{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/chronic/8","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7166-markdown","title":"Chronic pain  not responding to high dose opioids ","slug":"chronic-pain-not-responding-to-high-dose-opioids","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a very safe herb that is very useful for pain, inflammation and countless other conditions. I would give try inhaled cannabis, sublingual tinctures and topicals and see what works the best.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7152-markdown","title":"What's a good starter edible or tincture for chronic pain (foot) with reduced headiness.","slug":"whats-a-good-starter-edible-or-tincture-for-chronic-pain-foot-with-reduced-headiness","content":"\"  I simply want something for the pain?\"\n_____________________\nPersonally I would recommend starting out with a tincture because it's generally easier to control your dose with tinctures versus edibles.  If you're not sure yet how medical cannabis will effect you, it's best to start with small controlled doses that can be increased incrementally.  A balanced ratio of THC and CBD typically seems to provide the most pain relief with less of a 'high' feeling.  The two cannabinoids work together to provide pain relief, while the CBD actually lessens the 'headiness' of the THC high.\n\nFor example, at Sessions we carry the ONE CBD Balance tincture -- https://sessionscc.com/shop/cbd-one-tinctures/\n\nYou could also try to the full CBD tincture, but anecdotally I've found most people seem to need the synergy of THC and CBD working together to maximize pain relief.\n\nGood luck!\n\nbenson\n_____________________\nFor various types of chronic pain (fibromyalgia, arthritis and RA) my go-to medication is Nternal Oral Elixir by Making You Better Brands. Just this damp and chilly morning as I drank my coffee, a widespread ache began to “pour” into my limbs. I took one sub-lingual pump of the oil, amounting to 1/4 of a dose (1/4 ml) and sat back. A second surge of pain and a second pump of oil and within minutes I was pain free. I consider it a miracle in my daily life. Nternal features The Micro Dose - a full-spectrum, low-dose Cannabinoid profile that promotes homeostasis - internal system balance. At this dosage level, I'm not experiencing any \"headiness.\"\n\nI began using the oil a few years ago and the boiling, exploding pain of RA in my hands is now a thing of the past, along with the red knuckles and gnarly joints. It no longer hurts to write! Best of all, within 30 days of using Nternal, I was off Vicodin and Xanax, which I’d been taking for a year or more. It’s been over two years now and I’m still off opiates. \n\nI would also recommend Xternal Soak - a Cannabis infused Epsom salt soak for immediate relief from foot (and all-over body) pain. Our Spray and Balm would also provide immediate (and affordable) relief. Xternal topicals are non-activated and therefore non-psychoactive. Pain relief with zero headiness.\n\nFull disclosure, I’m now part of the company, holding down the Sports Desk and fielding questions about our products. The reason I have no hesitation in recommending Nternal and Xternal is because they worked for me like nothing else.\n\nxternal\n_____________________\nYou'll want an edible or tincture that is high in CBD but low in THC. CBD has all the medical benifits of THC without the psychoactive qualities. We have a number of products that would be perfect for this: Medi-Roons Lemon Pie (CBD), Medi-Roons Brownie (CBD), and Forest Nymph Pain Relief Tincture. These will all be great places to start and after gauging your reaction to them you can fine tune from there. You can find these items along with all our other products in our 100% organic and vegan menu here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections\n\ngreendoorwest","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7145-markdown","title":"How long does the Bloom Farms vape pen battery last for?","slug":"how-long-does-the-bloom-farms-vape-pen-battery-last-for","content":"\"I vape to manage my chronic pain and would like to try this product.\"\n_____________________\nHey there! The Bloom Farms Highlighter is rechargeable up to 150 times and comes with a lifetime warranty!\n\nryanscherer","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7143-markdown","title":"Chronic pain in the butt!! ","slug":"chronic-pain-in-the-butt","content":"\"I suffer chronic pain. I believe from Pudendal neuralga and pelvic pain in my sitz bones (Ischial Tuberosities). Can't sit for long at all! Problem is I live in NC where there is no medical canabis help for pain. Can you give any answer other than move to another state. If I could get some 2/1 CBD just to try it might give me an answer. Any legal way??\"\n_____________________\nThis is a painful condition. I know from experience. Cannabis helps and I would try inhaled cannabis, a tincture, edible or suppository. You may be able to find medical cannabis in another east coast state and you can make your own preparations. CBD is widely available online and that may help.  Also please feel free to contact me directly for more information.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7135-markdown","title":"I have chronic constipation. what can i use for this","slug":"i-have-chronic-constipation-what-can-i-use-for-this","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis has been known to be used for constipation. Some suggest that hemp seed oil will help and has been used within Chinese medicine. Others suggest that smoking marijuana or using cannabis derived oils or tinctures also help. Around  (2,300 B.C.)  hemp was actually documented as a  medicine.\n\nI am not a doctor but as there are a variety of reasons for constipation, it is probably best to figure out why you have it and go from there. Dehydration, diet sodas, lack of sufficient fiber and opioids are all common factors. \n\nNon cannabis products that are helpful are increasing magnesium intake with supplements, eating more fruits and vegetables, lots of exercise and obviously drinking a lot of water. Unfortunately, if opioids or other medications are causing it, it is more difficult to treat. This is why there is a booming business in anti-constipation medication for the medications that cause it.\n\nThis post represents my opinion and research only. I hope this helps.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7132-markdown","title":"I got my Vitamin D level tested because of my chronic migraines the result was 33ng Is this sufficient? ","slug":"i-got-my-vitamin-d-level-tested-because-of-my-chronic-migraines-the-result-was-33ng-is-this-sufficient","content":"\n_____________________\nI would like to try cannabis for my chronic pain. What is the process?  If I qualify to use cannabis can I stop taking my narcotics?\n\nvickia\n_____________________\nThat is \"okay\", but it really should be above 55 ng/ml for optimal functioning and healing of the body, bones and connective tissue. A toxic level is over 100 ng/ml. Note: This answered is paraphrased from Dr. Olson\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7127-markdown","title":"What CBD do you recommend for the equivalent of 500mg of vicodin (chronic skeletal pain)","slug":"what-cbd-do-you-recommend-for-the-equivalent-of-500mg-of-vicodin-chronic-skeletal-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nSince I am a physician because I originally did not trust physicians and I felt the only way to overcome that was to become the doctor I wanted, I have never taken a drug like Vicodin because I do not trust most western drugs and always go for natural, herbal, homeopathic, or nutritional before I would resort to a drug, I can't give you an exact equivalent but I can tell you that high CBD cannabis oil like AC/DC is excellent for getting rid of even severe pain. Add to that the topical cannabis salve in 1:1 CBD:TCH ratio and you should have close to 100% relief of any pain, even abdominal pain. For muscle skeletal pain, It's also necessary to be certain your vitamin D level is adequate to provide the healing support for your connective tissue and bones. You must be cautious about taking large doses of vitamin D if you are \npre-surgical because it can increase bleeding and should be stopped at least 48 hours before surgery. If you are trying to get away from Vicodin, Be sure you knows the symptoms of withdrawal because you made me treating those symptoms instead of the actual original pain you were treating. In a situation like that colleen may want to be on the oral CBD for stability and full coverage while attending to the vitamin D\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7097-markdown","title":"what is best to try for chronic muscle pain?","slug":"what-is-best-to-try-for-chronic-muscle-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nI would definitely recommend a topical for muscle pain. There are all sorts of lotions, oils, and balms that you can apply to the affected areas to reduce your pain and inflammation. Om Edibles makes a balm in a stick form (sort of like deodorant) that is super convenient. I always keep one around in case my back flairs up. \n\nI would also highly recommend Sweet Releaf. They are are a fantastic brand that you will not be disappointed in. Om edibles is convenient, but I think Sweet Releaf fight the pain more effectively.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7071-markdown","title":"can this help chronic pain","slug":"can-this-help-chronic-pain","content":"\"spinalcord injury in the cervical and lumbar\r\nI had cervicle fusion on my c4-c5-c6 and have nerve pain and insomnia.\r\nwhat can i do?\r\nCan this help chronic pain?\"\n_____________________\nHello there!  First, a couple of questions. By nerve pain, do you mean neuropathic pain (i.e. numbness, tingling, burning, etc?) . Is this occurring in your fingertips?  If this is worsening,  I might recc. that you go back to neurosurgeon/ back doctor who performed your surgery. From the way things are phrased, I take it that your insomnia is related to this pain?  In my humble practice experience, med cann products can be helpful for both the nerve pain and the insomnia but this is best done in the context of what we call a multi-modal/ multi-system approach.  This means that physical therapy should be involved and other modalities for pain control/ analgesia (i.e.l myofascial release,  heat/ cold application, topical medications both cann and prescription based, poss. TENS unit use, etc) should be used with med cann products.  Feel free to come ask questions from our various MD's who are well versed in this area.  I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7069-markdown","title":"I go to a pain clinic who does NOT prescribe medical marjiuana but here's the problem","slug":"i-go-to-a-pain-clinic-who-does-not-prescribe-medical-marjiuana-but-heres-the-problem","content":"\"3 of my other doctors mentioned great results with cannibis cream. I have chronic pain plus other issues. The pain center told me that cream could NOT contain THC. Is cannibis the same? They want me to bring them more data and info and ingredients next time i go in 3 weeks. I live in Newton, MA Who in my area prescribe the cream & where would I get it filled??PLEASE HELP\"\n_____________________\nI would start here..\nhttp://www.compassionforpatients.com/patients\nTalk with a doctor who knows about cannabis and give it a try. You may want to find a different pain clinic, if they are not supportive of using cannabis to treat chronic pain.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6919-markdown","title":"I'm in PA, I had back fusion and have chronic pain, PA seems late to this. What can I do?","slug":"im-in-pa-i-had-back-fusion-and-have-chronic-pain-pa-seems-late-to-this-what-can-i-do","content":"\n_____________________\nPennsylvania has enacted a Medical Cannabis Program, but it is not yet operational. From reading the NORML site, it appears that reciprocity (a medical cannabis recommendation from another state will be honored in PA) would enable you to obtain a recommendation and then utilize cannabis legally in PA. I would check with your local NORML chapter and maybe even speak with a doctor or lawyer on this matter.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6897-markdown","title":"What transdermal patch is best for chronic pain and inflammation? THCa, CBD, etc. ","slug":"what-transdermal-patch-is-best-for-chronic-pain-and-inflammation-thca-cbd-etc","content":"\n_____________________\nFirst, everyone reacts differently to both dosing and mode of administration so you are going to have to experiment and find out what works for you. At our dispensary, we have found that patches work better for neurological pain, and not so much for skeletal, but that is just anecdotal. Patches are good for keeping the cannabinoids available to your system, but also consider other modes of administration, including tinctures and/or edibles. \nWe have a wide variety of patches available, CBD alone, 18-1 CBD to THC, Tetc.We have found our THCa product, Cannamin, works well, but it comes in pill form but as the benefit of not being psychoactive ( It is raw cannabis juice that has been dehydrated)  Again, you are going to have to find out what works best for you and I would consider including other modes of administration in your dosing protocol.\n\ndneice","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":84,"numPages":12,"currentPage":8,"id":5112,"name":"Chronic","slug":"chronic","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}