{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/46","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_9980-markdown","title":"Can cannabis oil be used to treat an ovarian cyst?","slug":"can-cannabis-oil-be-used-to-treat-an-ovarian-cyst","content":"**Can cannabis oil be used to treat an ovarian cyst?**\n\nPeggy J.\n_____________________\n\nWow, I have so many questions regarding your cyst because these can be very dangerous! Please consider using the high CBD vape oil and the topical CBD-dominant salve and you may even want to add an oral dose of CBD at bedtime. Most of the high CBD cannabis comes from one of three plants: AC/DC, [Harlequin](https://hellomd.com/strains/harlequin) & [Cannatonic](https://hellomd.com/strains/cannatonic), so if you look for one of these three, you should be safe in that you're getting a high CBD.\n\nCBD basically helps you be well and the THC makes you happy and high so the combination of the two is perfect. I think that's why I love AC/DC. It also helps to take a larger dose of CBD at bedtime and you will sleep well, waking refreshed.\n\nYou need to be well and you need to follow that ovarian cyst very closely because women do get ovarian cancer. One out of 75 women is diagnosed with ovarian cancer and it is a very deadly disease unless it is diagnosed early, before the cyst has broken open or spread.\n\nThere is a new study out that shows the CBDs do delay the growth of cancers and they tend to keep the cancer confined.\n\nI'm certain you don't have cancer or they would've already removed your ovary. In order to heal the ovary completely, you must eliminate all sugar and high carbohydrate foods in your diet as well as the stress that causes you to recycle your estrogens.\n\nPlease follow up closely with your doctor because an ovarian cyst must be monitored closely until resolved and in the meantime you can use CBD to add a degree of protection. You may use THC also but you can use CBD when you can't be high. Please remember to always burn your CBD at a low temperature if you are vaporizing.\n\nIf you ever have brain chatter when you're trying to sleep, you can always add a spray of 18:1 CBD under your tongue to quiet your mind.\n\nDr Olson\n\n--------------------------\nOn the question of cancer and cannabis, it’s also a good idea to check out the [video on our YouTube channel]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZn6KwWwRvQ), where HelloMD Chief Medical Officer Dr. Perry Solomon interviews Mara Gordon, founder of [Aunt Zelda's](https://auntzeldas.org/), talking about their marijuana products designed specifically for cancer patients, as well as their research initiatives.\n\nAunt Zelda’s is a pioneering, data-driven developer of cannabis-based, dosage-controlled plant medicines, relying on years of research and development by founders Mara Gordon and Stewart Smith, in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers.\n\nAs far as [ovarian cysts](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cysts/symptoms-causes/syc-20353405), women need to take them seriously and have regular pelvic exams. While they are often harmless, some can become cancerous and pose a greater threat of doing so as you get older. Women who have finished menopause with ovarian cysts have a higher risk for ovarian cancer. \n\n[Some research shows](https://hellomd.com/articles/study-finds-96-of-cancer-patients-improved-with-cannabis) that cannabis can help patients with their cancer symptoms, including insomnia, pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, and weakness. And it also showed that cannabis could help wean patients off opioids in dealing with the pain.\n\nNurse Paula","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.342281879194631,"src":"/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/2906b/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.png","srcSet":"/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/69585/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.png 200w,\n/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/497c6/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.png 400w,\n/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/2906b/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.png 638w","srcWebp":"/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/4c0b3/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/61e93/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.webp 200w,\n/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/1f5c5/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.webp 400w,\n/static/7c1ede8ee78838096c11de990e15acdc/4c0b3/08bd1f54310a72613dc1b924441df2a1.webp 638w","sizes":"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9978-markdown","title":"What are the symptoms of marijuana poisoning in dogs","slug":"what-are-the-symptoms-of-marijuana-poisoning-in-dogs-1","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9977-markdown","title":"What are the symptoms of marijuana poisoning in dogs?","slug":"what-are-the-symptoms-of-marijuana-poisoning-in-dogs","content":"\n_____________________\nI can Give you that information but actually it's very conciseAnd you might like reading the article or watching the video from: veterinarypracticenews.com/Marijuana toxicity.\nWe love dogs! We certainly don't want your dog in Cannabis but that accounts for the most common toxicity in animals, only a few cats ate Cannabis and less than 1% are all the other animals that consumed cannabis.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9975-markdown","title":"What kind of cannabis topical is recommended for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?","slug":"what-kind-of-cannabis-topical-is-recommended-for-adhesive-capsulitis-frozen-shoulder","content":"\n_____________________\nI highly recommend a CBD dominant topical salve or a THCA salve applied to all the muscles in the scapula, under the armpit and down the cervical and upper thoracic spine for muscle spasm pain relief in about 10 minutes. The first time you use the salve you may need to apply a second layer after about 10 minutes for longer lasting pain relief.\nYou may want to find someone who is experienced in a Spencer examination and manipulation of the frozen shoulder.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9971-markdown","title":"Does insurance cover medical marijuana?","slug":"does-insurance-cover-medical-marijuana","content":"\"I'm on Med-i-cal  (medicaid) and they pay for all my other medications so can't they for my cannabis medication? This stuff is expensive. \"\n_____________________\nUnfortunately, no insurance plans in the United States, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover medical marijuana. This is because health insurance plans do not cover drugs that are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).\n\nSurprisingly, the FDA has approved one drug containing synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the psychoactive component found in the cannabis. The reason for allowing synthetic THC, versus plant-derived, is likely the fact that marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug and remains illegal under federal law.\n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9970-markdown","title":"What type of marijuana lozenge would you recommend for insomnia?","slug":"what-type-of-marijuana-lozenge-would-you-recommend-for-insomnia","content":"\n_____________________\nInsomnia is one of the most common reasons that patients pursue the use of medical marijuana.  Depending on your experience level with marijuana, often it is wise to start with a low dose of THC, between 2.5 and 5 mg at night time, augmented with CBD to prevent side effects.  Unfortunately, higher doses of unopposed THC can lead to side effects such as anxiety or a feeling that your mind is racing, which could make falling asleep harder, which is why it would be smart to start off with a low dose, balanced product.\n\ndrbultman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9969-markdown","title":"Should you be worried if you lose consciousness after smoking marijuana?","slug":"should-you-be-worried-if-you-lose-consciousness-after-smoking-marijuana","content":"\"My niece has fainted right 3 times in the last year after smoking marijuana.\"\n_____________________\nIt is hard to know for sure what is behind her fainting spells, but marijuana can have some properties that could contribute to feeling lightheaded or faint.  Side effects of marijuana are associated with the dose consumed, i.e. how \"strong\" it is, or how much THC is in it, as well as how it is consumed.  The sudden onset of a smoked product would be very different than the effect of a milder product that is swallowed for instance, so different products and different routes of administration can definitely have different effects.  Marijuana, particularly smoked marijuana which is predominantly THC, can lead to temporary changes in heart rate and blood pressure.  Sometimes the heart can seem to \"race\" or go faster, and blood pressure can go down, particularly when first standing up.  For a person who is dehydrated for instance, or with low or borderline blood pressure, this could theoretically lead to fainting as you described.  Of course it would be very difficult to know for sure what happened specifically those 3 times, but it is something that she would definitely want to look into so it can be prevented from happening again.  Fainting spells in young people aren't usually due to something dangerous, but depending on your niece's age, health level, heart health, etc it is hard to say what the cause is, so the safest approach would be to see her doctor and get checked out.\n\ndrbultman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9965-markdown","title":"How can I find a Pain Management Doctor who will permit cannabis use close to Prescott, AZ","slug":"how-can-i-find-a-pain-management-doctor-who-will-permit-cannabis-use-close-to-prescott-az","content":"\"?\"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nPlease try visiting this website to see if you can find a physician in your area that will issued you a medical marijuana card: https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/az/ \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9963-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help to breakdown calcium oxalate kidney stones?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-to-breakdown-calcium-oxalate-kidney-stones","content":"\n_____________________\nMarijuana could be helpful for pain control while passing a stone, but I am not aware of any studies that correlate marijuana with kidney stone formation or breakdown.  There are cannabis receptors in bone cells that form bone tissue, so there is some interplay with calcium levels, but after searching for research articles, I can't find any research that addresses your particular question.\n\ndrbultman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9961-markdown","title":"I have a concern about using medical marijuana and being a health care provider. What is the law?","slug":"i-have-a-concern-about-using-medical-marijuana-and-being-a-health-care-provider-what-is-the-law","content":"\n_____________________\nWhile I am not an attorney, the law itself does not contain language that prohibits patients of a certain profession from obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation.  Local medical associations or hospital policies may have a different stance, so it would likely be prudent to look into other regulations or policies that may affect your practice (such as workplace drug testing).\n\ndrbultman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9958-markdown","title":"What do we really know about the risks of cannabis for psychological issues?","slug":"what-do-we-really-know-about-the-risks-of-cannabis-for-psychological-issues","content":"\"I search through medical journals with regularity searching for consensus on this issue. Often within the very same search, I can find a well-vetted journal paper that espouses the benefits of cannabis for issues such as anxiety and PTSD, yet ten minutes later there will be a paper with fairly severe warnings about possible long-term psychological impacts (psychosis/schizophrenia/etc). \n\nThis is frightening, and makes it very difficult to enjoy the benefits of this plant, knowing that researchers seem to conflict so heavily on such a basic topic. Additionally, whenever I ask this question, people seem to get their \"dog in the fight\" over it rather than helping to either assuage or confirm my fears.\n\nPersonally, I've had great relief for anxiety from cannabis. But I've also had some of the most intense and severe panic, lingering for days afterward from cannabis as well. I hear \"use high-CBD strains!\", and yet they seem to be hit or miss. I hear \"use indicas over sativas\", yet I can have a wonderful sativa experience one day, and indicas can throw me into panic the next.\n\nThere seems to be no rhyme or reason, and the medical literature seems to confirm this fact. So how can one safely use this medicine without worry of severe anxiety (and the threat of further mental illness)?\n\"\n_____________________\nI am not a medical expert but I do have this to say, which is something that I honestly question because I truly don't understand:\n\nHow does smoking or ingesting thc cause schizophrenia, a disorder known to be genetic??\n\nNot sure if that's helpful or just more confusing, but the actual advice I suggest when comparing two seemingly equally reputable and valid sources with scientific information about the effects of marijuana:\n\n1) Check the date of the source publication. There's new information coming out all the time and anti-drug campaigns that site studies done in 1995.\n\n2) Check who is backing the publications or who published the study. Sadly our government is not the best source when it comes to practically any kind of statistic.\n\n3) Consider the agenda of the publisher. Even the WHO and CDC answer to someone. Think of the consequences of what they proclaim to be true; you can't un-ring a bell but you can say that new findings suggest your previous, more cautionary statements may not be true.\n\n4) Go with your instincts. \nIt sounds like you've had your own experiences to guide you. If something seems off to you then it's probably worth looking into. If your gut says something is a lie, it probably is. \n\nAnyway, good luck. \nLCP\n\nlily_coyote_paw\n_____________________\nNo, I don't believe we know what causes the risk of psychological problems in cannabis users because there are far too many factors that have to be controlled for good clinical trials. Most of the information we have regarding cannabis use and the potential positive or negative effects are anecdotal stories not clinical trials. Clinical trials are typically paid for by pharmaceutical companies but they have a vested interest in seeing that their clinical trials have the outcome the drug company, or the Universities funded by the drug companies, wants to see.\r\nWhen I see patients with psychological imbalances, I cautioned them to not go high with their THC which could aggravate anxiety, anger, panic attacks and increased pain. CBD will tend put those symptoms in remission but when a person has a psychological problem they need stability with their medication. I also don't usually recommend smoking bud because there's too much variability and Tinctures or vape pens maybe a much better way to utilize the cannabis for more consistent dosing. If you have psychological problems it maybe best to keep your dose of CBD : THC, higher in CBD since it is the CBD that tend to calm and relax the body relieving stress and anxiety and the CBD is not psychoactive as long as your \r\nCBD: THC ratio is greater then 8:1.  If you experience anxiety on a lower dose CBD with equal or higher THC then you need to add in more CBD's.\r\nI highly encourage you to eliminate Sativa Cannabis until you have learned how to control your anxiety and other symptoms with CBD and lower THC.\r\nKeep in mind, my advice is only a suggestion, you must find out how your body responds to cannabis and maybe in the future we will actually have some honest clinical trials that may help to guide us along the way.\r\nSince imbalance in the neurotransmitters causes psychological problems  including schizophrenia, I do encourage that all people with psychological problem consider having their genetic chart mapped for their methylation defects and see a practitioner who can help them with their Methylation Defects called snps (Single nucleotide polymorphism)and that practitioner should be able to provide a Nutritional roadmap around the methylation defects in order to balance the neurotransmitters helping the patient obtained a higher degree of stability in their emotional life. \r\n\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHello there!  Having pored over many of the papers that you describe, I think I can answer your question.   The clinical trials that you mention ( i.e. the randomized controlled trials using cannabis for PTSD) are performed in a controlled setting with low,  pre-set doses of cannabis.   However, when you read papers detailing the possible long-term psychological impacts of cannabis use, they all deal with  patient population that has HEAVY cannabis use (defined as daily, mult- times a day usage).  I always tell my patients about this apparent dichotomy;   cannabis seems to have , in pharmacologic terms, what is known as a  biphasic response curve.  At lower doses,  cannabis can have an anxiolytic (anxiety-fighting) effect but at high doses, it can actually worsen anxiety, mood swings. \n       As to your next question, how can one safely use this medicine, I use the following observations over the years treating patients with mental health issues.  There is always the risk with medications designed to help pts with mood and anxiety that things could go south.  I've had patients on Wellbutrin for years suddenly develop psychosis.  I've had patients take benzodiazepines develop a paradoxical anxiety attack.  Your mental state, factors like the amount of sleep you've had, stress levels from work and personal life; these are all factors that might have contributed to the variable responses you've had from cannabis products in the past.   I have a system that I've used with patients that might be helpful for you.  I tell patients to keep it \"low and slow\" with cannabis products:  low indicating a low starting dose of the cann. products used and slow referring to the slow speed in terms of redosing.\n                I understand your concerns and fears.  If you are dealing with mental health issues, I would highly suggest what I suggest to all my mental health patients;  make sure you are using a multi-modal treatment approach that not only only involves cannabis.   Are you part of a behavioral therapy program w/ regular talk sessions?  Are you exercising regularly?  Are you incorporating mindfulness/ meditation in your daily regimen.   Utilizing all these techniques will not solve all problems but I guarantee it will make a difference if you haven't used them yet.  It will give you additional tools to help manage vicissitudes of mood and anxiety.  Also check out the ADAA.org site from the Anxiety/ Depression Association or America.  Learning more about your conditions can help out.  If you have further questions, come on by for a consultation and we can talk further. Good Luck!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9953-markdown","title":"does cannabis effect dreams","slug":"does-cannabis-effect-dreams","content":"\n_____________________\nTHC can decrease REM sleep (the stage where dreaming occurs) and increase the amount of time you are in a deeper, slow wave, stage 3 sleep. This results in a very restful, restorative sleep with less dreaming. This is especially beneficial for patients who suffer from nightmares. \n\ndrfrye","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":540,"numPages":63,"currentPage":46,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}