ohmygoshitsjen33 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) So my doctor put me on the pill and told me to stop smoking. So I did...But she didn’t say anything about hookah and birth control.I know smoking cigarettes while you are on the pill may cause high blood pressure, blood clots and other serious side effects but what I really want to know is if I need to be worried about hookah too?? Edited May 4, 2007 by ohmygoshitsjen33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Moobs Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Is your life worth taking the risk of smoking? I believe your doctor stated "Stop Smoking" as in Stop smoking in general, legal or not. So i would advised to stop smoking hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxOR541 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 listen to Dr. Moobs. He is not a wise doctor but he plays one on the hookah forum. If you have questions however relating to Moob health, which can be a serious issue, he's your man. Seriously, it's the nicotine that raises blood pressure and if you are on the pill any expsure to nicotine is probably not going to be good for you. My wife is on BC, and occasionally takes a puff or two on the hookah to try the flavor, but I would discourage you or anyone on the pill from smoking regularly. And to the good Dr.... I just had a moob-o-gram and came back clean as a whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garykainz Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 well, i guess thats it for my girlfriend and the hookah. sadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazria Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 this same issue has me worried, but I already am off the pill due to HBP. It doesn't help that I suffer thru another B-day next week, finally toping the scales at 30+ (blarg).... my BF want's me to start backing off the Hookah (specialy after last night's burn trip) because he's afraid I'll get addicited to the nictoine and start ciggy smoking.*sigh* hard choice, but if you'r really worried ask the Dr. The silly things we do for love, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Moobs Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 QUOTE (LuxOR541 @ May 3 2007, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>listen to Dr. Moobs. He is not a wise doctor but he plays one on the hookah forum. If you have questions however relating to Moob health, which can be a serious issue, he's your man. Seriously, it's the nicotine that raises blood pressure and if you are on the pill any expsure to nicotine is probably not going to be good for you. My wife is on BC, and occasionally takes a puff or two on the hookah to try the flavor, but I would discourage you or anyone on the pill from smoking regularly. And to the good Dr.... I just had a moob-o-gram and came back clean as a whistle.Good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Yeah I would say that it's not a smart thing to do... You could always try tabacco free shisha...dont know if that can really be as good though...But atleast theirs no nicotine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornkitten42 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 hahaha i asked this question a couple of months ago. pretty much got the same responses.one good thing is the pills say after the age of 30+ you have higher risks of blood clots.i'm only 22. I smoke hookah and only hookah and not everyday.My dr said that as long as it's in moderation you should be fine.eh. I smoke more than i should, but i feel you got to die of something so i do so knowing the risk i am taking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygoshitsjen33 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 well thanks to everone who commented it shure helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freepain Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 As long as your not a heavy smoker aka chain smokerthan you will probably be okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeps613 Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I would definetely take the smokage in moderation. Like the others were saying- the nicotine is the main aspect that does increase the heart rate and blood pressure. There are other factors in all smoke in general so even if you went to the tobacco free stuff you'd still be doing yourself some damage. Just keep a check on your blood pressure and general health and if you see that your BP is on the up cut out caffiene and nicotiene cause those are two leading causes of HBP. I am both a nico and caff addict but somehow I manage to keep my blood pressure down- haven't figured out exactly why- i just might be lucky. But home blood pressure kits if you are really concerned can help keep you in check. But then again I am a guy and don't really know the effects of the pill that well so I dont know how easily it can help cause HBP. But in moderation things are never as bad as excess. Least that is what I have figured over my journeys in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyDDS Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well, I am a real doctor. A dentist none the less, that is now doing a fellowship for anesthesiology, but my fiance is doing her residency in Gyn, she said that if you smoke it regularly your birth control efficiency goes down, and all of your risks rise up, and it's even worse if you are over the age of 35. If you HAVE to smoke hookah, i dont think you should do it often.P.S. Tobacco is also know to affect a females ovulation schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Get an IUD, problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boss Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 When a doctor says "Don't smoke" he means "TOBACCO = BAD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I have pretty much been smoking washed (.05 as opposed to .5 percent nicotine) for the last several months with a few exceptions. A lot of my Starbuzz favs are .05. Even though I am a guy and not worried about getting preggers I am 40+. When it comes to the hogh blood pressure drinking LOTS of water helps. Of course exercising helps. But if you try skipping soft drinks during the day and drink a glass of water or green tea you will see a change. I have cut way back on my beer. Every other night I will have about 3. Then there is usually one night I pull a good one off But just remember the water and you will see a difference. I am not a doctor but I am a pirate and that has to count for somethin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Ah hooray, I'm the lucky one that had HBP at 18 and got my prescription for BC taken away because they refused to give me any if I didn't have my BP under control. Never smoked before, didn't have a caffeine addiction, none of that stuff, just got it from my dad So here I am now, age 21, on heart medication, smoking my hookah, and freaking out that the next person I do anything with is going to end up being my baby daddy because I'm on low-dosage BC. Moral of the story? If it does push your BP up above the acceptable level, see if you can get yourself some sweet, sweet meds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nestormakhno Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 QUOTE (Allia22 @ Jul 5 2007, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ah hooray, I'm the lucky one that had HBP at 18 and got my prescription for BC taken away because they refused to give me any if I didn't have my BP under control. Never smoked before, didn't have a caffeine addiction, none of that stuff, just got it from my dad So here I am now, age 21, on heart medication, smoking my hookah, and freaking out that the next person I do anything with is going to end up being my baby daddy because I'm on low-dosage BC. Moral of the story? If it does push your BP up above the acceptable level, see if you can get yourself some sweet, sweet meds Teehee, lower dosage doesn't mean you'll get pregnant. As for smoking while on BC, what I was told was that the risk was palpable and substantial at 35+. Below that, if you're not a heavy smoker, make sure you aren't sitting in the same position for long periods of time, that you drink recommended amounts of water, and that you don't smoke too much. Honestly - and this is unbstantiated medicine - I believe the nicotine causes the blood clots, so if you smoke washed tobacco, I doubt you'll die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firm Young Carrot Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hookah And Birth Control, Should I be afraidi wouldn't use a hookah for birth control, an IUD would fit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 QUOTE (nestormakhno @ Aug 16 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Allia22 @ Jul 5 2007, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ah hooray, I'm the lucky one that had HBP at 18 and got my prescription for BC taken away because they refused to give me any if I didn't have my BP under control. Never smoked before, didn't have a caffeine addiction, none of that stuff, just got it from my dad So here I am now, age 21, on heart medication, smoking my hookah, and freaking out that the next person I do anything with is going to end up being my baby daddy because I'm on low-dosage BC. Moral of the story? If it does push your BP up above the acceptable level, see if you can get yourself some sweet, sweet meds Teehee, lower dosage doesn't mean you'll get pregnant. As for smoking while on BC, what I was told was that the risk was palpable and substantial at 35+. Below that, if you're not a heavy smoker, make sure you aren't sitting in the same position for long periods of time, that you drink recommended amounts of water, and that you don't smoke too much. Honestly - and this is unbstantiated medicine - I believe the nicotine causes the blood clots, so if you smoke washed tobacco, I doubt you'll die.LOL I'm screwed then. I smoke at least 2 rounds of coal a day with Tangiers and can - and have on MANY occasions - layed on the couch for 8+ hours playing video games, usually smoking it up at the same time. If it weren't for work, school, and my mom being on the TV I'd be there... It's the life, but I'ma have a stroke and die at 52 >.<The low-dosage info is good to know ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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