Can You Be Allergic To Cannabis?

Could you be allergic to weed? It might surprise you to know that this is possible. Although severe allergic reactions to cannabis are rare, questions about potential allergies and cases of allergic reactions are starting to become better known and research into properly understanding these issues is currently underway.

If you have allergies to any substances, it’s sensible to worry about whether CBD or THC products might also cause an allergic reaction for you. But if you do have allergies, what kind of signs and symptoms might someone new to cannabis use to be sure they’re not harming their health?

Can Someone Be Allergic to Weed?

Cannabis has been used for centuries by humans for medicinal and recreational purposes. Recent attitudes about marijuana are evolving, and we now understand its potential to heal and help people. However, reports of marijuana allergy symptoms are extremely rare. That doesn’t mean they’re inconsequential or impossible, and it’s always a good idea to try to understand them and any methods for avoiding them.

Some of the benefits that people often attribute to cannabis use, such as medical benefits and pleasure, are well known and understood by people who use it frequently without an allergy. These include a wide range of benefits brought about by THC and CBD interacting with the human endocannabinoid system, which is present in all of us. CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body are specially tuned to receive the health benefits of cannabis, and this interaction results in the well known euphoric psychoactive high that potent and high-grade cannabis can provide.

While exploring this topic, it’s important to keep in mind how long a history of misinformation and deception exists around cannabis products, which is only beginning to change in the wider social consciousness. This has led to a lot of inaccurate information and rumors about potential side effects that scare people away from trying it, and discovering how generally harmless and fun it can be to experience.

It’s always important to be skeptical when listening to experiences of others, but we should also be compassionate and open-minded when considering the possibility of allergies to marijuana. Although we have never experienced any allergic reactions to marijuana ourselves, there is still plenty of available information that should be taken into account.

Allergies to Marijuana

Can you be allergic to marijuana? Actually, allergies to marijuana are not a myth or scare tactic. They are a real issue for some people, but that doesn’t mean that cannabis is suddenly unsuitable for medical purposes. Allergies are a fact of life for many people, and the same goes for marijuana. This just means that we need to be careful and take things slowly when we first start using it as a medicine.

We all have friends or family members who claim they can’t enjoy cannabis because it makes them feel undesirable or uncomfortable. It’s polite to be understanding and not pushy when trying to persuade them to try cannabis again, as they may be very sensitive about the subject. There are plenty of sarcastic memes online about pushy stoners insisting that a certain strain or another is the key to making cannabis work for these people if only they might try it.

Although it may be true that cannabis could be helpful for some people who feel the way you do, it’s always important to be careful about the risk of causing an allergic reaction in someone who is prone to them. This is especially true when it comes to people who are also concerned about their allergy risk. It does the cannabis community a great disservice to be insistent and unyielding when exploring other health solutions with someone who may be susceptible to or have concerns about an allergic reaction.

Marijuana allergies are a real possibility, and as public safety is our top priority, we want to remind people that they can develop an allergy to this plant.

The Cause of the Reaction

Recent scientific reports suggest that lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) may be the cause of marijuana allergy symptoms. LTPs are allergenic proteins that are found in many types of plant-based foods and pollen, and they have been known to trigger allergic reactions in some people by activating the production of antibodies. However, studies have shown that a high number of patients who developed allergic reactions after using cannabis were also prone to similar reactions when exposed to an LTP extract.

Cross reactivity is a key factor to consider when it comes to allergies to marijuana. Nearly half of people who have an allergy to plant-based foods and products containing similar proteins also have an allergy to other foods and products containing similar proteins. Some of the known cross-reactive allergies include allergies to tomato and peach peel. If you or someone you love has a known allergy to plant-based foods and medicines, we recommend caution when using cannabis, and be sure to find out the latest information on the subject.

Terpenes are highly prized for their psychoactive and enjoyable effects in cannabis, and some studies have shown that people with skin allergies can be susceptible to certain terpenes when exposed to the air. However, this potential reaction is relatively rare.

Allergic to Weed Symptoms

If you are experiencing symptoms such as feeling overwhelmed and too high, it is important to rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction to marijuana. There are several signs to watch for, and if you notice any of them, it is best to consult a doctor.

However, there are some very clear signs that suggest you are experiencing allergic reactions to weed, and you are not just imagining things or being paranoid. If you experience any of these symptoms after skin contact with weed flowers or a cannabis-derived topical extract, please stop using the product and see a trained medical professional. Ignoring the warning signs your body sends you could cause you serious health complications.

If you have an allergy to any other substance, you may experience similar reactions to contact with or smoking or ingesting cannabis. Some of the most common symptoms include nasal drip, watery eyes, a stuffy head, and “hay fever” (known colloquially as “hemp fever”). If you experience these symptoms after using cannabis products recently, stop using them and see a doctor to check if you have an allergy.

If you have a negative reaction to using cannabis products, the most likely solution is to avoid using them. However, if cannabis doesn’t work for you, there is nothing wrong with that and there is likely a treatment that is better suited to you.