{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/arthritis/6","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11169-markdown","title":"How do I know I'm using the right dose of Treatibles?","slug":"how-do-i-know-im-using-the-right-dose-of-treatibles","content":"\"I have a 220 lb. English Mastiff with arthritis.\"\n_____________________\nEvery animal's physiology is different and this impacts:\n\na) the amount of time it takes for the Treatibles to take effect, \nb) the ideal amount for each serving, and \nc) the frequency of each serving\n\nWe suggest starting with the recommended serving (1 mg. per 10 lbs. of weight), spreading each serving out in 4-8 hour intervals, then keenly monitoring your pet's response.  If your pet does not demonstrate improvement within one hour, give them another half to whole treat.  \n\nPay close attention to your pet and your pet will show you what it needs.  Remember – you know your pet better than anyone else!\n\nlisag\n_____________________\nWow! What a gift your pup must be! We have found the most effective dosage for pups is around 1mg for every 10 lbs. That's how we've dosed our smaller treats.\n\nWith heavier dogs, we suggest utilizing our larger chews as they contain 2.5mg per chew. Somewhere between 6-8 chew per dosage would suit your pup well. \n\nI'd suggest starting on the lower end (4-6) and working your way up to the recommended dosage. If he/she doesn't like the chews alone, try crushing them up and adding them to a favorite meal.\n\nAs Lisa mentioned, keep an eye on how your furball is behaving. You know your pup best!\n\njess","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11122-markdown","title":"Daytime and nighttime strain suggestions for multiple symptoms?","slug":"daytime-and-nighttime-strain-suggestions-for-multiple-symptoms","content":"\"I'm looking for good strains for vaping. I have back pain, arthritis, headaches, copd and insomnia. What are some good strains for these - both daytime and nighttime?\"\n_____________________\nTo avoid psychoactivity and mental fog, use high CBD strains like ACDC or CBD:THC ratios of 1:1 or 2:1(Harlequin, Cannatonic, Medi-Haze). Topical cannabis salve is effective in relieving pain, inflammation, and spasm when massaged into the affected area - great for day or night. Small amounts of strains like Blue Dream are good for daytime pain and inflammation but have some psychoactivity that usually dissipates after an hour or so if you don't use too much. But for a full entourage effect, try to use a strain that has at least some CBD. CBD and THC act better together than either one does by itself. Acetaminophen potentiates the pain relieving effects of THC. NSAIDs diminish THC's pain relief. Indicas like Granddaddy Purple, Purple Haze, Purple Urkle, Critical Kush, Master Kush are excellent strains for nighttime. Not only do they relieve pain, muscle spasm, and inflammation but they facilitate falling and staying  asleep.\n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nWell, for the day time you are going to want something that can give you the effects, but not something that puts you down energy wise. That's great at night, but what about if you have things to do? Sativas, they give you that creative boost as well as making life more bright and cheery. (Green crack is a great daytime medicine.  It helps with lack of appetite in my case. ) Indica is your night dosage. Helps you sleep kills pain for a relaxing finish to you day. Spent time with your family or play some video games. (Try chocolate chunk, northern lights, or some purple durkle.)\n\nlai","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11101-markdown","title":"Which product would be best for me?","slug":"which-product-would-be-best-for-me","content":"\"I have bad arthritis in my hands but do not want to smoke.  I also have a very low tolerance so do not want something too strong.\"\n_____________________\nI would recommend this person use a product that has mostly CBD's, also a high dosage of Ibuprofen and a additional salve with lidocaine in it.  If more relaxation is needed perhaps a inhaler with a low dosage of THC, something with mist rather than smoke.\n\ncatsteel76\n_____________________\nCannabis Topicals are the best option for those who want pain relief without psycho-active effects, that normally accompany eating or smoking the plant.\n\nOur skin has CB2 receptors that communicate with cannabinoids. The THC and THCa in our product gets a response from the brain to send pain relief, reduce inflammation, etc. when a topical is applied.\n\nMany have found relief for arthritis this way. Let us know if you have any other questions!\n\nella\n_____________________\nWithout knowing too much of your history, I'd suggest looking to our Caramel Corn or Chili Lime Peanuts for low dose tasty edibles. Make sure you have some sober snacks on hand too though. They're just too good!\n\nSome other helpful edible options may be our CBD Super Food Truffle (30mg CBD) or our CBD Brownie Bite (50mg CBD). Both CBD products have extremely low doses of THC as they're made with Hemp CBD, which would be great for your low tolerance. Because these products are made from hemp and not cannabis, they are available for purchase nationwide through our website.\n\nIf your goal is to attack the arthritis directly, one thing I find personally helpful are medicated topicals like rub from Whoopi and Maya or Strictly Topical's Sweet Relief. These products can usually be found at your local dispensary or delivery service.\n\nHope this helps!\n\njess","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11073-markdown","title":"My mother has arthritis and neuropathy, but she is not sold on the idea of medicinal cannabis...","slug":"my-mother-has-arthritis-and-neuropathy-but-she-is-not-sold-on-the-idea-of-medicinal-cannabis","content":"\"What would be a good way to bring up the benefits of medicinal cannabis?\"\n_____________________\nOne way would be to start with a topical CBD salve and explain to your mother that as long as she does not touch her eyes or mouth, washes her hands, and does not take a steam bath with it on that she will not have any cannabis in her blood stream.  In this way, she will not get any altered sensorium or \"high\" sensation.\n\ndrb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11070-markdown","title":"What dosage is best for small dogs?","slug":"what-dosage-is-best-for-small-dogs","content":"\"I have a 10 lb Rat Terrier with arthritis.\"\n_____________________\nOne small Treatible contains a little over 1mg of CBD; and the recommended dose is one small Treatible per 10lb of body weight. So, the answer is, one small Treatible. Easy! I hope your pet will be more comfortable :)\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nThis is from their website Treatibles.com,\nWhat are the key benefits of CBD-rich Treatibles?\nWe are not veterinarians and cannot make any health claims about cannabinoids or any of the other ingredients in our products. The results noticed by pet owners using our treats are anecdotal. We have collected data from over 2000 customers and find that Treatibles customers use the product for a myriad of conditions. All animals have an endocannabinoid system which regulates many homeostatic functions and can provide overall health and wellness. Treatibles are safe, non-toxic, and non-habit forming.\n\nI was wondering the same thing because my chihuahua has anxiety too. I'm going to try them! Hope they works for your piggy!\n\nheartofthebay","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10953-markdown","title":"Can juicing raw cannabis cure my arthritis? ","slug":"can-juicing-raw-cannabis-cure-my-arthritis","content":"\"I read an article online where a woman had great success juicing cannabis daily. I am skeptical but was wondering if anyone knows about this or has had experience.\"\n_____________________\nJuicing raw cannabis has great health benefits, most notably anti-inflammatory effects. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, with a number of different causes. Raw juiced cannabis flowers, leaves, stems, roots and seeds all have medicinal properties, most notably CBD, or cannabidiol. THC-A has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. The cannabinoids are most highly concentrated in the flowers of female plants. \nIm not sure if cannabis can \"cure\" your arthritis, but it most certainly can have a beficial effect on the inflammation and pain. You might want to try raw juiced cannabis in combination with decarboxylated tinctures with CBD and THC, as well as topical cannabis preparations.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10915-markdown","title":"Can I give Treatwell to my dog for his arthritis?","slug":"can-i-give-treatwell-to-my-dog-for-his-arthritis","content":"\"He is a 14 pound terrier. What would be the recommended dosage?\"\n_____________________\nThe 1:1 CBD:THC ratio of this tincture may be a bit heavy on the THC side for your pet. I would reccomend a tincture with around 10:1 or more CBD:THC. Pets can experience psychoactivity from THC, and I have seem some friends' pets' after having accidently ingested large quantities of THC edibles. They did not look happy and were quite altered. However, you may try small doses of the 1:1 CBD;THC tincture, wait several hours and check for positive or negative results.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10726-markdown","title":"I suffer from osteoarthritis, anxiety and restless leg syndrome. I want to get off drugs. I'm 78 yrs old.","slug":"i-suffer-from-osteoarthritis-anxiety-and-restless-leg-syndrome-i-want-to-get-off-drugs-im-78-yrs-old","content":"\" I want to remove chemicals from my maintenance program and try alternatives. I need help!\"\n_____________________\nYou very likely are suffering from vitamin and mineral deficiencies giving you the restless leg syndrome. I frequently say to people, \"your body can't call you on the telephone to tell you it needs more nutrients, it sends you internal signals, like restless legs syndrome, yet most doctors will drug this because they have no idea how to help you nutritionally, most doctors only studied how to drug you. If you drug the symptoms your body has to scream louder to get the attention but people go back to the same doctor and get another drug the does not fix the problem.\"  Are you on a proton pump inhibitor also? Are you taking Vitamin D3? Do you take calcium? You should not take calcium but you need to eat vegetables and a variety of colorful vegetables is best. Proton pump inhibitors which are very popular prevent the uptake of your nutrients from your foods. You very likely are \nB vitamin deficient and the best laboratory I know of for you to be tested is from SpectraCell Laboratory in Houston.\nIn planning to get off drugs, consider starting a high CBD, low THC sublingual tincture at a low dose several times per day, in addition, you may obtain an oral spray of CBD : THC tincture in 4 : 1 ratio for pain and use it 2-3 times per day as you reduce your pain medications. Cut back on the dose if you notice any dizziness because you do need to start low and go up slowly. Topical cannabis salves work great also and can give hours of pain relief from joint pain and muscle spasms. \nI believe anxiety becomes a worse the more we ignore the symptoms our body is trying to communicate. Use up to approximately 20- 30 drops a day of a high CBD, low THC sublingual tincture for approximately a month to see how much you can improve and reduce your pain drugs over time but consult your pharmacist since some drugs must be slowly weaned, such as benzodiazepines but others you can discontinue rapidly. Your symptoms should improve significantly but if you need further help, we are here to help you. I have had many patients over 75 decide to improve their health so you can be successful if you have that determination. Your health is a great thing to work on perfecting.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHere in the U.S., arthritis is the most common form of disability. There are many forms of arthritis drugs. For osteoarthritis, the most commonly used drugs include: opiates such as Vicodin and Percocet, muscle relaxers such as Tramadol and Ultram, and over the counter NSAIDs such as Advil and Aleve.\n\nNaturally, many would like to avoid taking these arthritis drugs if possible. So thousands are now turning to cannabis to help replace or at least reduce the dosages of the aforementioned drugs.\n\nStudies finding that the endocannabinoid system has receptors present in the synovium of joints have suggested to researchers that cannabinoids may be beneficial for addressing the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Preclinical studies have also demonstrated cannabis’ anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, supporting the idea that the endocannabinoid system is involved in alleviating pain associated with arthritis.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHere are the products I most recommend to help address arthritic pain:\n\nhttp://dosist.com/formulas/ - \"Relief\" formula,\" which is a 2CBD:1THC vaporizer pen. I recommend vaporizer pens by dosist because, unlike conventional vaporizer pens, they buzz after a single metered dose - which allows for the most precise dosing among all inhalation methods.  For most of my patients, I recommend one to two puffs every one to three hours as needed.\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\nI recommend the 2:1 spray . Each spray delivers 2.6mg of CBD and 1.3mg of THC. I recommend sprays because they are easier to use than are oils and tinctures. For most of my patients, I recommend one to two sprays as needed, as frequently as every hour.\n\n\nhttp://www.lordjones.com/topicals.php\nLord Jones 1:1 Pain and Wellness Formula Body Lotion. Apply to affected area as frequently as every two hours.\n\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate\nI recommend the 18:1 bar. Each 1/4 piece contains 20mg CBD and 1.1mg THC. Take 1/4 of the bar as frequently as every two hours.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHere are the products I most recommend to help address arthritic pain:\n\nhttp://dosist.com/formulas/  - \"Relief\" formula,\" which is a 2CBD:1THC vaporizer pen. I recommend  vaporizer pens by dosist because, unlike conventional vaporizer pens,  they buzz after a single metered dose - which allows for the most  precise dosing among all inhalation methods.  For most of my patients, I  recommend one to two puffs every one to three hours as needed.\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\nI  recommend the 2:1 spray . Each spray delivers 2.6mg of CBD and 1.3mg of  THC. I recommend sprays because they are easier to use than are oils  and tinctures. For most of my patients, I recommend one to two sprays as  needed, as frequently as every hour.\n\nhttp://www.lordjones.com/topicals.php\nLord Jones 1:1 Pain and Wellness Formula Body Lotion. Apply to affected area as frequently as every two hours.\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate\nI recommend the 18:1 bar. Each 1/4 piece contains 20mg CBD and 1.1mg THC. Take 1/4 of the bar as frequently as every two hours.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nIm not a doctor and I have not suffered from restless leg syndrome, but I do do a lot of reading on a variety of medical conditions and how cannabis / marijuana may help. There is new research that supports that cannabis does indeed help with restless leg syndrome, which is said to affect 1 in 10 people at some point in their life (although that number seems very high to me).\n\nRestless leg syndrome is a condition where a person feels the need to move their legs and it is a disorder that affects the central nervous system. Weirdly, the desire to move your legs comes when sitting or lying down, which makes sleeping very difficult and also may lead people to have increased anxiety.\n\nUnfortunately, from what I have read, long term use of pharmaceuticals for this condition may actually lead to the condition worsening. If I understand correctly, many arthritis drugs may be similar to those for RLS. Leg massages and alternative therapies are often suggested for those who suffer with RLS.\n\nThere is good news in that cannabis has been found to be helpful to many people who suffer from restless leg syndrome. Dopamine agonist drugs have shown to have a positive effect on symptoms. Cannabis on its own actually helps with dopamine release in our own systems within our endocannabinoid system which has a series of CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body, without any negative side effects. It is similar to how marijuana works well with Parkinson's disease. I hope this helps!\n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nHello, to add to Dr. Kim's answer re: trying a more natural alternative (cannabis) in lieu of arthritis drugs, we have a few articles you may want to read that could be helpful. The one linked at bottom is authored by Didi, founder of Sweet Releaf cannabis topicals. She makes mention of the various arthritis drugs that are typically prescribed/used. As well, she references a study that chronicled patients who have found pain relief applying her topicals to arthritic joints. And she also includes a bit on acupuncture as well as a few other alternative therapies such as hot/cold therapy, meditation, etc that could help ease arthritis pain. As well, here's a link to an article on the top 10 high-CBD marijuana strains for anxiety: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57f2b7f12b1e99000a671ac3/top-10-high-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-anxiety. This list includes strains such as ACDC, Harlequin and Canna-Tsu that have been reported as helping reduce anxiety. Hope these help!\n\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10710-markdown","title":"Can marijuana help with autoimmune diseases?","slug":"can-marijuana-help-with-autoimmune-diseases","content":"\"I have rheumatoid arthritis and take an anti-TNF medication. Could marijuana help me?\"\n_____________________\nWith autoimmune disease, it is always best to eliminate any offending substance to reduce inflammation in your body but this may mean eliminating your favorite food or drink, like cow dairy, wheat and soy just to name a few. In addition, do consider doing a cellular detox as well as adding a super high CBD, low THC cannabis tincture at least twice daily to reduce your inflammatory cell load. Omega-3 oil, 1,000mg three times per day may also be added to reduce inflammation while eliminating Omega 6 and Omega 9 foods and supplements. It takes time for the CBD cannabis to work and you won't be high with CBD but you should notice an improvement with less pain after 2 1/2 to 3 weeks at 20 drops per day of a super concentrated CBD tincture or you may need to go to a little higher dose. Without a specific autoimmune disease my ability to give you more information is limited but since most humans are vitamin D deficient that's another area that needs attention especially in autoimmune problems because your autoimmune disease maybe directly due to vitamin D deficiency. It is essential in autoimmune disease to address any nutritional deficiencies. It is very likely you will not only improve your health but you may completely resolve your autoimmune disease and if you have not I invite you to come back I have a consultation.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nCBD has been able to replace meds for RA in most cases. It has been effective in other arthritis types as well.\n\ndrblair","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10667-markdown","title":"I have Severe Rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia. What solution is best to relive my chronic pain?  ","slug":"i-have-severe-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-fibromyalgia-what-solution-is-best-to-relive-my-chronic-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis may be useful in the treatment of both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia.  Cannabis has both immune modulating properties and anti-inflammatory properties in addition to analgesic effects. Because both RA and fibromyalgia are systemic illnesses, most patients administer either vaporized or ingested cannabis. Strains or products with a higher CBD/THC ratio have been effective in alleviating chronic pain while lessening psychoactive effects of the medicine. \n\nAlso, for musculoskeletal discomfort in general, many patients have found topical salves to be beneficial in treating localized joint or muscle pain. One benefit of this approach is that most, if not all, of the cannabis does not enter the blood stream, so their are no systemic effects; therefore, topical can be used comfortably during the day as well as the night. \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10622-markdown","title":"Is marijuana safe for my dog? ","slug":"is-marijuana-safe-for-my-dog","content":"\"She was hit by a car a few years ago and has terrible arthritis in her hind legs. I hate to see her suffering.\"\n_____________________\nMarijuana is toxic to dogs, and this is potentially a dangerous situation. If you have any concerns, you should seek veterinary attention asap. \n\nHowever, it really depends on the quantity your dog ate, and his relative body weight. If he is a large breed, and he ate not too much, in all likelihood he will be ok once it wears off.\n\nIf you do some research you will see that most of the treatment the vet will provide will be symptomatic. They will give him fluids to keep him hydrated and put him in a darkish room to minimize any mental distress. It's important that you to keep him calm. They may also give him something to encourage vomiting. \n\nSo to sum up, if he did not eat too much and it happened a while ago (where vomiting won't help), or he is a larger dog relative to the amount he ate, he will likely be ok if you just let him sleep it off. If he is a smaller breed, or ate a greater quantity, be aware that it is toxic to his system and he may be better off with immediate treatment by the vet.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nThis is a great question. It really depends on how and in what form they ingest marijuana. There are specific cannabis products made for dogs and pets, which can help with inflammation, pain, arthritis, anxiety, etc. These products have been effective for many people and some research indicates that cannabis made specifically for pets can be a good replacement for more traditional meds. \r\n\r\nWhen giving your dog cannabis, it should be a product made specifically for pets. Often, these products are high in cannabidiol (CBD) which is an analgesic and anti inflammatory. Some products may contain THC, the psychoactive component, but in low dosage. CBD and THC work together to create an entourage effect for your pet, meaning multiple cannabinoids are working together to help alleviate a specific condition.\r\n\r\nThree pet products that are out on the market today in California are Constance Therapeutics, Treatwell and Auntie Dolores (hemp based CBD for this last one). I can speak from personal experience that the hemp based CBD cookies from Auntie Dolores definitely helped our 14 year old arthritic dog. When he does not have his cookies, he does not walk as well and appears to be in pain.\r\n\r\nWhen marijuana is not safe for your dog is when your dog gets into cannabis flower and/or eats edibles, such as THC laden cookies or concentrated products like cannabis butter. The effect on your animal is highly variable based on the size of the animal and how much was ingested. Dogs are also susceptible to getting high from second hand smoke, although eating marijuana definitely seems to have a more detectable impact. Eating marijuana products can cause lethargy, slower breathing, lower blood pressure, slower heart rate, loss of balance and can make a dog incontinent or cause them to have trouble going to the bathroom. Some dogs can become distressed, similar to the way people may experience anxiety. Depending on the amount ingested, it can be toxic to your animal, although death would be extremely rare. Most vets would say to get your animal to a facility to be carefully watched and hydrated.\r\n\r\nTechnically 3 grams of pot per kilogram of a dog's weight is a lethal dose. This is actually quite a lot of cannabis to consume. Bottom line, only feed your dog products in appropriate dosages from cannabis or hemp products made specifically for pets. If you consume marijuana in other forms keep it locked up and away from other people and pets.\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nThis is a fantastic question that I am asked regularly at my veterinary practice.  Not surprisingly, the answer is a little complicated.  Cannabis can be very effective medicine for dogs and cats for many of the same conditions for which it is used to treat people.  That said, cannabis must be treated like the strong medicine that it is.    Like with any other medication, the keys to safe and effective use are in choosing the right preparation and giving the correct dosage.  Just like with us humans, the amount (in milligrams) of THC and CBD as well as the relative ratio of THC and CBD are critical to success.  Unlike us humans however, animals (dogs in particular) are very susceptible to the psychoactive effects of THC and it would be very easy to overdose pets to the point where they need emergency medical care.   My very strong recommendation to anyone who wants to use cannabis for their pets is to get the advice of a veterinarian that has experience with using cannabis as medicine.  If that is not available to you where you live, I have two resources that will be helpful.  My book, \"The Ultimate Pet Health Guide\" is a roadmap for pet owners to integrate nutrition, holistic care, and Western medicine to keep pets healthy.  There is an entire chapter dedicated to medical cannabis in pets and how to use it safely and effectively. Best of luck with your dog!\n\ngaryr\n_____________________\nAt present, vets can’t legally prescribe CBD to their animal patients in Canada, but CBD-infused edibles and tinctures are sold legally in some pet stores, and have been well-received.\n\nAccording to a survey in the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, 64% of dog owners who used CBD to treat their pets’ arthritis pain, seizures, anxiety, or lack of appetite reported that it helped their pets moderately to extremely.\n\nApart from relief from pain, 50% of dog owners also reported either moderately or greatly improved sleep habits in dogs, and 49% reported less anxiety. Similarly high responses came from cat owners who experimented with cannabis, too. It should be noted that these edibles contain no THC (which is toxic to animals and should not be used). \n\nKait Fowlie","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10592-markdown","title":"Are all topical products similar or should I look for a specific brand? ","slug":"are-all-topical-products-similar-or-should-i-look-for-a-specific-brand","content":"\"I have arthritis in my fingers and looking for alternative products that might help.\"\n_____________________\nTopicals cannabis preparations and products can vary widely. California is the wild wild west when it comes to cannabis. It is somewhat of an unregulated market, and standards have yet to be adopted for packaging, potency, purity, testing for pesticides, solvents, etc. I encourage patients to research the company that produces the product, and to look for well-labeled, well-packaged products that have clearly listed ingredients and dosing instructions. It may even be appropriate to contact the company directly. When utilizing topicals it is important to check for allergens, and to discontinue use if adverse effects occur. \n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":60,"numPages":7,"currentPage":6,"id":4964,"name":"Arthritis","slug":"arthritis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}