Looking for that something that will take the edge off the symptoms of IC is a normal quest. often people turn to marijuana thinking it is less toxic than alcohol on the bladder. And, most people find it does give them a lot of relief.

I want to give a very big warning to all of you trying to get over your symptoms. Pot will keep you unwell!
I have not had one person get well smoking pot over the last decade and a half that I have been treating this condition. It is a very unforgiving substance. In fact, I have had many people be unwell because of excessive marijuana use.

Someone asked me the question the other day if they eat it, will that make a difference. I dont know the answer to that question. However, my hypothesis is that no matter what the form, it will have the same effect, as it is not likely about the ingestion of it through the lungs.

then the million dollar question becomes, will you ever be able to smoke it again in the future? I don’t know. My feeling is that pot makes you unwell. It is something that imbalances your body. Perhaps the random time or two a year, but, my guess is no more than that. Again, people are different, and I am infinitely amazed when people can go back to drinking alcohol after having been so bad for so many years. But, it happens. So, perhaps there are those who will be able to tolerate marijuana use as well. But, like many things, I suggest none during treatment and after treatment go slow and very cautiously in very small amounts making sure to watch how your body responds. Honor the process you have gone through, and treat your body with care!

Dr.M