So I was a daily smoker and then I would take a rip, and immediately throw up. It would subside after a few hours and I was good for the rest of the day, but I thought it was weird so I stopped smoking for a couple of months, and figured I’d be OK smoking again this weekend. I took 2 hits, and immediately needed to throw up. They weren’tmonster hits nor did I get enough to even make me cough, but as soon as I took the second hit, I had to expell everything. Can someone please give me clarification on what is possibly going on?
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While CHS is the likely culprit, it could also be an allergy that’s built up over time. Most people don’t realize it’s possible to be allergic to cannabis, but it is indeed. Source: I’m allergic to cannabis.
If so, look into desensitization methods. Not sure if they work with an acquired allergy or not though.
Just commenting to second the allergy, even tho it may not be the issue here. I always had awful reactions over the ~15 years I tried it off and on. Terrible. Not like CHS at all. You’re right, allergy (or something) is a thing. But probably not what OP has (not a doctor).
Yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s not CHS. From what I’ve read, CHS is similar to overdosing, and is mostly associated with habitual users. The very first time I got stoned, decades ago, I spent the entire night in my car parked outside of a friend’s house trying to not be violently ill. Since then, after legalization, I’ve gotten mildly stoned on edibles a couple of times to no ill effect, but the third time the nausea was back.
I’ve found no reference about it online. I’ve asked about it, online. I don’t know of it’s allergies in my case; if I mini-dose - amounts small enough that I can’t notice any effect, but more than homeopathic doses - I’m fine. But as soon as I take enough to geta even a mild high, bang: nausea.
It’s really frustrating, because I suffer from chronic lower back pain (thanks, Army!) and I’d even gotten a prescription (before it was recreationally legal in my state) in an attempt to achieve the pain relief associated with cannabis.
I’ve now chalked it up to a paradoxical effect. I suspect the anti-nause mechanism in THC is behaving differently in my biome and instead triggers nausea. Maybe that can be classified as an allergy? Although I expect if it were a traditional allergy, any amount would trigger nausea. And a little cannabis doesn’t make me a little sick; it’s either all or nothing.
My other theory is that it’s zero-G sickness. When I get high, I get a head-spinning effect, and that sort of thing over a long term induces nausea in me.
I don’t know what the fuck it is, but it’s gods-damned annoying.
This might be silly to ask, but have you tried high CBD strains instead of “purely recreational” ones (which often have high THC and abysmally low CBD)?
CBD attenuates some effecs of THC. I very much doubt it would change the behaviour of THC completely for you, but there’s still a lot we need to learn about cannabis so, I wouldn’t say anything for certain.
That’s a good idea. I can’t say I’ve prayed much attention to the CBD content. Maybe I’ll give that a try, although being nauseous for four hours is almost not worth experimenting with.
It might be similar to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, though that’s usually accompanied with nausea that goes away in a hot shower.
It’s so random how that happens to some people and not others. Or happens once and never happens again.
My GF has it real bad if she smokes too much, meanwhile I can smoke 3x as much and be fine.
Pro tip: If you’ve got this and can’t stand it, ask for some haloperidol. It calms down the nerve that’s making you nauseous.
I should probably just not smoke lol
As a 36 year old who smoked almost daily from the age of 13 until 33, I can tell you that there are a lot of benefits to not smoking.
Your body and your wallet will thank you.
I’ve never tried the hot shower, but I throw up, and I’m usually good. Didnt have abdominal cramps. I just smoke and ralph
It is most likely this. OP is one of the unfortunate people that just cannot use marijuana safely due to his biology. If you have cannabinoid hyperemesis, best to stay away from weed because the constant nausea/vomiting can lead to unintentional weight loss and a lot of other physical problems that are no fun.
You swallowed smoke.
100% this. OP try to tense your stomach while you inhale to force air into your chest instead. I had the same issue when I stopped smoking for a while.
That worked. Thanks
I sometimes swallow a bit of smoke and get really annoyed by it bc I will feel like I need to burp but be unable to. I will try this next time, thanks.
That was my first guess, too, but it’s nothing more than a guess. I’ve never known anyone with OPs issue.
That’s what I was thinking too, but it’s just weird
What about edibles or drops? You could differentiate if it’s because of the smoking or weed in general.
That’s a good idea. Might help some other people, but I bought a J to use through the weekend while the wife is out. Pretty sure it’s CHS and karma haha
it could be a side effect of some medication
I had that, it was a combo of too much build up in my system, and the particular stain.
I got healthy for a bit then I was fine (not much of that strain left, so I pul it on the bottom of the pile).
Suggest returning to an different favourite or one you like and know well. But listen to your body - when it says stop you stop. If it’s saying quit, then you don’t have much choice.
how’s your hydration?
Have you tried vaping? I get the vomiting reaction when smoking, but not vaping.
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Coughing and/or smoking can dry out your uvula and make you heave. Happens to me sometimes when I smoke right after eating too much.
