{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/oxycontin/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11488-markdown","title":"How fast do I reduce my amount of oxycontin as I increase my marijuana intake","slug":"how-fast-do-i-reduce-my-amount-of-oxycontin-as-i-increase-my-marijuana-intake","content":"\n_____________________\nI would taper slowly and under the direct supervision of the physician who prescribed the oxycontin. Cannabis will potentiate the effects of opiates. This means that if you add cannabis to your treatment regiment, you can achieve greater pain relief with less opiates. Try various forms of cannabis, including inhaled, edibles, sublingual and topical. CBD is also very effective in reducing inflammation, and is well tolerated in very high doses. Use whole plant cannabis products as the other compounds in the plant will have effects as well. Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of sleep and engage in moderate exercise.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10992-markdown","title":"I'm having surgery and want to avoid pain meds and I'd love some suggestions?","slug":"im-having-surgery-and-want-to-avoid-pain-meds-and-id-love-some-suggestions","content":"\"THC tends to make me anxious. Is there a suggestion of how to use marijuana to help with pain and allow me to avoid excessive pain meds post surgery? I assume I will need some but want to avoid too much Vicodin or OxyContin.\"\n_____________________\nYou might consider marijuana products that contain a higher concentration of CBD, cannabidiol. \n\nThis is a cannabinoid found in cannabis which seems to be especially helpful for pain and inflammation. CBD by itself is not psychoactive and should not increase anxiety. It also counteracts the psychoactive effects of THC. \n\nStrains have been grown to be higher in CBD and lower in THC for patients that dislike the effects of THC. There are also CBD oil tinctures and edibles available which are longer acting than inhaled medicine. I would recommend a ratio of CBD to THC of 1:1, or greater. \n\nBest wishes for your surgery!\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10981-markdown","title":"After hip surgery I have intense nerve pain down my leg. High THC exacerbates the pain. I want a solution.","slug":"after-hip-surgery-i-have-intense-nerve-pain-down-my-leg-high-thc-exacerbates-the-pain-i-want-a-solution","content":"\"I want to use marijuana instead of narcotics but I am very sensitive to THC. It often makes pain worse and causes anxiety for me. Is there something I can try? OxyContin and Valium  are horrible. I'd like to find a solution with marijuana as the pain can be agony for me.\"\n_____________________\nTry to start off with a very low dosage yummy cookie or edible of your choice and take very slimmly increasing dosages each time you try, start around 25 MG to see your comfort zone to block out pain but not make yourself uncomfortable at all\n\npatient0160\n_____________________\n25MG is a lot more than usually recommended for a starter who is sensitive to THC. I would suggest a 5MG edible, or 10 at the absolute most before you figure out your tolerance level.\n\nThese days there is a trend towards 'micro-dosing' and there are many products available for that purpose. Look for a 5MG edible from reputable dispensary with a good selection and start there.\n\nAlternatively, you might try a high CBD / low THC combination that has minimal psychoactive effect. There are many options in this category too, from edibles, to vapes, to tinctures.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nYou might want to try a topical cream for nerve pain down the leg as long as you don't apply it directly to a surgical incision until it's completely healed over. Topical cream allows you to apply THC for pain relief while not experiencing the psychoactive effects of THC that come with smoking or eating it. I refer to topicals like Sweet ReLeaf as \"Help Where It Hurts\" because you can apply it to a specific location and have it act on that painful area only. It has been our experience that topical pain relief has been sufficient to reduce the need for narcotics and in some instances help patients wean themselves completely from narcotics. \r\n\r\nApplying it 2 -3 times daily (whenever it begins hurting again) for a week or more should give you a good idea whether or not it will be effective for your particular situation. Each individual's body chemistry is unique and the pain they experience is unique to their particular condition, so take a \"try and see\" approach. Hopefully, it will help reduce the pain to a more tolerable level without the narcotics.\n\ndidi","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5597,"name":"Oxycontin","slug":"oxycontin","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}