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I've Smoked Pot Since My Partying Days 21, I Told My Neurologist. His Remarks Were " Hhmmmm, Just Don't Over Do It ". Does Anyone Else Do It

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Salem, OR
November 19
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ok, I was told by a neurologist years ago that it is ok to smoke pot but get it at a legal pot shop and make sure it is the indica style preferably not mixed with sativa. Indica has a calming affect which is what we need.

November 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The Epidiolex is Cannabidiol, without the THC. When I was much younger, i tried just a small ammount of Pot. It only made me talk more. I avoided Alcohol also, because a combination could harm me. When I did drink while in College, it was a very minimal ammount. I would nurse my drink over 4 hours, the rest of the time drinking water or soda.

November 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes I do, and the medical literature I’ve seen is supportive of pot use. Obviously use good judgement on how much.

November 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on keppra first and had a big problem with keppra rage but smoking helped with that and my mood

November 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’ve smoked it since I was 13, and when I saw my neurologist he asked if I did and I said yes. He told me to keep it up. He said it helped with keeping seizure rates down and that I should smoke it as much as I wanted. I stopped for a while and sure enough my seizures increased and I felt worse afterwards. So I smoke at least a joint a day sometimes more- it depends on how I’m feeling that day

November 19

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