Hello, I have a mild case of pericarditus, possibly due to SLE but not yet confirmed. I am a long-time smoker of marijuana, but I stopped 6 months ago as it aggravated my chest pain. I am wondering if marijuana smoking is dangerous if I have a pericarditus, and if Ill ever be able to smoke again? Thanks.
Hi ThereMARIJUANA is habit-forming herb whicChatDoctores with a long list of side effects. If you have succeeded in getting over that addiction from the last 6 months why you want to go back to it. Smoking Marijuana can increase your heart rate by as much as two times for up to 3 hours. That's why some people have a heart attack right after they use marijuana. It can also increase bleeding risk, lower blood pressure, and affect your blood sugar levels. Yes it's an irritant and can cause relapse of your PERICARDITIS. So its advisable that you stay away from smoking marijuana or any other substance abuse. I wish you good health