about 17 years ago. Tried to use prescriptions....failed me miserably (I would take one at 6 pm, be asleep by 6:30 and be out until 7 am and had young children, not good) and wasn't going to go through the rollercoaster ride of figuring it out. Cannabis was my best way to control and function with my issues. Saved my life. Might not work for everyone, but it helps me tremendously.
Double edged sword always remember that. Hope you don’t have to use it forever
The Endocannabinoid system has the purpose of creating homeostasis within the body. It is proven that there are receptors that are specifically activated when cannabis is consumed. ❤🎉😅
It is also known as the "God Plant." 😊
What does endocannabinoid system do?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the brain primarily influences neuronal synaptic communication, and affects biological functions-including eating, anxiety, learning and memory, reproduction, metabolism, growth and development-via an array of actions throughout the nervous system.
@@Moresco24 It's better than being on synthetic psych meds.
@@Moresco24, that makes no sense
I also have PTSD and Cannabis fully saved my life, and Ketamine therapy made it possible to live.
Before I give you my perspective, this is merely my personal experience: at age 76 I was involved in a life ending auto accident. My car was broadsided [on the passenger side] at approximately 80 MPH. I was simply in the wrong place at the right time. I was not wearing my seat belt at the time (I'll explain later). Needless to say, I wound up in the ER, hanging on to life by a thread. In fact, I flatlined three times before the surgeon began her operation. Obviously, I survived by the sheer will of a surgeon, on weekend duty, who decided she can save a life.
That fateful day, March 13, 2021, I was having a great time with my dog at the dog park on a sunny, warm day. My dog was a two year old pitbull mix, who I rescued from the street. This poor guy had such separation anxiety that I couldn't leave him alone for any length of time. One day, I had to pick up a pair of glasses, and it took longer than I had anticipated, but Rio was okay in the car. Wrong! I was gone for about 15 minutes, but that was enough time for this dog to chew through every seat belt in the car. Anxiety? I should think so. So, that's why I wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time.
Now, for my personal experience...I'm a marijuana smoker, have been all my adult life. That's the reason I became interested in Dr. Kaveh's video about marijuana and surgery. My injuries were so extensive that I wasn't expected to survive. Nobody was able to ask whether I had THC in my system, and I obviously had plenty. Was I just lucky that I had an experienced anesthesiologist on duty, along with an incredibly skillful surgeon, who wouldn't give up on an old man on her operating table? There's no real answer for that, other than, to tell you this: I'm now 79, and I still smoke marijuana. Am I addicted? Sure, but in defense of my addiction, I don't smoke cigarettes, no alcohol, and other than the incredible injuries I now deal with daily, I'm in pretty good health.
The message I have for all you folks who smoke marijuana: Don't get freaked out about this doctor's study about addiction. I have learned through all this, that, death happens, and life happens. We don't have control of that. Live your life as best you can, and if smoking (or ingesting edibles) is your thing, embrace it and be happy with life. It can be taken from you in a fraction of a second, regardless of what a Dr. Kaveh may tell you about addiction and surgery. If you are granted the next minute of life, live it, don't let others do it for you.
P.S. Rio survived the accident with minor injuries, and he was adopted from animal control within a few days. I was still in ICU when they asked what I wanted to do with the dog...I had to give him up. Now, by some miracle, I have a wonderful, six year old German Shepherd by my side 24/7, and life is good as I spark up a big fat, and enjoy this day. 😎
So glad Rio was OK ( and you 😉).
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@@cynthiastogden7000 🤕😎
As the wife of a pothead, I can see why you have a dog at your side and think life is good.
I was in a car accident too. I was awake and told all the staff about my use. They all said no problem. My knees were injured having cartalidge torn in both. I declined my opiod prescription and smoked cannabis. I have pain but I take a puff and drive on.. Ill never run or jog again or be able to do squats at the gym. Knee replacement when the pain is too much. My life,my decision. Weed and my cane.
You are GREAT! I have had 7 different surgeries and I ALWAYS tell my doctors EVERYTHING! The anesthesiologist is your best friend!
You're the first medical professional I've come across willing to give any practical advice about marijuana other than a D.A.R.E. style abstinence message. Thank you.
Don't forget, 'With Love From Dad'
syk: Hardly anybody talks about it objectively. It's almost always either "This stuff is bad, M K" or "This stuff cured my leukemia." Nothing in between,
I have had a few surgery’s and put under and never even thought to discuss c bd or alcohol ? I was fine .
How old is Willie Nelson?❤
@@taddyhamlin90 born April 1933
I was in a motorcycle accident and have MANY debilitating injuries. I’ve had spinal fusion, 7 left knee surgeries, 5 left hand and arm surgeries, shoulder surgery, three right foot surgeries…just to name a few of the more serious injuries. I use medical marijuana to keep me off pills and keep my nausea at bay. I am always transparent to all drs and surgeons. It’s really refreshing to hear an educated doctor speak on cannabis and how it can interact with anesthesia. I feel that most medical staff simply look down on cannabis and try to shame/judge people instead of educating people. Thank you for this video
I'm glad your still with us !!! Thank u for sharing this with us all ❤
Glad to see you are still with us! May the weed be easy to come by, and may you never experience great pain again.
I'm a fellow spinal cord injury patient. Before Cannabis I was prescribed massive doses of Oxycontin, Gabapentin, etc. Cannabis is far more effective with far fewer negative side effects. I've never had a Anaesthesiaologist or any MD or nurse look down on or shame me for my choice. Quite the opposite. My two primaries the last 15yrs encourage my using Cannabis over Opioids as they've seen positive results for patients like me.
If I'd followed Typical Western Medicine protocols, statistically according to actuary tables, I'm looking at many years in a wheelchair and in a nursing home. God willing, I'll continue to defy the statistics until I die an old man. Long-term care insurance is not available to me. No company is willing to write me a policy the last 15yrs.
I can honestly say if I'd done what I was told post op, I'd have a morphine pump. That was actually recommended at one time by an Anaesthesiaologist/Pain Specialist who did nerve oblations in my spine to not much help.
Hey chronic pain & spinal/Neuro damage folks!!!! Try Acupuncture!! ACUPUNCTURE. Please give this a try for at least a month/4 consecutive sessions. Good God it's amazing. Yes, you have to Keep doing it, there's no 'I'm Cured now!'.... actually Idk if that's true or not, but when I was doing Acupuncture, OMG, WOW. Just, Please check that out really!!! It's not covered by insurance unless you're VA, but it's relatively inexpensive & Worth More than Every Penny baby
@@e.1766 I have. It helps greatly with recurring spasms. It doesn't help traumatic nerve damage and torturous, debilitating nerve pain. It's the nerve pain that's the worst for most spinal cord injury patients. Pain so bad you'd agree to have limbs amputated to get rid of it...but the pain isn't in the limb(s).
Been in 8 different surgeries and I have never had a problem. But I always inform my surgeon of my usage. I love knowing this now and I'm very glad I got on your channel and heard you talk about the different medications and the effects of combining them. I smoke on and off for pain. I have also always told my medical team well in advance and you back up what they say. This is an awesome channel am I appreciate you for your honesty and frankness and not being negative about use. My support team tells me just what you said usually it's like surgeries in 2 weeks you need to chill out. Surgery is an important issue in your life and will always be that. Never heard it as in the depth that you are sharing and your honesty is absolutely appreciated and informative! Thank you for the lesson and the time that you take to tell others truth about things that can happen that you do not want to have happen! Good information and thank you again!
I just want to start by saying that I respect what you are doing, by providing the information needed to the people. It is very very hard to trust a doctor with weed, drinking, drugs, cigarettes, etc. I told my surgeon that I had been sober from alcohol for over 15 yrs. They then flagged my chart as alcoholic, even thought it’s been 15 years. The stigma sticks on you. So a life saving surgery for me has now been cancelled because of something that when on for 6 month, got treatment for it and have no desire to go back to drinking. My experience telling a doctor about my past use of alcohol, has ended up cancelling surgery needed to live and now what is going to be end of life care. The system is very broken.
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Praying for u to get the needed surgery!❤ so sorry that happened.
Wow that's horrible 😕
Yes it is and that's wrong.
Don't give up! Ask what you can do in order to get that operation. It is so honorable that you are taking care of your body!
When speaking to any medical professionals it is so important to be completely honest. I'm lucky to have providers that I'm comfortable with speaking frankly about all aspects of my health.
That's a very powerful observation! I hope you feel it has benefited you and your health care
Definitely, even if it’s not about the substances, it can be very defining for your experience whether or not you tell them everything. If you are embarrassed to tell your doctor or think it’s not important about symptoms or side effects, you could put yourself through needless suffering. I’m really glad I have great doctors I can be frank with, it is sad when patients cannot feel like they can talk to their doctor about personal things that are important to their medical care. I am part of a doctor-phobic population, so I see this every time I connect with others in this group.
The trouble is in the US, your insurance company can get this information and use it to raise your rates or deny you care.
But what state are you in? If I told doctors I used pot they’d immediately stop giving me pain meds. They even do it cold turkey. I find that to be malpractice given the possible severity of withdrawal. Texas republicans are fighting legalization like they do in most Republican states. Those idiots believe Reefer Madness was a documentary.
Nope been burned too many times with horrible docs. If I die on the table so be it, past caring.
Dr Kaveh, you're a treasure! I also work in healthcare and it's demoralizing how broken the system is. So grateful that you share your knowledge and empower people and that you validate what so many of us know (the broken system) but are often gaslit when we speak that truth out loud.
Thank you for the work you do in the health care system 🙏
I concur!
I wish this guy was my doctor! He radiates kindness and compassion! So bright I almost need to wear shades.
I've been smoking Marijuana for over 50 years now and have had several surgeries, most recently I had my right kidney removed and my doctor and surgeon both were aware. No problems ever. Thank God for my blessings 🙏
Happy you,stopp rekommand use it .
Did they find a mass on you're right kidney . ?
You’re great I really appreciate you sharing!
Heck yeah 🙌🏽
Glad it worked for you I don't know if I can risk it I'm already doing ketamine therapy
This guy puts me at ease like nobody’s business
I truly hadn't thought like this. THC for myself is a daily thing. Mainly for appetite and anxiety/depression. This is so important, I had no idea. Thank you for this information!!!
I'm 66 years old. I have been smoking pot since I was 11 years old. I had full hip replacement surgery in 2019. I smoked up until surgery and a couple of puffs the morning of the surgery. I didn't know any of this before surgery. I'm very Blessed that nothing happened to me during and after surgery. Thank you for the information! I'm at the point where I'm going to stop smoking pot and think about my future and my health! I am very productive and assume my responsibilities daily. I'm at the point where it's time to stop! One thing I do attribute to smoking pot. At 66 years old, I am healthy and I don't take any prescription medications!
chronic user. had two procedures wherein i was supposed to be sedated unconscious however both times I was experiencing anesthetic awareness - I was totally awake and felt everything during the procedures but couldn't move couldn't even move my eyes or blink. horrible. i wish i knew this information before, thanks for posting this you will save thousands of people the same traumatizing memories.
I'm so sorry you had that experience, but I greatly admire your vulnerability in sharing that. I hope you learned something new and feel empowered to advocate for your health 🙏
U have to have better sense than that !!! U can’t use some other drugs that change ur mental and emotional feelings . It’s full of chemicals and u have to know all of them are not going to mix well with the anesthesia the dr’s use . I guess some people have to actually live it before they learn not to do it .
if it's not too cold to say, i do believe you crossed through the "found out" phase.
@@cdoublejj i still use it every day because it fills the void of being as lonely as I am and never having had a father figure in my life. i have nobody and nothing, cannabis is my rock. much love.
im a chronic user, i used up until going in, and this didnt happen to me, i guess it depends on the person. Three surgeries now.
I’m a disabled veteran who suffers with a longterm opiate dependence issue. I was continuously prescribed opiates by an army doc and unlike what many say I’m greatful for him. I’m so happy he did not allow the stigma with opiate prescribing affect his desire to help me. I had 3 herniated disks in a combat situation oct15 2008. At the same time my best friend was shot standing 10 feet in front of me. That doctor actually treated me and my brother so I feel like he likely had sympathy for me. Needles to say I’ve been on buponorphine since 2012 and I ABSOLUTLEY cannot get off of It without becoming suicidal. I’ve heard of the IV treatment you mentioned and would love to see more about it. I’m willing to try anything aside from being placed into a coma which is about the only way I see anything working to be honest and yes it’s that bad. I am a combat vet and a very hardened masculine man so just fyi for anyone who thinks that being manly is what it takes to treat opiate addiction is ignorant
God bless you with His wisdom and Strength and May His Healing Wings Touch your broken body and relieve you of all pain in Yeshua’s Name Amen. Thank You God for good people. Thank you for your service in my Armed Forces! You fought for my freedom and the freedom of others.
@@Garythedog3 god bless you and thank you so much amen
🇺🇲🫡🇺🇲 11B, 3-7 IN, 3ID vet here. Thank GOD they don't have me on opiates, brother. I wish you health and happiness and victory against the opiates. And yeah, being a chest-puffing Chad won't beat that sort of addiction. Some people haven't a clue. Best wishes from New York.
@@Jeff_11B thank you very much. I’ve been just blowing it off and honestly if I don’t tell someone I take buprenorphine nobody would ever know so it’s a mixed bag. I’m a home owner a father to 2 teenagers happily divorced from their insane mother and basically financially secure for life. With all that being said it’s a double edge sword because without that crutch I cam honestly say I would not be alive and that goes back to 2012. So when something saved your life and is maintaining you it’s hard to give it up
@@Jeff_11B thanks for your service and your response bro
I had wrist surgery years ago and was strung out on fentanyl at the time, I never went long without doing some, and was truly surprised nothing bad happened when I woke up from surgery. Pain was immediate upon waking though, apparently abusing opioids makes you think everything hurts more.
Excellent work, doc! Really appreciate you having this discussion.
Since I had uterine cancer and started smoking during chemo and radiation it's impossible for me to get an appetite without it. I also have PTSD really bad and the marijuana helps me sleep. I became addicted to Oxycontin back when I had cancer and then I was on Methadone for 17yrs but 5yrs ago I switched to Suboxone. I've detoxed myself from 24mgs down to 2mgs. If it wasn't for marijuana I wouldn't have been able to do it. I do plan to wean down on my marijuana use after I complete the Suboxone detox, I just have to do 1 thing at a time. I appreciate you being open to having this conversation, I became an Integrated Healthcare Recovery Support Specialist in 2019 and now I work in the psychiatric field helping others with their mental health and substance abuse disorder and I am definitely going to share this information.
50 years a cannabis smoker. At 67, I've had many procedures that included fentanyl, propofol and other medications. I've never had an adverse affect...however, I did wake up during a colonoscopy. I was still so sedated that it didn't matter, and the docs didn't seem to be concerned either.
50 yrs ? now 67 ? So you were smoking at at the grand age of 10 . This is class pal 😂
@@docfeelgood2347uhh i think he was 17?
@@docfeelgood2347 Skipped math class often, did we? 🤭
@@docfeelgood2347wow even with the maths equation of 67 minus 50 in front of you, you still got the answer wrong
@@docfeelgood2347😂🤡
FINALLY a doctor telling the truth.😊
I used to be a Marijuana user. I'm fortunate enough to not have an addictive personality, so I had no troubles stopping smoking, the same for Tabaco and Alcohol. And I have never tried any other form of drugs that were not prescribed and never formed any addictions to those that were, despite being told they were highly addictive. I really think it depends on the individual. I have switched to Non-THC CBD edibles for pain use only when absolutely necessary. I recently had to be put under using Fentanyl for emergency surgery and informed them I had been taking CBD for weeks to help cope with the unbearable pain. I don't use any other pain killers like ASA or acetaminophen due to their ineffectiveness and side effects, especially with long term use. They told me it wasn't an issue, and it wasn't in this case, the operation went really well. So I'm really surprised to learn this and thank you for taking the time out of your day to share this very informative information with us.
OMG! I WANNA BE YOU!
Sounds like me but I still use weed tho ^^ I drank alot when partying when was younger but no isseus in stopping that. Also not wanting to try other substances cause I know what might happen when I enojy it XD
I’m so happy I found your doctor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I have subscribed and will be watching you often.
Good on you Doc, taking it upon yourself to go beyond your everyday duties to educate the masses. We thank you for your kindness and hope it comes back to you in spades.
I just had hernia surgery and they were amazed at how much anestesia I needed, but I disclosed my chronic mj use to all the medical staff so they were prepared. NEVER lie to your doctors; they aren't cops they're there to protect your body for you.
I just had pre-op on the 21st, I was speaking with the Doctor and she asked about drug use. I told her that I smoke marijuana, I have G.I issues and marijuana helps with my appetite. She was more concerned with my smoking of cigarettes, and referred me to a lung doctor for some studies. This put my surgery off by at least 6 months. Never said anything about the marijuana, I'm glad I seen this, and thank you for your advise, I would have never thought about it like this, the surgery is for a hernia also.
Gotta be careful in the states that aren’t legal bc they will not give you the same treatment with pain relieving drugs and so forth if you smoke… IE.. they are gonna drug test you in order to treat you with pain meds if you have surgery and you need more than just Vicodin.
Trust me I had to have a very safe private talk with my GI AFTER living in a legal state and having a recommendation for use by a doctor I just brought it back To my home state where they wanted to put it in my file and I said absolutely not bc it could’ve gotten me red flagged on everything and later I had 22 consecutive surgeries removing all of my small intestine so I needed pain meds but also need MJ for nausea, anxiety and appetite with me having GI problems (Crohn’s disease)
I a Veteran of two wars and my wounds are mental and diseases or toxic waste. I eat one meal aday or nothing. Going to VA clinic; Using a Class A drug, (which the federal government collect taxes on) if a VA doctor said that the treatment isn't working because of your use. He could recommend that treatment be stopped. RegularJoe
@user-mj7eb2nv8s Curious if you had open, laparoscopic or robotic surgery, how your hernia recovery is doing. Nothing to do with the video per sea, just that I'm going for one shortly and was looking for real feedback on recovery and time frame.
To the veteran: what is a class-A drug? I am a vet also.
Outstanding fact-based information, thank you sir. I worked in the medical field for 40 years. I haven't come across many like you.
Absolutely fascinating doc! Im only 25, so this is great info to take as a daily user slowing down. Your videos are simple, polite, informative, and above all, curt. Your info is easily digestible and no nonsense. Thank you as always!
"Humans are not just meat bags. They have so much more sanctity than that." ❤ A doctor after my own heart. Thank you for that. You can put me under any time.
Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter
Well I don’t want to go under…. So far so good I don’t have to
They have more sanctity, but not much more intelligence.
This is basic biology.
But hey, what's that??
I can attest to the "not very fun" situation of waking up during a surgery. Had two knee surgeries approximately 1 year apart, I had informed my doctor's of my cannabis usage and was told not to consume for at least a week before surgery. I did as instructed and woke up right at the end of the surgery. The look on the faces of everyone in the room was "oh shit!". Thankfully they were done.
The second time was not cool. I had started edibles to reduce the amount of opiates I was taking so the saturation levels were MUCH higher.. I woke up to the sensation of something being snipped and pressure. After being resedated they finished but the anesthesiologist and I had a conversation after surgery about exactly how much and how strong my edibles were. After providing one of the edibles I was taking for testing and a redo of my blood work I was told about the conflicting qualities of the two. He said I had an insanely saturated system (cannabis) and that was the reason I woke up. Even stopping a week before surgery.
After years of being prescribed opiates, I used edibles to get off them and have been in much better shape since, both physically and mentally. This was approximately 12 years ago.
So it's possible to get off opiates (long term user) I switched to methadone about 5 yrs ago and will finally be getting to the 30 mgs mark. I'm also a medical marijuana patient for my PTSD. Many people have said this, I just don't see how marijuana could help ANY symptoms of Opioid withdrawal. But if you did it, I can too. Were edibles the way to go? Flower? I don't do carts anymore I think they aren't good for you overall.
@@analogueoverdigital929 it was a combination of tramadol the first month with strong edibles and RSO (Rick Simpson oil). I was on the opiate train for 16yrs. You are probably going to have to take a couple weeks off to begin the process as the withdrawals can be pretty intense and definitely consult with your doctor in case you have other medical conditions.
It was probably the most difficult thing I've done but WELL WORTH IT. It took my body a couple years to fully recover after stopping. Will power and a good support group my friend. Best of luck with your journey, you can do it.
CBD has been proven to help people with opioids and nicotine addiction it helps more with the withdrawal than the cravings but it can help with not having too many cravings flower or edibles will work depending on which form of CBD you want to consume
So sorry that happened to u twice! Thank you 4 sharing. What a caring Dr that actually tested your edible!❤
This story your story is scary af. Excuse my language.
As a 62 year old dentist, practicing for 35 years, I often think about what patients have "onboard" and are reluctant to discuss!! For me, it's the efficacy of our local anestetics that might be compromised for many reasons that you elucidate beautifully. Thanks Doc!!
I gotta give this guy props. He's actually pretty informal and I like it. He gets down to what we all need to remember and know👍
I’m an RN and we need more Drs like you that so adequately and graciously explain to patients the actions and interactions of their medications and lifestyle drug use and the affects they have on their body so they can make more sound and beneficial choices related to their health and well-being. Thank you for your sincere dedication to humanity!!!!
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Rns usually just give people the crazy look and talk about them to coworkers
They shame you into compliance at the VA. They told me to "Stay out dem books!" and to trust them because they are the experts. They believe only they can understand health related topics. They also say things like "You just think you're in pain" to gaslight you. Mental health holds groups where they insult you because of your race and blame you for things that happened 200 years before you were born. Best part is they can tell everyone you're a crazy and dangerous combat veteran so no one will believe you, until it happens to them.
Shame because they really did help me before they went Woke in late 2015. The help for housing and schooling is still good but a lot of red tape. I'll never go to a doctor again, even if I'm shot and bleeding out. Seriously, I'll never go again. They multiplied my PTSD from the experiences. They also use that information against me to declare me "scary and dangerous" without stating what I'm doing or did that makes me so "scary and dangerous".
Doctor I think it's amazing that you're concerned about people getting the care they deserve along with educating us on many topics. Think your information can very well save lives. Thank you.
Yep there all kinds of risks, known and unknown. That's why they hook your @ss to a ventilator.
@@blahpunk1 The Canadian government legalized the weed for "recreational purposes" , and they sell it as well .They could care less about our health . Younger people smoke it now and some move on to heavier drugs and end up in the morge . Thanks for the info doc.but much of it will fall on deaf ears . As Bob Dillon sang , "Everyone's Gotta Get Stoned" . And ,by the way , what about nicotine in our system ? Smoking addictive tobacco is really the beginning of drug use ....
He is a gem out of many that are not. I was an ODP in UK an anaesthetic tech and a lot of doctors are not as liberal or as nice as this doctor. A lot of doctors are massively in the ego and treat you like a your totally beneath you. I did the job about a decade and left due to 50 percent of the time it being a rather topic environment.
Sharing is caring ~ Thank you! 👨🏻⚕️
Thank you. Just isn't enough to express my gratitude for allowing me to get to know you and your family, Jenny.
You are my hero's.
Blessings
I've smoked for 45 some years and I work in the medical field for years. Thanks for your education and giving contradictions and actions of the drugs you use during surgery.
I went to a pre op class with GF for her shoulder surgery yesterday. At the appointment with physicians assistant afterward I brought weed up as I knew GF wouldn’t. He didn’t seem overly concerned. Thank you for your service to humanity, seems that I was justified in mentioning it, 🙏
Exactly.. his medicine as well
thank you for being a person with "common sense" and realizing this is a subject that needs to be addressed more openly when it comes to to our health treatment!!!!
How about that! Finally!! A Doctor who kept his HUMANITY!
Marijuana won't adversely affect a single other psychoactive substance, I suppose it can affect blood pressure slightly, and makes you slightly paranoid. I wish he went into an actual reason it would. But just waving drugs near the head and mentioning receptors when each drug binds to different receptors with different effects, my reasoning hasn't changed.
THANK YOU Dr. Kaveh!!! I can tell that you, as a doctor, ACTUALLY do CARE for and RESPECT patients as individual and VALUABLE human beings. I haven't been to any doctors for a while. Tired of being dismissed, treated as an unwanted child, not listened to, understood or believed. You are a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you also for the warmth with which you share!❤
We appreciate the honest and clearly explained information that relates to use of Cannabis alongside anesthesia. Great information and it means more coming from a doctor who understands the Pharmacokinetics and potential psychological effects or differences that individuals can experience. It's one complex chemistry experiment in our bodies. The more we add into our system, the further complicated it becomes.
The stigma is certainly harsh and creates an environment non-conducive to harm reduction. So thanks for speaking out on hard to speak on topics.
Hi, I had double hernia surgery 4 weeks ago. I "was" a lifetime smoker of cannabis and fearing the worst before surgery I went on a bender. Consequently, I was hard to get anesthetized, and when they were taking out mouth tube, I woke up and ripped out my blood cables and it took 6 Dr's and nurses to hold me down. They hit me with other drugs, which didn't work, and they finally used Ketamine to knock me out. I have no recollection of it. I have now stopped smoking for 4 weeks and actually feel better for it. Don't smoke before surgery.
Common sense not to…. I’m a smoker but I don’t smoke much … a joint at the most… I never had surgery. I got my wisdom teeth pulled but I wasn’t put to sleep or anything. But I did mention it to my dentist that I smoke & he told me not to smoke Wait for three days… and I did …. I stop for about a year& started back… I’m not a heavy smoker though. A joint a day I’d that I smoke & put it out once I’m high… never did any other drugs. I don’t even drink alcohol….
Wow, what a story! ❤Glad your fine. You're right. I always feel better after I quit.
You're on something else as well. Go ahead and spill, what else you do?
@@carminescurse That's messed up LOL...
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@@NoemadZ. that's not messed up. CBD and THC oils have been proven to cut a seizure in approximately 60 seconds. It's so safe you can use it for your pets who have seizures. I used to smoke, at no point in time were there any issues with anesthesia, nor did I have a problem with anesthesia being effective. They gave me a more powerful anesthesia because I smoked..... once. It caused me physical pain. It was too much. It felt like my vein was on fire. I could feel it working it's way up my arm. There's no way marijuana caused what this dude said it did.
You are just wonderful! You are so informative and very thorough. Thank you for your time after you've worked all day!
Your honesty is refreshing and the most helpful cannabis info I've heard. With the lack of info we have because of the lack of research due to legalities. Doesn't hurt that you're so cute
Thank you for providing such solid and educational videos. I’ve had several surgeries (okay, quite a few) and the person I feel the closest to is the anesthesiologist. The surgeons of course do what they do. The anesthesiologist keeps you alive while the surgeons work. ❤
The surgeons are mechanics. The Anes doc protects you.
This man has such a good heart and is pure.
Dr Kaveh I watch you on RUclips daily and I want to inform you that I think what you are doing is absolutely wonderful. My bad experience with having surgery was waking up when they were removing my breathing tube. In 5 days I will be having a total hip replacement surgery done and I am so afraid of this happening again.I will continue to watch your program and possibly you will be speaking on this. Continue to be informative.
You are amazing. Thank you 🙏 so very much for always keeping it real and getting the info out.
I've been a mostly daily smoker for 25 yrs. I've had a hysterectomy, colonoscopy, breast cancer surgery, major surgery on my nose for skin cancer and a couple of major dental surgeries.
No one talked to me about any of that.
The only time I had an issue with anesthesia was in my 20s (long before I smoked weed) when I 'woke up' during a D&C and could feel everything, hear everything but couldn't move or scream or even open my eyes for what seemed like a long time. Eventually I made a noise and they slapped a mask on me so hard I bit the inside of my cheek. No one even said anything about it later! I was busy dealing with a miscarriage.
I've never had any issues with sedation or pain meds after major surgery and usually have half of them left over.
I was honest at a doctor's office ONCE. That once item ended up in bold print on the front of all my paperwork, and in a record system used by other providers from other companies!
Because of that when I made an appointment for severe sciatica type pain, they refused to even see me unless I signed a form agreeing to random 24 hr notice drug tests. I told them I haven't even asked for pain meds, I want to know what is causing the pain. They refused to see me.
It wasn't until a decade later, in a different state with clean records and no talk of cannabis that they finally found I have a 9cm x 13 cm x 5 cm schwannoma growing all over my back that causes the chronic pain and gave me pain meds I needed.
So, NO, I will not be honest ever again.
One big benefit to legalization is that we will be able to get accurate medical information without the hype and hysteria. I live in a state where it was legalized, and it really helps to be less afraid to discuss such things with your doctor.
I was honest about my weed usage, dr said that what was cause my sore throat. Went to another DR left out the weed and I had a abscess in my throat.
@@doloresreynolds8145 I'm less concerned about legality than poor medical treatment.
The large mass growing around my nerves can not be treated or removed.
I am not going to show up for drug tests to get the pain meds I legit need
Well this is good to know, I never even thought about it to be honest. I do it daily. I recently had oral surgery with sedation and no one asked me if I had THC or CBD. I also take CBG, it helps me with my anxiety depression. It also stops me from raging on stupid people ;)
I had a tooth extraction and told them I smoke beforehand, they said that was fine, but it took me twice as much numbing agent than the average person, is what they told me while injecting it.
I went to Aspen Dental
@@StrangeScaryNewEnglandwell, that was your first mistake…….
@@kila4 LOL, yeaaa
Thank you young man for the honesty , this what all professionals in all aspects of health care should do , tell the truth & inform the general public. ❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and advice
If only all doctors and medical personnel could follow your blueprint. I've learned more from your videos than I have in 40 years dealing with local doctors. Thank you so very much!!
I’ve been a cannabis consumer for many years. I take breaks occasionally to clear my receptors & allow the MMJ to work better. As a chronic, intractable pain patient, I’ve had many surgeries & never had an issue, but always been honest with my drs.
My son, on the other hand, was almost killed by an anesthesiologist who didn’t listen when I told him my kid had Dysautonomia & Epilepsy & was an all day, every day, smoker of marijuana. She had zero idea when Dysautonomia even was…I said he specifically has NCS along w/other co-dx involved. She was clueless & even said, “what’s that, I’ve never heard of it”
That doesn’t give you much faith in your dr…long story short, they sedated him so much (5’9” and 115 lbs) that I could hear the surgeon screaming his first name (he goes by his middle name) so loudly I could hear in the waiting area. My son had a 3 week old fracture of his clavicle & this dr was picking my son off the bed by his shoulder when I came in. He has so much medical ptsd that he has to be totally unconscious to go to hospital & refuses to see any dr. But his pcp, cardiologist & neurologist
It’s a very scary thing…yes it’s natural & hells w/anxiety & pain & many other things..but always tell your dr/anesthesiologist…and if they have no clue, REQUEST another one!
Bless y'all's heart, that's so sad they were so inconsiderate of the unique facts of every patient, making every patient not standardized as the practice is designed for that, not necessarily for the variations of diversity of each physical person.
Will you adopt me and go to the ER with me. I have dysautonomia , hEDS, adhesive Arachnoiditis…it’s so scary
Some people can handle the THC
not all though
Causes paranoia
I find 3 weeks on 5-10 days off makes an overall huge benefit.
So sorry about your son's experience. He's lucky to have you as an advocate and I wish him better treatment from future medical providers.
wow i'm glad i gave these videos a chance, i like this dude more than I suspected I would, awesome information thanks for posting!
I am absolutely grateful for this video . Thank you 🙏 Your explanation answered allot of my questions . I will pass this on to others .
Back many years ago when I was a smoker I had a strange experience the day following a gastroscopy. I was smoking probably the day after the procedure and began to recall the entire experience! Weed seemed to reverse the amnesia from the anaesthetic/sedation.
I hope it wasn't traumatic, was it?
@@MedicalSecrets luckily no, gastroscopy is a relatively non traumatic procedure to remember.
Sugar fits the definition as an addictive substance.
Yup. Sugar is the first modern drug.. Sugar cane plantations were the main demand for slaves on colonial plantations. It fits the definition of a refined drug and has similar effects socially and physically.
There are studies finding sugar to be more addictive than cocaine.
Omg ask an AI chat if sugar is a drug. It's hilarious
@@yiocho220 why do you find it hilarious? Refined sugar *_is_* a drug... and it is killing more people than any street drug.
And it's in EVERYTHING
this video was so very informative.. that I subscribed without question. I do not doubt your expertise whatsoever, absolutely professional. . Loved this.
Thank you. I found this video very helpful. For me it’s low level anxiety, but more then that, bad insomnia. I was aware to stop 1 month before any surgeries, but it was never explained to me why. I haven’t had to have surgery in decades, but the last time I was put under was for 7 teeth to be removed before I got braces. When I woke up, I couldn’t recognize who my mom was. So I’m not exactly fond of going under. I’ve been given oxycodone’s before for a car accident injury and taking it for 3 days took 7 days for me to eat normal again. I do not respond well to those class of drugs, yet herbal has always helped. This is very thorough and you’re a good teacher at explaining. I hope you continue these videos.
I was told pre surgery to stop all habits,including weed. It was difficult but I managed to stop one month before. Why? Cause I didn’t want any complications. As a result I managed to quit altogether 🙏🏻 Surgery was a blessing in disguise!
I'm honestly using my upcoming surgery as an excuse to force myself to quit
I’m glad you’re raising awareness about this topic. People need to understand that weed is not harmless, especially when used regularly.
Moderation in anything is key.
The list of things that are equally ‘not harmless’ as weed might be instructive here. Caffeine is one.
@@teleriferchnyfain Caffeine won't put you in a mental health establishment and, possibly, requiring long term treatment.
For anybody still dumb enough to believe that weed is a harmless, non-addictive, natural medicinal plant..... please feel free to volunteer at your local mental health hospital and talk with the patients and staff.
Be warned.... it will force some unpleasant truths on you.
I appreciate the way you handled this topic. Long time every day smoker and this made a lot of sense to me without putting my defenses up. I hope you have a wonderful day my friend.
I am thankful you went to medical school. The knowledge you have gained in practice along with your education, then mixed with your ability to articulate to your patients and the general public (us) what you believe to be root causes of problems in our healthcare is astounding.
Not all professionals can articulate or some may not even feel the concerns you have.
I have my own personal questions on my health. I may ask them in appropriate live chat topics. Again, thank you for sharing.
What you’re doing is really wonderful and informative. Thank you. It’s nice to see the human side of high-end medical professionals like you.
I had 8 teeth surgically removed a few weeks ago and after the op i received a script for painkillers and antibiotics (the doctor yold me that it is very important that i complete the course of antibiotics). When i got home i was in severe pain and bleeding, instead of the prescribed medication i swirled some of my own recipe of cannabis ointment around in my mouth. The pain and the bleeding stopped almost immediately. I repeated the treatment until my mouth had healed completely. I had a check-up after about 2 weeks and the doctor was surprised how quickly i healed ( i had more than 30 stitches in my mouth after the op. I am 70 years old
Cool story bro
This is such excellent useful information. I live your channel. You are so correct, we do have a severely broken medical system. Thank you for all you do.
Thank goodness we have people like this... super intelligent, disciplined and benevolent to the world
He is not the only anesthesiologist who thinks and practices this way. My partner and I have practiced this way since before this doc went to med school. Neither of us have ever touched weed either.
Good on you. Refreshing to hear not all Drs have a feeling of superiority. Lots of them forgot the reason they became Drs.
So good to know! Bless you
Wow!! Thank you for the candid chat, you educate without prejudice. Your clients are very lucky to have you caring for them!! Kudos for being an excellent doctor. Wish there were more like you out there!! ❤❤
You are a BRILLIANT Dr/person! THANK YOU for the information and the way you gave it... both professional and caring. Big ❤ from Australia. 👍🤙
Thanks for explaining this in the way that you do.
You are 1 of a kind doctor.
I do not know, not even 1 doctor like you. So passionate about knowkedge and sharing your knowledge with us.
You are a gem to share your vieuws.
I've only had one anesthesiologist call me the night before. It made a huge improvement on my anxiety the day of my surgery. I wish they all do it.
Thanks for the important info doc...
Doc, we really appreciate everything you share with us! 🥰
Really enjoying your talks about anesthesia. Went ahead and posted this on my timeline because you’re absolutely correct, people are not transparent with their doctors because of shame and judgment. We definitely need to get over it. Thanks again for being so caring.
My first neurologist told me in 02 the only way I was going to get better is if I moved to medical states. Oddly 12 years later: He was right.
Thanks for this Doc.
Sorry to ask, but get better from what? A take it some kinda of neur disease
Thanks doc..I have a nephew in CA…this answers a lot of questions, that I had, going to make my task easier!
A condensed version of this should be shown to all patients before surgery. Very educational and it all makes sense.
Thanks for noting that we feel very scared and vulnerable going into surgery. I wish all anesthesiologists were similarly understanding.
I had a family member who needed hip replacement. We were taking opioids and alternating edibles every other day prior to surgery to help manage pain. We were worried about becoming addicted to the opioids. The doctor was aware of the protocol and did not have a problem with it. This was back when no one knew the reactions pot had with other mediation. After surgery the blood pressure was a lot lower than it should have been. Our doctor did research on it and instructed us not to use pot for 4 weeks prior to the second surgery. Thank you for taking time to put this video together. Good job.
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Thank you. I needed to know this.
Amazingly informative video 👏
Keep doing what you are doing Doc 👍🏼
It’s about time we get real doctor that care about people thanks for informing the public great video 👍
Thanks Dr. Kaveh for the healthy dose of honesty and truthfulness.
Thanks Doc. Love your sharing valuable info. I just subbed to your channel. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for all your awesome advice. I have learned so much from you. Please continue with all your educational classes
Excellent information. I recently had oral surgery. It's the 3rd time in my life I was put under (I was much younger for the first 2 times). My doctor instructed me to not use THC products 2 days prior to the operation. This was easy for me as I only take some THC (I'm debating currently if quality weed vs vaping is the better choice) late evening to help me sleep, which works wonders. It is extremely rare that I have a poor sleep now. I suffered commonly from insomnia. I almost never take any medication even for pain other than extreme headaches (very, very rare for me). I'd prefer to not use THC, but I can work, body build, and sleep wonderfully now, so I continue to balance it's use as best I can. My point however, is under my first 2 times under anesthesia (I did not take THC back then), it took me days to recover from it (nurses had a terrible time waking me up). I informed my doctor of this. After this operation, I woke up easily. I was clear headed, balanced and was rather shocked to be honest. My doctor knew I used some THC, and understood my sensitivity to anesthesia. I feel they did a wonderful job and I thanked them. Be clear and open to your medical team. Make sure they listen. My fears have diminished greatly now. They did a great job.
I should add that I did a light fast prior to this operation. I wanted to reduce my body inflamation. My recovery was fast and without complications. I have no idea if this contributed to that, but I believe it did.
What strain helps your sleep
I take 60 mg of FULL SPECTRUM CBD OIL, which I use to control the high caused by the THC. I know this works because I can smoke weed all day and feel not much of a buzz. Some of the other effects are present, like spaciness, and short-term memory loss. I'm 71 and doing well over 200 mg of THC everyday, without being stoned or distracted. Cannabinoids help recoveries in ways you can't imagine. I've seen this in my last 4 surgeries, and when my partner went in for a couple of different procedures, one of which was not an optimal experience. PTSD has resulted from that one. when I got her out of recovery I gave her 50mg of full spectrum CBD oil, and a THC infused caramel. Got her home and got her started on her regimen, and she recovered quickly, and I love how I keep hearing how well she recovered and how great she looks afterwards. She doesn't talk about her cannabis use, as she is also a cancer patient, and hasn't enough scientific resources to explain what she does and what she gets from it. It makes me nervous when she has to deal with doctors at a catholic hospital. NO compassion in that place, I'll tell ya.
There are some people who react badly to de-polarizing medications used as anesthesia like succynocholine also called SUX, brand name Anectine. Ask which types of drugs were used with each surgery so you know which ones to avoid.
Thank you for your videos. They are so informing about subjects people are reluctant to discuss, but should do so especially with their doctor and anesthesiologist. When I was about 18, I experienced awake paralysis while having a wisdom tooth cut out and removed. I couldn't feel pain or open my eyes, but I could hear the oral surgeon asking his assistant to go skiing with him for the weekend.
One of many reasons to be 100% honest with your doctors.
The reason why people do not want to tell their doctors is that anything you say can be put in your medical records, which insurance companies and potentially law enforcement can have access to. Patients should be guaranteed complete privacy which unfortunately isn't the case.
This is really important. Thanks Dr.K.
Solid info! Thank you! I learned this the hard way and thanks to this video alot less people will learn this the hard way
Thank you. Very informative!
I’ve been honest about my marijuana use with my doctors for years. Oddly, not one of them talked to me about my drug use prior to my full hysterectomy…my massive rotator cuff tear and detached bicep muscle or my two knee replacements. They also didn’t talk to me AT ALL about the opioids they put me on, so that I had no idea, on the first operation, why when I tried to get off of them , I experienced all kinds of withdrawal affects. When I asked them why I was feeling so emotional, had the shakes, etc…they said I probably needed to be on anti depressants. I had to educate myself (google) before further surgeries. Doctors need a HUGE education in this stuff!
My husband experienced a similar thing, although he wasn't on marijuana then. After an accident the doctors were giving him all kinds of opiates and didn't tell him anything about it, and when he went home AMA he had no idea why he was so sick! He had become addicted! He realized the pills were poison and that the doctors were essentially killing him. So he started on cannabis and hasn't looked back.
As a doctor, one would think you knew what was in the meds you prescribe. Each one of the pills my husband was given contained huge amounts of acetaminophen, which is highly hepatotoxic. Unless you are given straight forms of opiates, such as injectable morphine sulphate, KEEP TRACK of the doses of acetaminophen and keep them to a one-person amount.
I love that you are doing this. You have answered so many questions that I have had over the past few years.