{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/17","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_8637-markdown","title":"What type and form of cannabis for severe neck muscle spasms?","slug":"what-type-and-form-of-cannabis-for-severe-neck-muscle-spasms","content":"\"I am based in the UK. I have awful myofascial pain areas and already take amitriptyline (75 mg) to reduce the spasm from my neck muscles. The muscles have shortened and are very fibrous. My trapezius and scalene muscles are affected. I want to find out what form of cannabis may help me, possibly CBD only or with very low THC. Thank you.\"\n_____________________\n  \nTopical cannabis (cream, salves, oils) would be a great treatment option for you. Cannabis has powerful anti-inflammatory, pain relieving properties that work well on musculoskeletal pain. It is best to get a topical that contains both THC and CBD as they both enhance each other’s effects. Furthermore, with topical cannabinoids, you will receive localized pain relief without feeling “high” since these products do not go directly into the bloodstream (excluding transdermal patches which can go into the bloodstream). Here are some great articles as well from our website: \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/589b56e47a547a0008f2c9ce/the-top-3-cannabis-topicals-for-back-pain\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/562150d03232620006450000/cannabis-strains-for-different-kinds-of-pain\n\nrachelnp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8620-markdown","title":"cannabis and fibromyalgia","slug":"cannabis-and-fibromyalgia","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8615-markdown","title":"Looking for a medical marijuana to help with chronic back pain for my 72 year old father. ","slug":"looking-for-a-medical-marijuana-to-help-with-chronic-back-pain-for-my-72-year-old-father","content":"\"He has arthritis, a degenerstive building disc, and spinal stenosis. He’s not a candidate for Surgery due to age, Parkinson’s, and diabetes. Tried many other forms of pain management and nothing is working.\"\n_____________________\nIt's hard to see a family member suffer, especially if you feel you are out of options. Fortunately, cannabis is known to help with chronic pain and there are many different methods of consumption that you may try, and many that do not produce a psychoactive high. I am not a doctor, but I can tell you what other children of elderly parents have told me as well as what seniors have directly communicated about their experience.\n\nif your father is not a cannabis consumer I would start with non psychoactive products. I am not against THC, as it is a powerful pain reliever, but CBD may help on its own and it is non psychoactive. \n\nAn 81 year old that had intense chronic pain for years recently told me high CBD cookies stopped his pain in its tracks. @moonmans has a high CBD cookie you can purchase in California. Another form of cannabis to try is the transdermal patch. They can be a ratio of CBD to THC such as 1:1 and be quite effective as well. There are many products on the market for this as well. \n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nContinuing my answer... transdermal patches are time released. The other product you may wish to try would be a cannabis topical which provides localized relief. \n\nIf your father is willing to try THC/CBD for pain, vaping flower or oil cartridges can be highly effective for pain and provide immediate relief. I would start low and slow with anything that has THC. I find high CBD ratios such as ACDC or Canna Tsu can give me immediate relief. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nWe just published a roundup of the top Q&As on chronic pain--2 of which talk specifically to back pain. Answers were given by a brand expert as well as 2 doctors, including our very own chief medical officer. According to Dr. Frye, \"A variety with a 1:1 ratio of THC:CBD maximizes the analgesic, muscle-relaxing, and anti-inflammatory activity, reduces anxiety, and elevates the mood. Patients who use this ratio remain clear minded, focused, and productive without feeling high or stoned. Topical cannabis salves and lotions are also very effective in reducing or eliminating pain.\" Hope this helps!\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nCBD is the right word for your father's issue. Marijuana is basicaly a drug which make anyone high.\nCBD is one of the compounds derived from the hemp plants.\n\nHere is the link I am sharing in which you can find how CBD can be benificial in pain management:\nhttps://www.whatiscbd.com/cannabidiol-cbd-pain-relief/\n\nsebastianwross","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8614-markdown","title":"Cannabis use during pregnancy","slug":"cannabis-use-during-pregnancy","content":"\"Hi there\n\nmy sister recently found out she is pregnant. She uses cannabis daily to help with anxiety and sleep. I have come across conflicting information when it come to smoking during pregnancy. She has been reducing her use for a while but does not want to stop completely. Her works hours begin at 330am and smoking helps regulate her sleep. Does anyone have any helpful information on smoking while pregnant? Should she switch to edibles instead? Thanks so Much! \"\n_____________________\nThe reason why you've come across conflicting information is most likely because the studies--which are few and far between--so far present results that fall on each side of the aisle: one side concluding that consuming cannabis while pregnant has negative effects on the baby in utero, while another side finding that it doesn't. We published an article on this very debate a while back. If this is something your sister can discuss with her doctor, that's something she should do to help her make as informed a decision as possible.\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor but I believe any doctor your sister would talk to would probably warn her against smoking marijuana during pregnancy. I'll point you to a video we filmed last year that talks about a study done on this topic.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5745c73fb8c3a9000c000008/hellomd-live-episode-4\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nI just wanted to chime in here and say that I stopped using cannabis while pregnant and every medical professional I spoke to said I made the right move. I had awful morning sickness and was tempted to treat it with marijuana, but I didn't as I was too scared of the effects on the baby. \n\nWatch the video that Pamela posted here--our chief medical officer says \"Just don't do it!\" He cites a study where pregnant women who used marijuana had a higher rate of pre-term birth than women who did not. \n\nIt's frustrating to treat anything while pregnant--not a lot of studies have been done on taking things while pregnant, so it's hard to get a definitive answer. But I would encourage you to tell your sister to stop using cannabis while she's pregnant. I know it will be frustrating for her (my husband uses cannabis to fight insomnia, so I understand how important it can be for some people for that issue!), but I really would tell her to stop. If she's not convinced, encourage her to talk to her doctor(s) as well.\n\ngabriella\n_____________________\nI know this is a topic with a lot of conflicting views, but I believe the only 'medical' response is that the safety of cannabis use during pregnancy and nursing is unknown.  It is for that reason that no clinical professional is willing to OK using it in those circumstances.  Despite the lack of clinical science here, we have to be aware that an enormous uncontrolled experiment has been going on in which large numbers of women are using cannabis during pregnancy without supervision.  All we know about the outcome is that, so far, no obvious problems have consistently appeared in the population attributable to this.  On the one hand, it can give a sense of reassurance that any direct effect is statistically small enough that it hasn't become obvious.  On the other hand, of all matters in healthcare, the safety of children during gestation is at the top of the list.  Because the stakes are so high reason demands the utmost caution and the most conservative recommendation.\n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8612-markdown","title":"What cannabis product(s) is/are right for Dad?","slug":"what-cannabis-products-is-are-right-for-dad","content":"\"My father has bladder cancer which has spread throughout his body.  I think that cannabis could help him but have been told it's not quite a simple as just going and picking up some from the store.  I'm looking for advice on what to get for him.\"\n_____________________\nYou need to speak with someone that has a lot of experience treating very sick patients. There are a few well known individuals that specialize in this. You certainly don't want to just go along to your local dispensary and find some cannabis. Here is a link for you. The comany is well known for this type of work: https://www.constancetherapeutics.com/\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8611-markdown","title":"Can you give cannabis to a dog with cancer?","slug":"can-you-give-cannabis-to-a-dog-with-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nFrom my personal experience, absolutely. I worked previously with a company who sold CBD products for dogs and we had customers use those products for their dogs with cancer to manage nausea and promote appetite; it can also help with a lot of pain issues. This article goes over this topic: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/591a61b732ae5b45fba3468b/your-dog-and-marijuana\n\nI have also worked with people who have given their dog THC with good results, although this is more difficult and controversial. If you want to go this route, I suggest you reach out to a vet who is well-versed in this topic--they do exist! If you are in the Bay Area of CA, Gary Richter is an excellent resource: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59406104149188001f32d1a3/interview-with-dr-gary-richter-the-cannabis-pet-vet\n\nDanielle Lim ","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8606-markdown","title":"Why is there no 'high' when cannabis oil is taken rectally?","slug":"why-is-there-no-high-when-cannabis-oil-is-taken-rectally","content":"\n_____________________\n  \nI have done some research and cannot find an answer. Some say it by-passes the liver - however, others say it cannot, as it will go straight to the liver via the mesenteric veins. \nI have also discovered this written from a pain management centre’s website: “Drugs administered into the proximal rectum are subjected to first-pass metabolism. However, drugs administered from a low rectal site reach the general circulation without first passing through the liver”...So, this would perhaps follow that it depends upon where in the rectum the suppository is placed. Can someone please tell me conclusively if this is so; or any other reason for why the psychoactive effects are not present if taken this way? Thank you.\n\nRose","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8605-markdown","title":"Has anyone used cannabis as a hangover cure?","slug":"has-anyone-used-cannabis-as-a-hangover-cure","content":"\"If so, what works best for you? \"\n_____________________\nWhat an interesting question. As everyone knows an alcohol hangover needs time to get better. That said, cannabis can help get you over the hump if your hangover includes a headache and nausea. The nausea can stop you from eating and eating definitely helps speed up the recovery process. Cannabis typically will allow you to start eating again. It can also help with the associated headache, which can be so terrible. Unfortunately, alcohol is literally a poison and if you drink too much your body is reacting for a reason. Cannabis helps mitigate the symptoms. Hydrate, take vitamins, eat, sleep and waiting it out is what really helps.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8600-markdown","title":"What do you like to smoke your weed out of? ","slug":"what-do-you-like-to-smoke-your-weed-out-of","content":"\n_____________________\n I like  smoke out of my sparkl pipe from Ocean Beach. \n\nGibby5\n_____________________\nI love joints for my outdoor adventures, but if I am indoors, I have a rastafarian colored pipe [yellow, green, and red] that I loved to use! I named it Robert Nesta! :-P \n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nLately, my bloomfarms highlighter\n\ndjw\n_____________________\nCloudV ElectroMini but can wait for my VapeXhale to arrive! \n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nCloudV, but can't wait for my VapeXhale to arrive!\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nGood ol fashion bong/water pipe. It's wild to see how technological some smoking devices have gotten. Vaping is the future I guess...\n\nLpLp\n_____________________\nMy favorite consumption method would hands down be the Grasshopper Vaporizer with the Performance Front-end and my bubbler from Grav Labs. The Perforamnce Front-end seamlessly attaches your Grasshopper Vaporizer to any 14mm downstem and allows for huge vapor cloud production. I find my lungs are happier than when combusting. For more information about these products, check out grasshoppervape.com. \n\n\nhoppercaroline\n_____________________\nFor me, my favorite way to smoke flower is still in a joint. I think that a good unbleached rolling paper or a hemp rolling paper is truly the best way to enjoy your experience. A joint allows you to taste the flower more than other ways like bongs, pipes, or blunts. Even certain vaporizers to me often leave a distinct aftertaste that is reminicscent of burnt popcorn. Many true cannabis conniseurs are consuming more exclusive, exotic, and flavorful strains, for example, some of my favorites are Gelato and Sunset Sherbert, not only for the effect, but for the sweet, creamy taste on the inhale. \n\nnsavelli\n_____________________\nI’m a bong user or joints.\n\nDrebot","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8599-markdown","title":"Will every type of cannabis make people high?","slug":"will-every-type-of-cannabis-make-people-high","content":"\n_____________________\nNo it will not. There are many cannabis products that have no inebreating effects at all. Look for products that are low in THC, high in CBD, or THCa. The latter two cannabiniods will not make you high, but still possess the healing effects of cannabis. \n\nmark\n_____________________\nNot all of them. \n\nsy\n_____________________\nThere are a number of other cannabinoids that aren't considered to be psychoactive. Keep in mind though that cannabis will work differently for each person because everyone's biochemistry is unique--there are also other factors to consider such as how long you've been using cannabis, whether the product you consume is properly dosed, and how much and what you've eaten/imbibed that will affect whether you get high. I have friends who are extremely sensitive to THC and even a \"low\" dose such as 2.5-5 mg would make them high. Meanwhile, I know others who can tolerate 10-15 times that amount with seemingly no high. That said, here's a primer on the difference between the 2 most well-known cannabinoids, psychoactive THC & non-psychoactive CBD. Hope it helps!\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8593-markdown","title":"Does cannabis help heal stomach ulcers? ","slug":"does-cannabis-help-heal-stomach-ulcers","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! The link below is to a previous Q&A from someone suffering from GERD and stomach ulcers, answered by Dr. Richard Kim. Basically he says that yes, there is evidence that cannabis helps with gut issues as the endocannabindoid system, the network of receptors that cannabis binds to in our bodies, is found all throughout the gut. Hope this helps!\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/5a137763af32a1300069cd4c9/can-cannabis-help-with-gerd-or-ulcers\n\n\n\ngabriella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8591-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help with GERD or ulcers?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-with-gerd-or-ulcers","content":"\n_____________________\nHello,\nThere is a plenty of anecdotal evidence to support cannabis as a viable adjunctive treatment for both issues. There are also a few animal studies which might explain cannabis' efficacy in treating both GERD and ulcers. \n\nAnatomical, physiological and pharmacological studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system is widely distributed throughout the gut, with regional variation and organ-specific actions. It is involved in the regulation of food intake, nausea and emesis, gastric secretion and gastroprotection, GI motility, ion transport, visceral sensation, intestinal inflammation and cell proliferation in the gut. Cellular targets have been defined that include the enteric nervous system, epithelial and immune cells. Activating cannabinoid receptors has been demonstrated to inhibit gastrointestinal fluid secretion and inflammation in animal models. Studies indicate that cannabinoids in marijuana bind with cannabinoid receptors in the digestive tract, especially the small and large intestine.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nThere is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support cannabis as a viable adjunctive treatment for both issues. There are also a few animal studies which might explain cannabis' efficacy in treating both GERD and ulcers.\nAnatomical, physiological and pharmacological studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system is widely distributed throughout the gut, with regional variation and organ-specific actions. It is involved in the regulation of food intake, nausea and emesis, gastric secretion and gastroprotection, GI motility, ion transport, visceral sensation, intestinal inflammation and cell proliferation in the gut. Cellular targets have been defined that include the enteric nervous system, epithelial and immune cells. Activating cannabinoid receptors has been demonstrated to inhibit gastrointestinal fluid secretion and inflammation in animal models. Studies indicate that cannabinoids in marijuana bind with cannabinoid receptors in the digestive tract, especially the small and large intestine.\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":192,"numPages":63,"currentPage":17,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}