{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cbd/8","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12015-markdown","title":"Does CBD oil interact with other medications? ","slug":"does-cbd-oil-interact-with-other-medications","content":"\"I am trying to figure out the contraindications of Charlottes Web CBD Oil and some of my moms medications. She can not find a doctor that will work with her on this. Here is her current medications: atorvastati, triamterene, plendil, folic acid, turmeric, coQ10, d3, glucosamine chondroitin. She also does have wine at night with dinner & I have heard you shouldn't combin CBD oil and alcohol.  Any help is much appreciated. \"\n_____________________\nHello,\nThere are exactly zero contraindications. However, CBD can possibly -- when extremely high doses are taken -- alter how some medications are metabolized. \nCBD is safe to take with alcohol as well.  In fact, cannabis has been shown to significantly lower the odds of developing alcoholic cirrhosis. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29341392\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12010-markdown","title":"Can I use THC and CBD together?","slug":"can-i-use-thc-and-cbd-together","content":"\n_____________________\nHello,\nThey can definitely  be taken together. In most instances, the combination actually works better.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nYes, THC and CBD work great together. \n\nThis article about the \"Entourage Effect\" may interest you: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56d0f3acbbf86b000b0000ae/what-is-the-entourage-effect\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12009-markdown","title":"Can i use CBD and THC together?","slug":"can-i-use-cbd-and-thc-together","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12004-markdown","title":"Does CBD and/or THC help lower Blood Pressure?","slug":"does-cbd-and-or-thc-help-lower-blood-pressure","content":"\n_____________________\nHello, \nTHC temporarily increases blood pressure and heart rate,  so THC should be taken cautiously if you have significant  cardiovascular risk factors.\nHowever, studies suggest that prolonged administration of THC, in both humans and  experimental  animals, actually results in lowering of both blood  pressure and heart  rate. Animal studies suggest that this may be due to  a reduction in  adrenergic tone, which is also how beta-blockers, such  as metoprolol, work as anti-hypertensives. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/#R11\nAlso, a study published last year found that a 600mg dose of CBD reduced  blood  pressure while resting, as well as when under physical or mental   stress. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5470879/#B7\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello there!\nTHC  temporarily increases blood pressure and heart rate,  so it should be  taken cautiously if you have significant  cardiovascular risk factors.\nHowever,  studies suggest that prolonged administration of THC, in both humans  and  experimental  animals, lowers both blood   pressure and heart  rate. Animal studies suggest that this may be due to   a reduction in  adrenergic tone, which is also how beta-blockers, such   as metoprolol, work as anti-hypertensives. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/#R\n\nAlso,  a study published last year found that a 600mg dose of CBD reduced   blood  pressure while resting, as well as when under physical or mental    stress.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5470879/#B7\n\nWhile  there are no clinical studies addressing the dosing of cannabis for  hypertension, I would likely recommend a high CBD vs low THC containing  product, such as a 20:1 edible, oil or spray -- dosing of 10mg of CBD  three times per day. You should keep a log to see if the addition of the  CBD:THC has had a positive effect on your blood pressure. \nHope this helps!\n\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11997-markdown","title":"CBD rich tincture","slug":"cbd-rich-tincture","content":"\"Hi I’m looking for a strain that will not make me anxious or paranoid. \nA CBD rich ticture high ratio CBD to THC. \"\n_____________________\nStrains such as Charlotte's Web, Harlequin, and AC/DC are all considered high-CBD flowers - any tincture you find that is made specifically from one of these strains will almost definitely be CBD-rich. You can read a bit more about these and several other high-CBD strains that are effective for treating anxiety here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57f2b7f12b1e99000a671ac3/top-10-high-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-anxiety\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11994-markdown","title":"Migraines? I need help with dosing a high CBD tincture and a CBD only vape pen. ","slug":"migraines-i-need-help-with-dosing-a-high-cbd-tincture-and-a-cbd-only-vape-pen","content":"\"Migraine sufferer for over 20 years. 8 to 12 episodes per month.\"\n_____________________\nHello! CBD has helped migraine sufferers decrease the severity and frequency of headaches and associated symptoms. I would recommend to use high CBD in a vaporised form at the onset of symptoms. Whether it is an aura or neck pain or pain in the head, it's important to treat the symptoms right at the onset. Start with 1-2 puffs every 5 minutes. CBD can help prevent migraine as well. I recommend to use CBD in the tincture form 2.5mg (20:1 CBD:THC ratio) nightly. Hope this helps!\n\ndrjacquelynlew\n_____________________\nHello, \nThere  was a recent study which showed promising results; the most significant finding  was that cannabis drastically reduced the number of migraine headaches  from 10.4/month to 4.6/month\nFurther, a very recently performed clinical trial showed that those who  received a 200mg dose each day for three months, experienced  significantly less pain when they had a migraine, (independent of using cannabis at the time of the headache). \n I also receive positive input from patients regarding CBD's efficacy when treating migraine headaches. However, rather than CBD, the relevant research  centers around THC's role in migraine headache relief.\nThe understanding of migraine pathophysiology has evolved from the  belief that migraine headaches are a vascular disorder, to evidence that  better defines migraines as a neurogenic disorder associated with  secondary changes in brain perfusion.\n\nTHC and CBD have been shown to, independent of vasocontsriction (blood vessel  narrowing), reduce neuropathic pain. THC also increases cerebral  serotonin levels which leads to vasoconstriction (blood vessel  narrowing) - the same mechanism of action as the triptan medications, such as sumitriptan (Imitrex).\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello, \nBecause of the extremely high frequency of your migraines, I would  recommend that you use a tincture with a higher concentration of THC.\nFor example:\n4:1  tincture which contains 8mg of CBD and 2mg of THC per dropper full. For  most people, 2mg of THC would only promote relaxation and a slight  boost in mood. If that is acceptable, I might recommend that you take one or two droppers, 2 to 4 times/day.  \n\nIf you want to avoid any psychoactive effects, I'd  recommend between a 15:1 to 25:1 tincture. If, for example, a 20:1  tincture contained 20mg of CBD and 1mg of THC per dropper full, I'd recommend  that you take 1 dropper full 2 to 4 times per day. \n\nBecause  migraines become much more difficult to treat as time passes by, I  think that you've made a great choice for treating an ongoing or  imminent migraine with a vape pen. \nHowever, I would recommend  that you consider using a pen with some THC. THC would be even more  vital in this setting because you need effective pain relief  mmediately. And since repeatable dosing is a high priority for you, I'd  recommend vaporizer pens from dosist which buzz after each dose is  delivered.\nFor those not averse to psychoactive effects I'd recommend\n http://dosist.com/pen-relief/ which is a 1CBD:8THC formula specifically designed to alleviate pain. \n\nFor something more mild, you might consider http://dosist.com/pen-calm/, which is a 8CBD:1THC formula.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nDosist doesn't offer anything will a higher CBD content.  However, Care By Design carries a 18CBD:1THC cartridge, which should not  produce psychoactive effects, so I would recommend this cartridge over  any pure CBD cartridge. \nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cartridges/18-1-cartridge\n\nAnd  since the vaporizer pen should be used for active or imminent  headaches, I would recommend, like Dr. Lew mentioned, that you take one to two puffs every 5 minutes until you find adequate relief. If you are  using a formula with more THC than a 15CBD:1THC cartridge, you should  experiment with dosages at home, so that you can gauge your tolerance to THC.\nI hope this helps!\n\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11982-markdown","title":"What is the dosage of CBD oil for 30lbs toddler? ","slug":"what-is-the-dosage-of-cbd-oil-for-30lbs-toddler","content":"\n_____________________\nWith a rare exception, there is no scientific dosing schedule for CBD for any condition at any weight.  Because CBD is not psychoactive and is tolerated so well by the human physiology there are few, if any, reports of toxicity.  Patients commonly take anywhere from below 0.5mg/kg/day up to 10mg/kg/day or sometimes more, but there is little or no science behind claiming a best dose for any condition.  There are some particular conditions in children which have appeared to benefit from cannabis treatment, including a rare type of childhood seizures for which there is now a CBD containing prescription medicine  whose dose is 5mg/kg/day. If the child in question has such a diagnosis then obviously there are lots of other issues that need to be part of any plan to use medicinal cannabis.  It is also important to keep in mind that many agents that are considered harmless to fully developed organisms can nevertheless have undesirable effects on organisms that are still rapidly developing, and this issue has yet to be well studied for CBD in humans.  This is a reason not to give CBD, or any 'treatment,' to young children without serious consideration of the risks and benefits.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nHello there!   Just curious:  what medical issues in the toddler are you trying to address with the CBD oil?\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11941-markdown","title":"What CBD product is good for back pain?","slug":"what-cbd-product-is-good-for-back-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nHello,\nA paper published by the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, stated that \"the fact that both Cannabinoid-1 and Cannabinoid-2 receptors have been found on immune cells suggests that cannabinoids play an important role in the regulation of the immune system.\" They found that when THC was administered, immune cell activity was reduced, which is to say that inflammation was reduced. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2828614/\n\nAnd while cannabis research has historically focused on THC, synthetic cannabinoids, or our own naturally occurring cannabinoids (endocannabinoids), there is an evergrowing body of research regarding the anti-inflammatory effects of CBD. In a study with very exciting implications -- this time performed on mice with artificially induced arthritis -- researchers concluded that, similar to THC, \"CBD, through its combined immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory actions, has a potent anti-arthritic effect\" which may even \"block the progression of arthritis.\"\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10920191\n\nFurther, a very recently published study concluded that \"topical CBD application has therapeutic potential for relief of arthritis pain-related behaviors and inflammation without evident side-effects.\" \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nFurther, a very recently published study concluded that \"topical CBD   application has therapeutic potential for relief of arthritis pain-related behaviors and inflammation without evident side-effects.\" \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/\n\nWhen  treating chronic back pain patients, I often recommend a high CBD:low THC, such as the 18:1 products by Care By Design. I also recommend topicl creams with both CBD and THC; when applied topically, the THC will not cause psychoactive effects. \nSome products to consider: \n1.  https://www.cbd.org/products/ - 18:1 products\n2. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-caps-cbd-softgels-full-spectrum-251/\n3. https://jettyextracts.com/collections/pax-era-pods - Cannatonic CBD\n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5.  https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme\n6. https://getsweetreleaf.com/product/extra-strength-sweet-releaf/\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nWhen  treating chronic back pain patients, I often recommend a high  CBD:low THC, such as the 18:1 products by Care By Design. I also  recommend topicl creams with both CBD and THC; when applied topically,  the THC will not cause psychoactive effects. \nSome products to consider: \n1.  https://www.cbd.org/products/ - 18:1 products\n2. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-caps-cbd-softgels-full-spectrum-251/\n3. https://jettyextracts.com/collections/pax-era-pods - Cannatonic CBD\n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5.  https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme\n6. https://getsweetreleaf.com/product/extra-strength-sweet-releaf/\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nWhen   treating chronic back pain patients, I often recommend a high  CBD:low  THC, such as the 18:1 products by Care By Design. I also  recommend  topicl creams with both CBD and THC; when applied topically,  the THC  will not cause psychoactive effects. \nSome products to consider: \n1.  https://www.cbd.org/products/ - 18:1 products\n2. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-caps-cbd-softgels-full-spectrum-251/\n3. https://jettyextracts.com/collections/pax-era-pods - Cannatonic CBD\n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5.  https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme\n6. https://getsweetreleaf.com/product/extra-strength-sweet-releaf/\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11930-markdown","title":"What is the dosage of CBD a day to receive chronic back pain from disc herniation?","slug":"what-is-the-dosage-of-cbd-a-day-to-receive-chronic-back-pain-from-disc-herniation","content":"\n_____________________\nHello! I recommend to start with high ratio of CBD to THC, around 20:1. There is no standardized dosing, other than to say start low and go slow. A low dose is around 2.5 - 5 mg once a day. Increase as needed or as tolerated to find relief. In addition to an internal cannabis product, you can also try an external cream or balm to put on the skin at the site of pain. The benefit of using a CBD product is that it helps to relieve neuropathic or nerve pain and inflammation. Hope this provides you with some relief. Best of luck.\n\ndrjacquelynlew\n_____________________\nDr. Jacquelyn Lew gave a very good answer...keep in mind that if after experimenting with high CBD and you still don't get relief, some people find that adding a small amount of THC to the CBD can be helpful. If you keep the CBD content higher than the THC, you should not experience the uncomfortable effects of too much THC. \n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11924-markdown","title":"If I took Advil in the afternoon, is it safe for me to take CBD oil in the evening?","slug":"if-i-took-advil-in-the-afternoon-is-it-safe-for-me-to-take-cbd-oil-in-the-evening","content":"\"Hello! I've been starting on 24:1 CBD oil with a single drop at night for the last 3 days. I had to take some Advil this afternoon due to a headache caused by crying. Will there be any interactions with those 2? Should I wait until tomorrow to take another dose of CBD? Thank you!\"\n_____________________\nHello, there is no need to wait. However, if you are taking a single drop, as opposed to a dropper full, it's safe to say that much more of the oil would be required for you to notice any pain relief. \n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11923-markdown","title":"HOW MUCH OF A CBD DOSE IS REQUIRED TO KILL BLADDER CANCER i CAN GET 1500MG CBD","slug":"how-much-of-a-cbd-dose-is-required-to-kill-bladder-cancer-i-can-get-1500mg-cbd","content":"\n_____________________\nHere is a link to a similar question that one of our doctors answered: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/59b1940c1a5caf1d53dd74fb/what-do-you-recommend-for-bladder-cancer\n\nnsavelli\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer and that cannabis use was  also associated with a decreased risk in tobacco smokers.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies which show that cannabis has multiple anti-tumor properties, including:\n- a 2010 study that concluded that CBD has anti-carcinogenic effects and may be a treatment option for treating highly invasive cancers;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  a 2012 study that concluded that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of blood vessels feeding the tumor, which \"supports the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy.\";\n- and several others https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies indicating that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you consider incorporating THC into your treatment regimen. To help guide you through the multiple treatment strategies of treating any cancer with cannabis, I recommend that you consult with a physician. I wish you and your family the best. \n\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA  study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in toabocco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies which show that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD has anti-carcinogenic effects and may become a treatment option for highly invasive cancers;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it, supporting \"the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy.\";\n- and several others https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your  family the best. \n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that  cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion and revealed a significant inhibition of lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n- and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it -- supporting \"the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer  therapy\";\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you  and your  family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that   cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also  found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for  developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also  used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable  treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However,  there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer  properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion and significantly reduced lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it -- supporting the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has several anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that    cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer. They also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion, significantly inhibiting lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has several anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nProducts with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC, will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects -- which is why they are so popular.  However, you should consult with a physician who can guide you in choosing appropriate ratios, dosages and otherwise. Dosages will vary according to the patient's goals, pain level, cannabis-tolerance,  current medications, the CBD to THC ratio and other factors. \nHere are a few products, offered in varying ratios of CBD:THC to consider: \n1.  https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\n2. http://dosist.com/pen-relief/\n3. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate \n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-chew-insomnia-plus-pure-cbd-melatonin/ \n6. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger\n\nPlease consult with a physician before starting any cannabis treatment regimen. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nProducts with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC,  will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects -- which is why they  are so popular.  However, you should consult with a physician who can  guide you in choosing appropriate ratios, dosages and otherwise. Dosages  will vary according to the patient's goals, pain level,  cannabis-tolerance,  current medications, the CBD to THC ratio and other  factors. \nHere are a few products, offered in varying ratios of CBD:THC to consider: \n1. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\n2. http://dosist.com/pen-relief/\n3. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate \n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-chew-insomnia-plus-pure-cbd-melatonin/ \n6. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nYou need to take a very concentrated dose of THC, not CBD. You should look for \"RSO\" or \"Rick Simpson\" Oil. There are lots of scam artists, so you need to know what you're doing. It's very expensive. You can make it yourself if you have access to an entire plant. More information here:\nhttp://phoenixtears.ca/dosage-information/\nI've attached a dosing chart. You start out with just a rice-grain-sized dose and work your way up to a full gram a day. Good luck!\n\n\ncheycobb\n_____________________\nThis is an important question to answer properly because many people have questions about cannabis and cancer. I'm assuming that you are looking for a scientific, or at least evidence-based answer. If you are seeking other information, such as \"popular\" (as in frequently heard about) plans for treating cancer with cannabis, or endorsements of preparations that people say cured their cancer, you should move on to a different answer from this one.  Although in the laboratory cannabis has demonstrated effects on many biologal processes involved in cancer and the body's response to cancer, some extemely promising, the difference between a laboratory observation and a treatment protocol developed with clinical science is huge. The real situation is this: no actual parameters for successfully treating any kind of cancer with medicinal cannabis have been determined through clinical science.  Any other advice you receive will be folk medicine. Folk medicine is full of truths and wisdom, but it can be hard to tell which truths are the wise ones.  I think it is also important to keep in mind that many cancer patients find great relief of the symptoms of both their illness, and their treatment, with medicinal cannabis.  And, as I am endlessly pointing out, making use of the mood moderating, anti-anxiety, and other typically observed effects of cannabis in cancer is supported by the clinically validated observation that attitude and desire to go on are key elements in cancer survival. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11917-markdown","title":"Does any one know how much CBD to take to control Crohn's disease?","slug":"does-any-one-know-how-much-cbd-to-take-to-control-crohns-disease","content":"\n_____________________\nThe answer to your question is actually no, the use of medicinal cannabis in inflammatory bowel disease has not yet developed into a scientifically validated treatment protocol.   IBD is notorious for waxing and waning, which makes it extra difficult to be sure of the association of various treatments with the symptom level.  You may read anecdotal reports or find suggestions of various treatment regimens on the internet, but the situation is summed up by this quote from a review of the issue:  \"Epidemiologic data and human therapy studies reveal a possible role for cannabinoids in the symptomatic treatment of IBD, although it has yet to be determined in human populations whether cannabinoids have therapeutic anti-inflammatory effects in IBD or are simply masking its many debilitating symptoms.\" With regard to using just CBD the situation is even less clear.  However the good news is that the evident lack of toxicity of CBD means it can be safely tried, and there is no evidence that taking even several hundred milligrams of CBD a day causes any adverse effects, although I would start with a much smaller amount.  There is also no reason to not use CBD while taking conventional medications for inflammatory bowel disease, and I recommend against discontinuing pharmaceutical treatment in favor of CBD without checking with your physician.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nHello,\nActivating cannabinoid receptors has been shown to  inhibit gastrointestinal fluid secretion and inflammation in animal  models. Several studies indicate that cannabinoids in marijuana bind  with cannabinoid receptors in the digestive tract, especially the small  and large intestine.\n\nFurthermore, both CBD and THC have been  shown to reduce the inflammatory response in patients with autoimmune  diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus and celiac disease; both CBD  and THC have  also been shown to help alleviate pain.  \n\n\"CBD may interact at extra-cannabinoid system  receptor sites, such as  peroxisome proliferator-activated  receptor-gamma. This strategic  interaction makes CBD as a potential  candidate for the development of a  new class of anti-IBD drugs.\"\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22815234\n\n\"CBD  targets enteric reactive gliosis, counteracts the inflammatory  environment ... in human colonic cultures derived from UC patients.  These actions lead to a reduction of intestinal damage. Our results  therefore  indicate that CBD indeed unravels a new therapeutic strategy  to treat  inflammatory bowel diseases.\"\nhttp://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0028159\n\ndrkim","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":84,"numPages":66,"currentPage":8,"id":5084,"name":"CBD","slug":"cbd","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}