{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medicinal-cannabis/38","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10988-markdown","title":"Do you a medical marijuna cream in stock?","slug":"do-you-a-medical-marijuna-cream-in-stock","content":"\n_____________________\nHelloMD does not carry or sell any cannabis product whatsoever. I would suggest contacting your local dispensary or searching on our Products page for descriptions of some creams that are available from various venders.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10971-markdown","title":"I have sciatic-ish nerve pain. Can medical marijuana help?","slug":"i-have-sciatic-ish-nerve-pain-can-medical-marijuana-help","content":"\"I had a fall 10 months ago and have had sciatic like nerve pain that is intolerable. Can medical marijuana help? i heard that the patches are very effective.\"\n_____________________\nIntolerable pain indicates something is very wrong. You may have caused and up slip of your pelvis so you may need to see someone for structural correction or you could get together with an excellent yoga practitioner who will be able to teach you to do the Lord of the Fishes Pose to drop your butt cheek to the floor on the affected side. Using cannabis salve on your low back and across the pyriformis muscle on the affected side will help the muscle stretch. The CBD cannabis will help to reduce inflammation causing the pain.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHello. I would recommend you try some high CBD strains such as ACDC, Cannatonic, or Charlotte's Web for nerve pain or neuropathy. I would recommend that you start with a high CBD topical formulation such as a Cream or salve that you apply on the skin at the site of pain as needed. Good luck!\n\ndrjacquelynlew","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10940-markdown","title":"What is the medical theory behind the new Explore product, and have you done any testing?","slug":"what-is-the-medical-theory-behind-the-new-explore-product-and-have-you-done-any-testing","content":"\"I don't mean safety testing, I mean efficacy testing to show that it works for the intended purpose.\"\n_____________________\nForia Explore contains 60mg THC and 10mg CBD, isolated from hemp, in the form of a rectal suppository with the aim of making anal intercourse more comfortable and pleasurable. This is the third in their line of sexual health products and is similar to Foria relief, a vaginal suppository designed to aid in menstrual cramping. Because cannabis is an analgesic with anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic (muscle relaxing) qualities, it follows that Explore may help relax sphincter tone and decrease pain. Activation of pelvic endocannabinoid receptors may also enhance sensation. You may want to contact Foria directly to inquire what sort of testing was underwent in the development of their product.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10923-markdown","title":"I live in a state that does not have legalized medical marijuana use how would I get it?","slug":"i-live-in-a-state-that-does-not-have-legalized-medical-marijuana-use-how-would-i-get-it","content":"\n_____________________\nI guess it would depend on how badly you want to get it, and how much effort you are willing to undertake. The obvious answer would be to travel to a state where Medical Marijuana is legal. This is commonly referred to as Canna-Tourism, or in the pejorative 'being a medical refugee'. Its a lot of effort to undertake, but if you are truly in need for your health concerns, possibly worthwhile. \n\nIf you do travel, be aware that some states require you to be a resident of that state and therefore you may have some difficulty getting access even when you are there. In CA, there is some disagreement on the law where many dispensaries will require you to show residence of the state, while others will not. HelloMD does not differentiate between residents and non-residents. You do however need to be in the state of CA when you have your doctors consultation. Having received a recommendation, you will have to visit a dispensary that will serve out of state patients. These are fewer, but can be found. \n\nOther states may have different laws. You will have to do your research on where the best place to visit would be for your situation. Its a complex and rapidly changing legal environment, so do your research.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10914-markdown","title":"I am 17 am I still eligible for Medical Marijuana? ","slug":"i-am-17-am-i-still-eligible-for-medical-marijuana","content":"\n_____________________\nYou may be eligible if you can find a doctor that will write a recommendation for you, along with your parents permission and participation in the doctors meeting. \n\nHowever, HelloMD does not assist minors, and so you would need to find a doctor on your own account.\n\nBest of luck to you.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10894-markdown","title":"I'm a California resident with a medical marijuana card. Can I fly with my medication within California?","slug":"im-a-california-resident-with-a-medical-marijuana-card-can-i-fly-with-my-medication-within-california","content":"\n_____________________\nI do not know that answer. My guess, however, is no. Have you looked at the TSA guidelines? or called your air carrier?\n\ndrraisen\n_____________________\nUnited Patients group puts it pretty succinctly: \"According to federal law the answer is no – you may NEVER fly on a commercial airliner with marijuana or marijuana containing products, even if you have a doctor’s written recommendation for medical marijuana or a medical marijuana identification card. It does not matter if you are flying within state, out of state or out of the country, the answer is always no.\n\nAirports, airspace and airplanes all fall under federal jurisdiction and marijuana, medical or otherwise, is considered illegal under federal law.  Therefore, technically, if you choose to travel by plane with medical marijuana, you risk being detained, arrested and prosecuted under federal law even if the state you are departing from allows you to possess and use marijuana legally.\n\nUnder federal law, possession of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first conviction.  For each subsequent conviction, the sentences and penalties increase.\"\n\nhttp://unitedpatientsgroup.com/resources/traveling-with-medical-marijuana/flying\n\nryan\n_____________________\nNo way it's not legal in the sence that rule do not  imply it would be considered trafficking if the police really want to hassle you if you got caught because the service starts at the airport are there to stop the drug so no unless it is a written statement by a real doctor from the hospital that's the only way other than that considered smuggling\n\nbuttersworld","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10867-markdown","title":"What do u think about medical cannabis and Chairi Malformation?","slug":"what-do-u-think-about-medical-cannabis-and-chairi-malformation","content":"\n_____________________\nI think you are speaking of a Arnold-Chiari (Type 2) Malformation, which is the most common. This is when the lower part of the brain called the cerebellum, which controls balance, is pushed through the opening at the bottom of the skull called the foremen magnum. When this happens there is physical pressure on the cerebellum and can cause a blockage of the spinal fluid that normally circulates and pressure can build up.\n\nPeople who have a Chiari Malformation can have symptoms of neck pain, balance issues, dizziness, visual issues as well as somewhat vague symptoms such as insomnia and depression. \n\nSometime this is diagnosed when looking for something else and a bony abnormality can be seen on a head X-ray. A MRI or CT scan can also detect it.\n\nSurgery is the only treatment available to correct the functional physical bony abnormality that is causing the symptoms and to open up the space so the pressure on the cerebellum is relieved and the spinal fluid can circulate freely. Cannabis has no place in treating this anatomic abnormality though it may help the symptoms. That said, some Chiari malformations are asymptomatic and don't interfere with daily living and sometimes pain is the only thing a person experiences. In some of these cases cannabis can provide that type of relief.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10856-markdown","title":"What medical conditions are best treated with Sour Diesel? Is this a good choice for chronic pain?","slug":"what-medical-conditions-are-best-treated-with-sour-diesel-is-this-a-good-choice-for-chronic-pain","content":"\"I've been smoking a high CBD strain, Harlequin, but want to try a higher THC strain now. Is Sour Diesel a good choice for chronic pain and insomnia?\"\n_____________________\nStress, pain, and depression fade away in long-lasting relief that makes Sour Diesel a top choice among medical patients. This strain took root in the early 90's with cannabis breeder Chem Dog, and it is believed to have descended from Chemdawg, Northern Lights, and a Skunk phenotype.\r\n\r\nSour Diesel is often used for chronic pain and nausea but is praised for its help with anxiety and stress due to its paranoid-free effect!\r\n\n\npetergdw\n_____________________\nSour Diesel is one of the most popular strains in Ca. It is a Sativa and has a high average of THC so it would be a good choice for daytime pain management.\nit is energizing, used for stress, pain and depression. also a good choice for someone with social anxiety.\n\nakasha\n_____________________\nPeople often use Sour Diesel as a daytime strain and smokers report it to be an energizing and \"cerebral\" high with very little body effects. It is a predominately Sativa strain, and therefore affects your mind without the physical drag. It is very popular as a creativity booster or a good strain to use when you want to focus on a task or go out and explore the world with a little boost. \n\nPeople report it helping with depression, lethargy, anxiety, and busy mind. I've heard it helping with pain only in that it can distract you from the pain. For insomnia I would likely recommend a strain heavier in indica that will knock you out.\n\nandrea13","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10846-markdown","title":"Where does Canna Tsu come from and why was it created? Is it just for medical patients?","slug":"where-does-canna-tsu-come-from-and-why-was-it-created-is-it-just-for-medical-patients","content":"\n_____________________\nCanna-Tsu is a hybrid cannabis strain that combines genetics from two CBD-rich parents, Cannatonic and Sour Tsunami. It has a high-CBD and low-THC cannabinoid profile that delivers a mellow effect with mental clarity. Strains high in CBD like Canna-Tsu are effective in treating pain, inflammation, anxiety, and seizures. California is a Medical Marijuana state so only medical marijuana patients have legal access to it here. In states like Colorado that allow for recreational marijuana use all adults have legal access to it whether you are a medical patient or not.\n\ndrpinto\n_____________________\nCanna Tsu, a hybrid of Cannatonic and Sour Tsunami, has a high-CBD, low-THC cannabinoid profile which gives it a relaxing body effect without much psycho-activity, or \"high\" feeling. People looking to utilize the medicinal benefits of cannabis will benefit greatly from a high CDB strain, such as Canna Tsu, but anyone who wants to feel relaxed of get relief from anxiety, inflammation, or any aches and pains who doesn't want a lot of psycho-activity can enjoy this strain.\n\nandrea13","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10840-markdown","title":"Best products for back pain and insomnia without the high?","slug":"best-products-for-back-pain-and-insomnia-without-the-high","content":"\"I'm completely new to this so I need help in finding something that will work for me. I have chronic back pain, insomnia and anxiety. I would love something that could help me more with the back pain and the insomnia...but without the high. I don't want to smoke it either, so I'm thinking a tincture, a cream or a vape, but i have no idea what to ask for. I used my medical card for the first time last weekend, and bought two vapes. One was 110mg of CBD and the other was 250mg of CBD. I was told to use the lower dose during the day and the higher one at night. But sadly, neither one has affected me at all. I have a very high tolerance to medicine in general. Could this be why? Energy drinks and caffeine don't touch me either. The reason I'm coming here for help is because I'm so new to this and did not realize that this was so expensive. The next time I go in to purchase something I'd like to have a better idea of what I need.\"\n_____________________\nI would use a high CBD tincture like 18:1 Care by Design plus a topical balm if needed. You can go slow with the topical balm and see how you feel after the tincture.\n\njrec\n_____________________\nThe high concentrate CBD oil, smoked in a vape pen, may help both the pain and insomnia, if taken nightly. \nThe back pain relief may be augmented (helped more) with a topical product of medical marijuana.\nDispensaries may offer samples of the topicals to experience which works best for you.\n\ndrraisen\n_____________________\nCBD alone for back pain might work but it might not. You may want to review our Educational blurb on the entourage affectBecause when you do CBD and it has a low dose of THC, you will not be high but the THC supports the effectiveness of the CBD so book doing CBD alone you will miss that extra support. The topical cannabis salve that is CBD dominant works well to block muscle spasms and pain especially in your back and it will not make you high because it does not go systemic so I would question why you wouldn't want any THC in your salve If it makes it more effective. You do need a recommendation for the CBD with the THC.\nYou can also purchase a vapor pen with high CBD and very low THC ratio that will not make you high but it will help you get out of pain. If you are sensitive to the THC then keep the THC level very low. You may also try THCA, or juicing green buds.\nIt is nice to live life pain-free. Often the missed connection between back pain and freedom from back pain is a deficiency of vitamin D. Ideally your blood level of vitamin D3 should be above 55 ng/ML for optimal pain relief. If you are brown skinned, over 50 years old, take proton pump inhibitors or have any gastric absorption problems, You are likely vitamin D3 deficient and your doctor should measure your levels and You should consider supplementing rather than ruining your skin trying to get enough vitamin D from the sun.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHonestly what people have been saying about the entourage effect with cannabis is true.  Cannabinoids in themselves heightens the effectiveness of other medicines.  But to truly answer this question one has to know a bit about the sources of your pain, insomnia and anxiety, as these are dual symptoms that could come from physical accidents or mental depression.  The cure will be found in targeting the cause of the discomfort.  Generally with these symptoms a combination of talk therapy and medicine is most effective.  I would recommend a medicinal bar that I have actually created, it will give you a light buzz but as long as you stay in the recommended dose it will not get you very high.  Less than a Xanax or Wellbutrin.  Remember that cannabinoids increase the effectiveness of the mind's ability to make use of other medicine, so sometimes the best way to use cannabis compounds is to take them with a significantly lower dose of whatever else you used to take for this problem before.  I can assume you were medicating the pain before you moved to cannabis?  In case you don't find my product, the active ingredients are full indica flower and ashwagandha root. it is further supplemented with Gingko Bilbao, ginseng (and others in my energy bar) or in my anxiety bar there is also Kava.  These combinations I have found work the very best for pain, insomnia and anxiety.  My bar is called the e420 bar and my company is Whole Soul Holistic.\n\ne420bar\n_____________________\nEveryone's situation and CBD preferences are different. \n\nSince you prefer vaping, you might wish to try something stronger, Respira offers a 600mg option in a really popular grape-mint flavor: https://elixinol.com/product/cbd-vape-oil-600mg-respira-grape-mint/\n\nIf you're still not getting the results you want after you try it, feel free to reach to Dr. Philip Blair through our website, he can work with you to make serving size recommendations specific to your situation.\n\nelixinol\n_____________________\nIf cost is an issue, might I offer a very easy recipe for an infused oil/ topical with cannabis?  It should be much cheaper than purchasing one and in my experience, pt's who make their own topicals seem to get more pain relief (perhaps love is the secret ingredient?).  This recipe is very easy and all it requires is a slow cooker/ crock pot,  1 cup coconut oil (you can buy in bulk @ Costco),  15-17 grams of plant material (shake, flowers).  You combine all three for 6-8 hrs at 250 degrees. Apply to the back, combine w/ use of heat pack.  Don't forget to do myofascial release daily (I teach pts to do self massage using tennis/ racquet balls against a wall to provide pressure to localized myofascial points.  Don't forget to ask health insurance if they cover basic PT sessions or provide accupuncture sessions like Kaiser and other plans.  I hope this helps out!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10778-markdown","title":"Can I smoke medical marajuana in my apartment building in California?","slug":"can-i-smoke-medical-marajuana-in-my-apartment-building-in-california","content":"\n_____________________\nThis is a very common question and not as straight forward as you might think. \n\nThe answer is yes you can smoke marijuana in your building unless your landlord specifies otherwise. If your landlord specifies otherwise, then no you may not. He or she has the right under the federal Fair Housing Act to deny your smoking within his building. Although it is legal in CA to obtain medical marijuana with a doctor's recommendation, the federal Fair Housing Act operates under federal jurisdiction, and as we know, cannabis is not legal on the federal level. From what I understand, it is possible to be evicted for smoking marijuana in an apartment, depending on the rules of your building or how your landlord might react. Many now write marijuana use clauses into their leases, so it is important to check! This is similar to how landlords write in clauses regarding cigarette and cigar smoking.\n\nMy suggestion to you is to be fair to your neighbors and those around you and smoke outside away from the building. Many neighbors can be negatively impacted by you smoking in and around them depending on your frequency which might lead them to complain which may put you in a precarious situation. \n\nHope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10775-markdown","title":"How to approach my doctor about using medical marijuana for crohns remission","slug":"how-to-approach-my-doctor-about-using-medical-marijuana-for-crohns-remission","content":"\"My son was diagnosed with crohns in 2011.  He was mostly symptom free until December 2015 when he took an antibiotic for strep throat which led to a severe flare.  He was prescribed 60mg of prednisone and placed on Remicade infusions.  The infusions/pred made him feel awful, and he wasn't getting better.  The pain was terrible and he was taking oxycodone just to get through the day.  When the pain was more than he could take, we would make trips to the ER and spend 5-6 days in the hospital at a time trying to get the inflammation under control.  Finally on April 15th of this year, he had surgery.  Now we are wondering what to do to keep the crohns in remission.  He doesn't want to do the Remicade anymore, and he is absolutely done with steroids.  He has done a lot of research on medical marijuana and crohns, but doesn't know how to approach the subject with his doctor.  It is something he wants to try, but doesn't think his doctor will be on board with it.\"\n_____________________\nDoctor's tend to like data, and a literature search on Crohn's disease and cannabis will reveal an abundance of data supporting cannabis for the treatment of Crohn's disease. You might want to bring in an article written for the lay-person that references several studies, such as \"Worth repeating: medical mairjuana defeat's Crohn's disease\" published in SF Gate on March 12, 2016. \n\nAs this article points out, there have been several studies using cellular, animal, and human models indicating that marijuana may not only be used for treating the symptoms of Crohn's disease (such as cramping, pain, and nausea) but may also reverse the disease process by modulating the immune system and decreasing inflammation. As a result, many patients have been able to wean off corticosteroids, opiates, and anti-inflammatory drugs and even potentially prevent surgeries necessitated by disease.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":444,"numPages":41,"currentPage":38,"id":5495,"name":"Medicinal Cannabis","slug":"medicinal-cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}