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@gratefulbob

Marijuana use is discouraged since weed is contaminated frequently with fungi which can be a danger to immunocompromised patients. It may disqualify you for a transplant if it is detected in a blood test. I know I was tested for drug and alcohol use prior to transplant but I don't know if it included testing for weed.

If you continue to use weed I woud recommend switching to edibles since they are cooked and cooking should kill any pathogens.

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In my case for liver transplant same reaction. My medical cannabis doctor here in Florida was very surprised and is a leader in the field. The same could be said for shell fish, mushrooms in sauces, etc. . I used to make my own edibles from oil extracts like RSO . We currently have a bill pending in senate Tallahassee Florida to try and look at this from a broader perspective. Especially for veterans and the VA . Been a very long battle that pits advocates against legislators whose political careers are directly tied to big pharma. Follow the money all the way to the state house in every state.