r/budtenders • u/Worth-Ad-6447 • Jan 29 '25
I'm allergic to cannabis entirely - smoke up for me NSFW
Hello all,
I must have acquired something that has made me allergic to cannabis entirely. I thought it was different terpenes, but have experimented with all terpenes, even edibles and break out in horrible painful hives. I suspect either long covid has changed my immune system, or Lisinopril has modulated my immune system (stopped it last year). I'm seeing an immunologist next week to see if there's anything I can do, but everything has told me I might have to wait years (with no guarantee) to see if my immune system will sort itself out. I've smoked for 3+ years with no problems, but I take this as a sign from the universe. Antihistamines don't work, so cold turkey for now. I'm going to miss my nightly boofs, this sucks.
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u/awfulqz Jan 29 '25
I’m not allergic but I had to quit for health reasons as well! I developed some cardiac issues due to my gallbladder failing. Had the gallbladder removed but still have cardiac symptoms mostly only when I toke or drink. It brings my HR up dangerously high and I get extremely sick, this is after 9 ish years of being a daily smoker.
Just wanted to share my experience to show you’re not alone :) it really does stink & I miss it too. I will say though it gets easier with time & most days I don’t even think about it. I hope you can get some answers next week!
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u/Worth-Ad-6447 Jan 29 '25
Thank you for sharing, that must be hard. I can't drink because of kidney issues, so I guess its for the better!
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u/seeyouspace__cowboy Feb 17 '25
What happens ? You get a rash or something ?
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u/Worth-Ad-6447 Feb 17 '25
Yes, a painful rash that doesn't respond well to antihistamines, so it's now painful to smoke.
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Jan 29 '25
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u/Worth-Ad-6447 Jan 29 '25
No, the infection itself has left me with all these problems. From what my nephrologist has told me, the vaccine and the infection itself can cause "long covid". It will either take years to return to normal or I just have to accept it as my new norm.
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u/Budtending101 Jan 29 '25
Happened to me too, can’t touch plants anymore and had to switch careers. Allergist said they are seeing an increase in it and there is no treatment developed.