{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/lupus/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11808-markdown","title":"How can i get a medical card for lupus?","slug":"how-can-i-get-a-medical-card-for-lupus","content":"\n_____________________\nHello,\nAs an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator and analgesic, cannabis should help alleviate the pain of SLE. Cannabis should also help relieve other symptoms related to SLE, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and nausea. \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57a1796a21a3ad000b1ad5a7/combatting-lupus-with-cannabis\n\nYou can register here to be evaluated,\nwww.hellomd.com/signup\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11720-markdown","title":"I have SLE Lupus and with that I have several issues including joint pain do I qualify for medical cannabis?","slug":"i-have-sle-lupus-and-with-that-i-have-several-issues-including-joint-pain-do-i-qualify-for-medical-cannabis","content":"\"I reside in NYC\"\n_____________________\nHello, \nAs an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator and analgesic, SLE should most certainly be an accepted condition in NYC. However, very unfortunately, NY has some catching up to do in regards to the medicinal value of cannabis. The following are the only conditions accepted as of yet: \nCancer, positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Amyotrophic  Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable Spasticity, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, neuropathies and Huntington’s Disease. \n\nHowever,  chronic pain was recently added to the covered conditions. Accordingly,  I see no reason why SLE would not qualify for an approved medical  cannabis recommendation in NYC.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHowever, chronic pain was recently added to the covered conditions. Accordingly, I see no reason why SLE would not qualify for an approved medical cannabis recommendation in NYC.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello, \nAs an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator and analgesic, SLE should most certainly qualify you for medical cannabis. However, in NYC, cannabis treatment has only been approved for the following conditions:  \nCancer, positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Amyotrophic  Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable Spasticity, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, neuropathies and Huntington’s Disease. \n\nFortunately, chronic pain has recently been added to the list of approved conditions. Accordingly, I see no reason why SLE would not qualify you as a medical cannabis patient. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n  \nLike Dr. Kim already mentioned in New York state SLE is not a qualifying condition. However, you may be able to qualify under chronic pain.  Chronic pain according to New York State DOH is defined as pain any severe debilitating pain that the practitioner determines degrades health and functional capability, that has intolerable side effects, that has lasted for or is expected to last for at least three months, and other modes of therapy that has failed to treat or that cannot be treated by another therapy because it would be harmful. You can schedule an appointment with one of our New York providers to see if you qualify. \n\nhelenanp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9149-markdown","title":"Is there any cannabis product out there that will help with lupus and fibromyalgia?","slug":"is-there-any-cannabis-product-out-there-that-will-help-with-lupus-and-fibromyalgia","content":"\n_____________________\nyes\n\nplennoxht\n_____________________\nI'm sorry to hear about the lupus/fibromyalgia!  There are a plethora of products that could be useful.  For quick acting general analgesia/pain control and anxiety/mood management during the day, one could use vape-pens or tincture drops diluted in hot tea/coffee/soup. Make sure that along with CBD that there's a decent dosage of THC as well for the \"entourage effect\" seen at the receptor. Most fibromyalgia patients have problems sleeping and so I would also suggest micro-dosed edibles (still a decent amount of CBD but slightly increased amounts of THC and other sleep-inducing cannabinoids like CBN).  Fibromyalgia requires a multi-modal response; in the past I've always suggested that patients have cognitive behavioral therapy and a mild physical therapy/exercise regimen daily in addition to medical cannabis.  Patients should also refer to sites like FibroFacts.com to further educate themselves on their condition.  Patients should also start omega-3's for anti-inflammation.\n\ndrpark\n_____________________\nYes offcourse. I have had a client with a similar condition who used  a suitable recommened strain to be better today. You can tect me at 3033512578 if you are interested to know better\n\nJonathanzeus","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8273-markdown","title":"Which CBD oil is best for lupus?","slug":"which-cbd-oil-is-best-for-lupus","content":"\"How much and how often should I use it?\"\n_____________________\nI would recommend a CBD:THC ratio of 20:1 twice daily every day for Lupus or any autoimmune disorder or arthritis.  This does not make you \"high\" and it works to decrease inflammation.  Increase the dose as you see fit which is about every 2-3 weeks as you build tolerance.\n\ndrb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8106-markdown","title":"If I juice raw cannabis, will I test positive on a drug test? ","slug":"if-i-juice-raw-cannabis-will-i-test-positive-on-a-drug-test","content":"\"I have Lupus and am tired of the feeling from the prescribed medications.\"\n_____________________\nWhen juicing raw  cannabis your body still metabolizes the THC and it will be delectable in the urine.\n\nhelenanp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10091-markdown","title":"I will soon be taking Plaquenil for lupus.  Will CBD interfere (cytochrome P450)?","slug":"i-will-soon-be-taking-plaquenil-for-lupus-will-cbd-interfere-cytochrome-p450","content":"\"I already use a low dosage of high CBD/low THC tincture with current meds (antidepressant & anxiolytic) with no problems. Thank you.\"\n_____________________\nThank you for your question. CBD interacts with Cytochrome 450 like many other drugs metabolized by this enzyme. The extent to which CBD interacts with other drugs also interacting with cytochrome 450 really depends on how much CBD is injested and the individual qualities of the person taking the medication. If the dosage of CBD is low enough, there shouldn't be any interaction. The cut off dosage is up for debate though where some studies found no interaction at 40mg of CBD and others at 25mg of CBD. I've posted a link for your reading pleasure. \n\nhttps://www.projectcbd.org/science/cannabis-pharmacology/cbd-drug-interactions-role-cytochrome-p450\n\nThe information in this post is not a result of a comprehensive search of all the evidence. This information is purely an initial foundation to your continued research on the topic.\n \n\njennifernp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7025-markdown","title":"I have sleep disruption caused by autoimmune lupus and diabetes. What strain is the best tor sleep for me?","slug":"i-have-sleep-disruption-caused-by-autoimmune-lupus-and-diabetes-what-strain-is-the-best-tor-sleep-for-me","content":"\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor and I cannot comment on the lupus and diabetes, however I have recently tried the hmblt Sleep vaporizer pen and it is one of the best oils I have used for sleep. It is on the pricier side, but I am very impressed with the formula that they have produced. \r\n\r\nStrains that I personally have tried for sleep would be: Master OG, Granddaddy Purple, Pennywise, Platinum Girl Scout cookies, and Royal Kush. I would say that Master OG made me feel the sleepiest the quickest and that Pennywise is worth noting as it is a CBD strain, adding an extra dimension of relaxation. If any of your sleeplessness is due to anxiety or racing thoughts, a CBD strain will go a long way to help you rest.\r\n\r\nEach strain may affect you differently, so you may want to experiment with a few heavy indicas to see which works best with your own chemistry.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nWe sell a great tincture that is designed specifically to aid with sleep: Forest Nymph Sweet Dreams Tincture. It is a high CBD tincture with just a dash of THC to help fully relax your body and mind. \n\ngreendoorwest","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11381-markdown","title":"What strains do you recommend for Lupus? ","slug":"what-strains-do-you-recommend-for-lupus","content":"\"For pain & inflammation, migraines and insomnia associated with Lupus.\"\n_____________________\nThe effects of cannabis will depend on the genetics of the plant, as well as on the environmental conditions in which the plant is grown, as well as the method of ingestion. I would reccomend a CBD and THC tincture of Rick Simpson/Hemp Oil. Inhaled cannabs may also be of benefit. Experiment with various strains and methods of ingestion and see what works best for you. Some patients are also juicing raw cannabis leaves and drinking the juice, which is full of anti-oxidants and nutrients.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI just thought I would pass on a quote from the CNN website I found quite some time ago and found it interesting that most doctors do not know this information.\n\n“A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and lupus. Researchers found, through mapping vitamin D receptors binding throughout the human genome, that vitamin D deficiency is a major environmental factor in increasing the risk of developing these disorders.” Quoted from CNN website\n\nSince I have had Migraines ( those of us with migraines do not detoxify properly so we are at increased risk for cancer also), I have a vitamin D receptor snp in my genetic chart and I have had autoimmune disease like MS and cancer but I am consistent with my vitamin D3 and CBD intake so I think I have put those diseases behind me now. \nGood luck, you can improve your health!\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11112-markdown","title":"How can THC help or cure Lupus?","slug":"how-can-thc-help-or-cure-lupus","content":"\"I've had discoid Lupus for over 20 years, recently I've been dealing with a lot of pain.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is very helpful for lupus, especially in dealing with joint pain, fatigue as well as other more subjective symptoms. I would reccomend sublingual tincture with a high pecentage of CBD. Also it may be helpful to consume raw juiced cannabis leaves. THC or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids found in cannabis, and it is manufactured synthetically. THC alone is not as helpful as whole plant cannabis.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1357272518300852\n\n\"In conclusion, our results demonstrate, for the first time, an alteration of the endocannabinoid system in SLE patients. They represent the first step toward the understanding of the role of eCB system in SLE that likely suggest DAGL and 2-AG as potential biomarkers of SLE in easily accessible blood samples. Our data provides proof-of-concept to the development of cannabis-based medicine as immune-modulating agents.\"\n\nElizabethNP","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10949-markdown","title":"I have Lupus and have multiple prescription medications, all that cause side effects, can marijuana help?","slug":"i-have-lupus-and-have-multiple-prescription-medications-all-that-cause-side-effects-can-marijuana-help","content":"\"Each prescription medicine causes another side effect which the doctor gives me another prescription for. What could marijuana do to help me if anything?\"\n_____________________\nVery likely, cannabis could be of great help to you to reduce your need for excessive western medical prescriptions. Consider using the high dose CBD tincture in a MCT oil twice daily to reduce the heavy burden of inflammatory cells. Also check your vitamin D level in blood and the kidney level since vitamin D is actually a hormone in your body and it is necessary at a healthy level to keep your immune system functioning well. Also consider the 23andMe.com test with a methylation analysis by geneticgenie.org to locate the snps in your chromosomes that may manifest as disease but with nutritional correction your genetic chart and the chromosomes are able to sidestep the defects and your health will improve. There is no reason to just accept a diagnosis without having a blueprint for wellness and taking action to remove disease before we just accept and treat a diagnosis that we may be able to cure. Good luck and keep up your pursuit for answers.\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5465,"name":"Lupus","slug":"lupus","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}