{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/muscle-spasms/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7394-markdown","title":"What's the be a product for muscle spasms?","slug":"whats-the-be-a-product-for-muscle-spasms","content":"\n_____________________\nActually, it would be helpful to know all the circumstances around the muscle spasms such as: do you have muscle spasms because of cerebral palsy, paralysis, possibly too strenuous workout, eating too much salt in the diet, calcium supplements or just a back sprain? These separate problems would be treated differently so it always helps to tell us as much information as you can share in your question.\nAs a simple answer, I would say that the best product to use for muscle spasms would be the cannabis salve because it is very effective in blocking the pain from the muscle spasm and it is not psychoactive, so with discretion, you can use it even when you are away from home.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7351-markdown","title":"My diagnosis is \"mild\" cerebral palsy   ","slug":"my-diagnosis-is-mild-cerebral-palsy","content":"\"My diagnosis is \"mild\" cerebral palsy; some symptoms are like fibromyalgia. In addition:  muscle spasms, chronic pain, leg weakness, difficulty sleeping.  In my four years on medical marijuana, the blessed herb has “quelled” my pain enough to get some sleep, but not deep enough sleep to ever feel rested.   My question for you is:  What do you believe to be the best ratio of THC to CBD for muscle spasms and resulting pain.  I wrote THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA HANDBOOK: A PATIENT’S GUIDE TO HOLISTIC HEALING WITH CANNABIS, so I know a bit on the topic -- but it's not easy finding specific ratios for specific issues. And, as I'm sure you know, other cannabinoids like CBN, CBG and CBC are also noted to help with pain and spasms, but almost never listed in a chemical analysis available to patients. A very well respected M.D. who has written books on cannabis told me to use a ratio of 3:1 CBD:THC.  So I’m doing my own trial on that right now, using two separate products to get that ratio – or close to it, anyway.  But I’d love to know your opinion.  Thanks for being there and for your help! Norma\"\n_____________________\nI certainly don't have the kind of problems that you've had to deal with since birth but your question has significant complexity. I actually would like to know what you're doing the rest of the day. Are you taking CBD during the day? Do you have a good sleep hygiene, like wearing sunglasses about an hour before bedtime? Do you have a stressful job? Do you notice your mind won't shut up? Do you maintain a healthy blood level of vitamin D3? Are you doing Sativa and then following it with Indica? Have you tried a large doses of CBD or concentrated CBD? Are you rubbing your body down with 1:1 CBD: THC Salve before bedtime? Are you taking concentrated calcium (increases muscle spasms) or do you take magnesium? Have you had your genetic chart done with a methylation analysis? If you have your methylation analysis it may reveals at you need specific nutrients, or if you have COMT snps (Single nucleotide polymorphisms) in your chart, it indicates that you are very sensitive to neurotransmitter imbalances and you may benefit from stabilizing the neurotransmitters with other supplements.\nI would love to continue this dialogue but I can only answer one time and then you must come back in with a new entry in order for me to answer you again.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHello there!  To start off, I want to  say kudos for taking the challenges of even \"mild\" CP and going on to overcome said challenges and even write a book on med. cann that has helped others!  Besides the excellent advice from Dr. Olsen, I might add that you might want to look into two sets of  med cann products.  One set, for daytime, might have more CBD & THC  and the other set of med cann products with more THC & CBN.   The reason that I don't set a specific ratio of cannabinoids is that every person is different in their response!  At least for me, one of the beauties of cann. medicine is that dosage is placed in the control of the patient.  So I say go ahead and experiment;  for example the 3:1 ratio of CBD:THC is probably not supported by any literature but by a pooled analysis of the pts seen by this physician.   However, why not experiment (carefully) w/ 2:1 ratio?  or 10:1?  Don't forget, method of cann. intake will also effect the pharmacodynamics/ pharmacokinetics (what the drug does to the body and vice versa).  That is, using a vape-pen will be a completely different experience from trying tincture drops in tea or even micro-dosing edibles.    I hope that this helps; feel free to joing any of our qualified MD's for a tele-chat session!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7110-markdown","title":"What CBD:THC ratio is best for pain caused by muscle spasms in the upper back?","slug":"what-cbd-thc-ratio-is-best-for-pain-caused-by-muscle-spasms-in-the-upper-back","content":"\"I have used a spray with a ratio of 18:1. It doesn't help. What would be good and how often should it be taken? I don't need it at night.\"\n_____________________\nI've heard of a few people having success with transdermal THC roll-ons for pain. Additionally, applying a transdermal CBD roll-on seems to increase benefits. I believe that is a 1:1 ratio and it seems to works well. \n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7109-markdown","title":" I have severe lower back pain which radiates down my legs giving me muscle spasms. Can cannabis help?","slug":"i-have-severe-lower-back-pain-which-radiates-down-my-legs-giving-me-muscle-spasms-can-cannabis-help","content":"\n_____________________\nSounds as though your sciatic nerve is acting up. I would suggest an indication. Indicas are great muscle relaxers, also serve as a great pain killer.\n\njjacobvermeer37\n_____________________\nSo sorry to hear about your muscle spasms. I play a lot of golf so i certainly know about =back pain and sciatic nerves! I have had similar symptons to yours for a while and the cream by Mary's Medicinals called Muscle Freeze - CBD Lotion has worked great for me! \n\npetergdw","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7107-markdown","title":"pain from muscle spasms ","slug":"pain-from-muscle-spasms","content":"\"I have dystonia which causes muscles spasms and pain in the upper trapezius muscles when I'm active. The pain subsides when I'm sleeping or resting. I've tried Cheeba Chews 50mgCBD: 2THC divided in halves and Care by Design spray 18:1. They don't seem to help.I don't need to take anything at night, but how often should they be taken during the day? Should I try a different product? \"\n_____________________\nI would recommend massaging a high THC topical ointment/cream directly onto the dystonic muscles every few hours. I would also try increasing the THC in your edible and sublingual cannabis preparations. Also, when you take the sublingual spray make sure you are doing the following.... 1) Before applying the spray, remove excess saliva from your mouth. 2) Allow the preparation to remain under your tongue for as long as possible, in order to achieve sublingual/oral absorption.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6584-markdown","title":"I've had Multiple Sclerosis for 30 years. What are the best strains for MS and Muscle spasms?","slug":"ive-had-multiple-sclerosis-for-30-years-what-are-the-best-strains-for-ms-and-muscle-spasms","content":"\"Went 3+ hours to get specific strains. I don't want to try anymore topicals or edibles til I find what works\"\n_____________________\nThe effects of different cannabis strains are determined by the genetics of the plant, the conditions under which it is grown, and how it is stored, processed and used. I would reccommend experimenting with various strains and forms of cannabis. You may want to start with CBD-rich whole plant tincture.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI am not sure that you are going to find data regarding specific strains and MS; however, I can tell you what the data is showing thus far:  Cannabis has been shown to help MS patients with their muscle spasms, tremors and to decrease urinary urgency. To pass the blood brain barrier you will need a CBD:THC ratio of >20:1. Any ratio >10:1 will not make you \"high\" so you can use this during the day.  I am recommending this ratio in a tincture form two times a day every day.  It may take up to 2-3 weeks to see full effect. In addition, a CBD:THC ratio of 1:1 is good for acute pain, nausea, muscle spasms and sleep when you are not driving and need acute pain relief.\n\ndrb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11338-markdown","title":"Does the Alta California Spasm tincture really help with muscle spasms? If so, how much do I take?","slug":"does-the-alta-california-spasm-tincture-really-help-with-muscle-spasms-if-so-how-much-do-i-take","content":"\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor but I have tried this product. It has helped me with muscle spasms effectively after a tough workout. I started with a half a dropper and then went to a full dropper. When you try a product always look at the dosage and start ‘low and slow’ as the saying goes. Perhaps start with slightly less than the suggested amount, wait 20 minutes and then try a bit more. Hope this helps.\n\nmelissa","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10645-markdown","title":"I have muscle spasms from a spinal cord injury after a car crash. Can using marijuana help reduce spasms or stop them?","slug":"i-have-muscle-spasms-from-a-spinal-cord-injury-after-a-car-crash-can-using-marijuana-help-reduce-spasms-or-stop-them","content":"\"I've taken various meds, including Zanaflex, but want to try marijuana. The side effects can be pretty intense from the different medications and I would like to try something else if possible. How does marijuana help reduce spasms if at all and would the doctors there recommend it for someone like me? If so, what should I take and how much?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a potent anti-spasmotic and is often recommended to relieve muscle spasms that occur for any number of reasons.  Patients with painful muscle cramps caused by neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis experience great relief with cannabis, as do patients with other conditions such as twitches, achalasia (spasms of the esophagus), and muscle fasciculations. Since both CBD and THC are muscle relaxants, it’s best to try a cannabis variety that has a little of both. They will synergize each others potency. This is especially important if you want the benefit of maximum muscle relaxation without the psychoactivity that might cause mental impairment and interfere with your productivity. Start low and go slow. Cannabis, unlike most pharmaceuticals, works better at low to moderate doses than at high doses. Less is more! This means start with 1-2 measures - drops or puffs, and wait to see how your body responds. With inhalation, wait 5-10 minutes before assessing the need to add more, and with tinctures, wait 15-20 minutes. So, add 1-2 puffs or drops at the appropriate intervals. Once you have determined the amount necessary to alleviate the spasm,  start with that dose the next time your symptoms flare up. Remember, fast in, fast out. Inhaled medication lasts about 2-4 hours, while the effects of tinctures can last 6-8 hours.\n\ndrfrye","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5544,"name":"Muscle Spasms","slug":"muscle-spasms","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}