Have you guys been hearing about marijuana making people sick?
For most smokers, marijuana is a pleasant and enjoyable experience that helps treat an illness or allows the user to relax. But what happens when one day you start getting sick, vomiting and nausea with no relief? That’s what’s happening to some smokers in Colorado. One hospital reported that they have received almost double the amount of patients with these flu like symptoms since the legalization of medical marijuana in 2009. While double the number of reported cases sounds terrifying, I believe the number of cases is still under 100 per year. So can we expect more of these cases and how do you avoid catching it?
Well first off, you don’t catch it. It’s in no way related to the flu. The condition related to these symptoms in known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and is also diagnosed as Cyclic vomiting syndrome. It’s been reported that hot and cold showers or baths can help alleviate some of the symptoms. If you have experienced these symptoms and believe you have CHS, please contact your doctor. If you have discovered any new home remedies such as the cold/hot shower, please leave a comment down below to help others.
Look, the solution is simple. Don’t over do it. Just like anything else in life, if you use too much of something, you are going to experience adverse effects. The reported cases of CHS were from heavy marijuana users. So unless you are giving Cheech and Chong a run for their money, in my opinion, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. On that note, it’s always best to consult with a doctor about your health and not just rely on an internet article for advise. The whole purpose of this article is to discover home remedies to help ease the nausea and discomfort.
Symptoms of CHS typically last for 24-48 hours per episode and can go on for one or two months.
Some of the reported symptoms of CHS:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
Home remedies for CHS:
- Hot / Cold shower
- Hydrating with water
- Rest
- Cutting back on smoking marijuana
So please leave comments with any home remedies that you have found to be helpful.
