Hi.
This is my first time here. I'm in my mid-twenties, and was diagnosed with a pretty severe manifestation of a chronic illness this past year. My smoking does not change any blood values (I have it tested every 2 weeks), but I've never discussed my usage with my doctors. Once, a med student asked if I used anything, and I admitted to weekly use. Nothing came of this.
I'm a daily smoker- usually every couple hours or so. I've been smoking daily for 7 years. I used to smoke for entertainment and relaxation, only at night, but now I feel like it's become a part of my therapy as well as a habit. I have to take chemo once a week, and a joint is the only thing that makes the crushing nausea ease. I also have inflammatory pain throughout the day, for which I can't take painkillers (I have a blood disorder).
I want to be able to smoke to treat my illness when necessary, but not because I'm housebound and bored. I need some kind of structure. I will be attending a chronic pain management session next week, so hopefully they can give me a few tips on relaxation.
Is anyone else in a similar situation?
This is my first time here. I'm in my mid-twenties, and was diagnosed with a pretty severe manifestation of a chronic illness this past year. My smoking does not change any blood values (I have it tested every 2 weeks), but I've never discussed my usage with my doctors. Once, a med student asked if I used anything, and I admitted to weekly use. Nothing came of this.
I'm a daily smoker- usually every couple hours or so. I've been smoking daily for 7 years. I used to smoke for entertainment and relaxation, only at night, but now I feel like it's become a part of my therapy as well as a habit. I have to take chemo once a week, and a joint is the only thing that makes the crushing nausea ease. I also have inflammatory pain throughout the day, for which I can't take painkillers (I have a blood disorder).
I want to be able to smoke to treat my illness when necessary, but not because I'm housebound and bored. I need some kind of structure. I will be attending a chronic pain management session next week, so hopefully they can give me a few tips on relaxation.
Is anyone else in a similar situation?
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