{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/opioids/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7973-markdown","title":"What type of cannabis can you suggest for a combination of scoliosis, pinched nerves and sciatica?","slug":"what-type-of-cannabis-can-you-suggest-for-a-combination-of-scoliosis-pinched-nerves-and-sciatica","content":"\"Opioid medications have not helped me.\"\n_____________________\nFor chronic pain, typically an equal ratio, roughly 1:1 between THC:CBD, is effective and well-tolerated.  There are a number of good topical preparations you could use in addition to routes like vaping and edibles.\n\ndrbultman\n_____________________\nAlso try THCA (great for inflammation) in an tincture or raw cannabis product like fresh plant juice or cold water hash. Cold water hash (aka ice wax or bubble hash) can be added to smoothies or made into capsules and is an affordable and natural way to get lots of THCA, and a little THC.\n\neden","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7947-markdown","title":"I have recently quit using an opioid for my osteoarthritis. Will cannabis replace and/or help? ","slug":"i-have-recently-quit-using-an-opioid-for-my-osteoarthritis-will-cannabis-replace-and-or-help","content":"\n_____________________\nHello there, \n\nI'd like to state that i'm not a Dr. There's been recent studies showing cannabis to replace opioids in many different situations. I believe it takes a bit of experimenting to find the right way to use cannabis for yourself between vapeing, edibles, smoking, tinctures or topicals. \n\nHelloMD + UC Berkeley released this study // http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uc-berkeley-and-hellomd-release-study-on-cannabis-use-as-a-substitute-for-opiate-and-non-opiate-based-pain-medication-300481006.html\n\nI hope this was helpful!\n- Nurit w/ ONA\n\nnurit","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9950-markdown","title":"I started using CBD oil for chronic pain. Can it make pain worse for some users?","slug":"i-started-using-cbd-oil-for-chronic-pain-can-it-make-pain-worse-for-some-users","content":"\"I have tried different dosages, different brands, different times of the day as well as taking it orally vs vaping and my pain and stiffness are worse. I really want to not have to take opiates. Thank you! \n\"\n_____________________\nChronic pain is one of the most common reasons that people use cannabis. Most of the time a combination of CBD with THC has been found to be most effective. The entourage effect of both of the cannabinoids working together seems to give the best relief. The CBD alone may help with inflammation but adding some THC and slowly increasing the amount to get the desired pain relief would be the best way to go. There are different ratios of CBD:THC that are available either as a tincture or vape cartridge that can help with pain. Some are marketed and label specifically for chronic pain but you need start with a low amount and again, slowly increase since everyone reacts differently.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nHave you ever felt sick to your stomach after taking CBD oil? \n\n\n\namanda0115","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9944-markdown","title":"When will doctors advocate for medical cannabis patients getting \"special help\" to pay for meds?","slug":"when-will-doctors-advocate-for-medical-cannabis-patients-getting-special-help-to-pay-for-meds","content":"\"Social security gives \"special help\" to low income recipients who need help to be able to afford their meds.  Currently I pay very little for all my meds, including opiates I don't want to take.  But medical cannabis helps best but is too expensive to purchase.  I feel my government doesn't care at all.\n\"\n_____________________\nThat is an excellent point. Right now the first thing that physicians need to do is become familiar with cannabis through education. The vast majority of doctors do not know the first thing about cannabis and the various medical conditions that it can help. The next step would be to expand the medical conditions that it is acceptable to recommend it for in states that already have laws permitting it. The to expand the same parameters to states that don't allow it at all yet. \nThe best chance for financial \"help\" for people who can't afford it is to contact your local politician who can help make that included in any legislation. They want to hear from the patients directly who are affected by the cost.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nBeing that I'm in this same position,kinda I'm still fighting for my s.s.i. so no income other than cans and bottles, i'll need to put together money just to get the card to start with, so can you tell me what all I need and how much it will cost just to get me started with card? Then it will take more time to save more to actually by something to help. what is the average cost of buying something?\n\nlowlow\n_____________________\nYes, I hear you're frustration.  However, for the goernment to even consider subsidy of patients in situations like yours, it has to be removed from the antiquated Schedule 1 (illegal status on the same level as cocaine, heroin) status it is on the federal level!  There are MANY doctors as well as health care workers, lawyers, etc working on this right now.  If you want to join the fight to help in medical legalization (then, hopefully government subsidization as you are mentioning in the far future), look into joining the folks at NORML.org and other like-minded organizations.   To say that the \"entire government doesn't care\" is unfair though to those individuals working towards medical legalization in the 13 states (and counting) where you can obtain med. cann legally; there's just alot of work to be done\n\ndrpark","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5151515151515151,"src":"/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/14b42/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/f836f/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 200w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/2244e/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 400w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/14b42/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 800w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/47498/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 1200w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/0e329/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 1600w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/be1ee/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.jpg 4675w","srcWebp":"/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/58556/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/61e93/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 200w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/1f5c5/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 400w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/58556/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 800w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/99238/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 1200w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/7c22d/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 1600w,\n/static/0410684f8617b53b0d8552cae7a97584/3f7a5/46e0bb959830dc3e678d6052cf8634bf.webp 4675w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9810-markdown","title":"What's the deal with having to choose between opiates & MMJ?","slug":"whats-the-deal-with-having-to-choose-between-opiates-mmj","content":"\"At my last medical provider appointment for a new script I was told I had to sign a very restrictive FEDERAL government contract taking my pain care management out of my hands after 30 years. What can be done I need BOTH! \"\n_____________________\nI assume you're referring to the physician that prescribes your opiates? Because cannabis remains a Schedule I drug at the federal level, many physicians are concerned that their medical license could be jeopardized if they are even indirectly involved in caring for a patient that consumes cannabis. You may need to start looking for a medical provider that take a more holistic approach and is supportive of your use of cannabis.\n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9616-markdown","title":"What works for post-surgical pain?","slug":"what-works-for-post-surgical-pain-1","content":"\"Joint surgery with bone pins. No opiates \"\n_____________________\nThere are many varities of cannabis to try, though since post surgical pain can be strong and linger a lot, I would try to find a good edible with a 1:1 CBD:THC ratio. This way you can get both of the pain and anti-inflammation properties of CBD and THC working for you!\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9615-markdown","title":"I need something for post surgical pain relief.  I'm allergic to opiates and anti-inflammatory drugs.  ","slug":"i-need-something-for-post-surgical-pain-relief-im-allergic-to-opiates-and-anti-inflammatory-drugs","content":"\"Hip surgery to include bone screws is pending.  I cannot be prescribed any meds for pain or inflammation.  I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). \"\n_____________________\nI would use a high CBD tincture like 18:1 Care by Design and anything with high CBD for pain control.\n\njrec","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7364-markdown","title":"Exeffor xr and cannibis ","slug":"exeffor-xr-and-cannibis","content":"\"My wife is on 225 mg dose of exeffor and is using two strains of  cannibis one is a daytime which has less than 1% thc and 13.8 % CBD , the night time one is 7.5% thc and 14% cdn - she has s severely deformed neck and is going through laser and chiropractor adjustments - she is in severe pain with her neck and is getting headaches at the back of  her head . We are concerned about any interaction issues with the cannibis and is there other strains for nighttime use that might be better for the headaches and neck pain. She suffers from anxiety due to the neck issues - opiates have nearly killed her so we're not going back there  - my main concern right now is there any issues with the interaction from the cannibis and the exeffor FYI - her current usage on the daytime cannibis is about a gram and a half and 1/2 a gram at night \nThanks\nMike\"\n_____________________\nYes, there are concerns for interaction between these two medicines. \nIncreased muscle spasm is one of the side effects that should be reported but I don't know if her pain and muscle spasm has increased since she started using the medication.\nHeadache is also listed as a side effect and she should talk with her doctor about this particular symptom.\nIncreased anxiety is another side effect that should be reported to the doctor.\nLow dose THC actually increases serotonin so she actually might do well with a little more THC in the evening, possibly a 1:1.\nIt could be quite likely that the Effexor dose needs to be reduced, she is at the max dose, but that should be left up to her treating physician.\nAs an osteopathic physician I can tell you the changes in the spine do not occur suddenly unless there's a very traumatic injury. Was this a traumatic injury that caused her neck deformity? If not, I would caution against trying to straighten the spine, you want a functional spine and is the straightening is occurring to rapidly it is very likely can increase her anxiety as a warning system.\nIt does sound like it's time to go back and visit her managing physician to possibly have her medication level reduced.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"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_6995-markdown","title":"What strains or preparations of cannabis would most mimic the effects of an opiate? ","slug":"what-strains-or-preparations-of-cannabis-would-most-mimic-the-effects-of-an-opiate","content":"\"Of all the drugs I've taken for depression, small daily doses of oxycodone was the only thing that work, and it worked beautifully for years till my doctor retired and he and I could never find another one. Thank you!\"\n_____________________\nI personally like a 50/50 home blend of cherry pie and champagne kush. But I also deal with spasticity in my MS. Good luck! I'd love to hear how this works for you!\n\nbfairgal\n_____________________\nHello there!  I've read some case reports of pts and doctors unresponsive to other meds using opiates.  My question is:  do you think that your depression was linked to chronic pain issues?  As for recreating the effect of an opiate, this is tricky because just like cann, pts have diff. subjective experiences when using different opiates just like people have different experiences when trying different cannabis strains.  This is just supposition, but my guess is that you're going after something \"heavier\", that might be associated w/ more \"couch lock\"  &/or with sleep.  Why not try strains that have more THC &/or CBN, more indica-based strains.  As for the depression mgmt, have yoiu been participating in any behavioral therapy like CBT/DBT? I hope this helps out and hope to hear on your progress!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6916-markdown","title":"can you help me with products and card?","slug":"can-you-help-me-with-products-and-card","content":"\"I have psoriatic and rhumatoid  arthritis and sjogrens and fibro which brings excessive pain.  I cannot take opiods due to bad kidneys.  I live in florida and need help.  can you provide products and card?  tyvm\"\n_____________________\nIt will take some time for Florida to get the regulations in place. I can't speak for HelloMD, but I assume they don't have a medical practice presence in FL. We can send you CBD products and some of our CBD topicals if you would like. For THC products, you will have to wait. We have seen really good results with our CBD products. Visit our site and we will be glad to help.\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6614-markdown","title":"What type of tincture would be best for chronic nerve pain","slug":"what-type-of-tincture-would-be-best-for-chronic-nerve-pain","content":"\"Pain arose denovo - no trauma . Neurologists have done nerve conduction and determined  a  L5 S1 S2 S3  neuropathy.  Have been battling  moderate to severe pain for 51/2 years  in  back of thighs, lower glutes perineum and left heel. It is very hard to sit. Am on a huge dose of gabapentin that keeps my pain to  a 4 /5 on the pain scale. Opiates don't help. There may be some connection to my receiving a shingles vaccine . This is all I have left to try. please help. Age 63. Thank you !\"\n_____________________\nHey there,\n   So sorry to hear about all your pain and nerve issues? Have you considered trying CBD rich cannabis products? KIVA offers a wonderful balance of both THC/CBD that should help with some relief from pain and inflammation.\n\nlaurenmc","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":3,"currentPage":2,"id":5590,"name":"Opioids","slug":"opioids","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}