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Paki1960 posted:
I had a kidney transplant going on 25 years. I sufferer from chronic migraines, I have been prescribed many many drugs. I was suggested to use marijuana. I go to a military hospital they can't prescived it. I Dr in a civilian hospital prescribed it. My question is what effects is marijuana on my kidneys.?
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MrsCora01 responded:
Sorry, but I can't answer your question. I would talk to the center that follows your transplant and see what they think. I don't believe that the chemicals from medical marijuana are cleared by the kidneys, but I could be wrong.

Best of luck.

Cora


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