{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pain/10","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_9185-markdown","title":"Is recreationally smoking marijuana harmful for post liver transplant patients?","slug":"is-recreationally-smoking-marijuana-harmful-for-post-liver-transplant-patients","content":"\"I am 20 years old and about 10 years post op from two liver transplants(first one was unsuccesful). I am to the age where I would like to expiriment w recreational use of marijuanna. I have a few times and it seems like the effects are more severe and long lasting on me, could this be because my body is less capable of processing the thc and other chemicals? The days after I get a dull pain in my abdoman right about where the liver is located. It could very well be all in my head bc I am a hypocondriac, but would just like a definitive answer as to wether or not recrational marijuanna use would be harmful to someone in my position. I am on a plethra of anti-rejection meds and what not, also have ulcerative colitis. Please help\"\n_____________________\nPast \"extant\" case reports in the literature state cannabis use in the transplant population is associated with conditions such as glomerulonephritis, heart arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia and toxicity from anti-rejection meds like tacrolimus.  However, newer studies seem to show survival rates for cannabis users for liver, kidney, lung, & heart transplants are the SAME as for non-users.  With this information, I would just have an honest talk with the transplant team and ask if cannabis use is okay/not prohibited. I wouldn't, however, necessarily assume that I could get off my anti-rejection medications.\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9181-markdown","title":"What is a good strain for Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis?","slug":"what-is-a-good-strain-for-crohns-and-ulcerative-colitis","content":"\"My son was just diagnosed with Crohns 4 years after having his colon removed for Ulcerative Colitis, edibles don't work for him because they go through his system to fast.  He is in constant pain and has constant nausea.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you\"\n_____________________\nHello. I'm sorry to hear about your son's condition. We have an article on Crohn's disease & colitis (linked below), which includes a few cannabis strains such as Sour Grape & Cherry Pie that appear to help with symptoms. The research in the article also talks about inhaled methods being helpful in improving quality of life. We've got a couple of answers that you may want to review:  \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/57334af044ac70000c00000d/i-like-to-know-what-other-products-you-suggest-for-crohns-and-if-cannabis-suppositories-are-a-good-option &  \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/59bebe77d65bbf3256f3f74f/i-want-to-get-the-medical-benefits-of-cannabis-for-crohns-without-the-high-what-should-i-be-taking. They cover options such as rectal suppositories and tinctures to help relieve symptoms of Crohn's & ulcerative colitis. You may also want to look into transdermal patches, which deliver cannabis directly into your blood stream & can offer a steady, constant flow of cannabis for up to 8 hours. I hope this helps!\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nHello! I have UC and manage it with a holistic lifestyle. I use cannabis, legal hemp flowers, turmeric, ginger, bacopa, valerian root, and lemon balm. Plus, a strict diet. If you'd like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call, let me know! \n\n@NixduExtreme","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9160-markdown","title":"Has anyone who's suffered back pain, not experience it as much now?","slug":"has-anyone-whos-suffered-back-pain-not-experience-it-as-much-now","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nI think it is fair to say that everyone has experienced some form of back pain at one point in their lives. Depending on the severity of the back pain would determine the best course of action. \n\nPersonally, I find relief from back pain using cannabis topicals. I like to apply some cream to the sore area, and usually within 30 minutes, the pain goes away. If you apply a cannabis topical and you are still experiencing pain, it is okay to add a little more until you find some comfort. If used properly, topicals will not make you high.\n\nPlease check out these articles that will provide a little more information on treating your back pain! \n\nI hope this information helps! :)\n\nThe Best Marijuana Strains for Back Pain \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57e1803d16ce30000b06ba0a/the-best-marijuana-strains-for-back-pain\n\n3 Popular Questions About Marijuana And Back Pain Answered\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a6b718f8425e40008273a3f/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-back-pain-answered\n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nhey , we have suitable medical cannabis strains for back pain. you can visit our site legalonlineweedsuppliers.com for view of the strains we have available\n\nJonathanzeus","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9126-markdown","title":"Need help to deal with father's pain related to spinal stenosis and arthritis.","slug":"need-help-to-deal-with-fathers-pain-related-to-spinal-stenosis-and-arthritis","content":"\" I have an 82 year old father who has both spinal stenosis and arthritis. His condition has continued to deteriorate for the past 7 or 8 years. He now has extreme pain and discomfort walking 10 feet. Doctors do not want to do any further surgery to his back feeling they may do more harm than good. He had back surgery approx. 11 years ago. Doctors have basically been prescribing Vicodin to mask the pain, which is not a good short or long term solution! He lives in WI, which makes it difficult to get medical marijuana but is willing to do what it takes to try to get some real long term relief. I am hoping for some direction for him? Thanks. Dan \"\n_____________________\nThe most likely benefit available for your father would be in the way cannabis can improve the pain relieving effect of opioid medications.  For some patients, this may allow a reduction in the amount of opioid necessary to obtain enough pain relief, and this in turn preserves some sensitivity to the opioid for use in pain spikes.  Be very cautious introducing cannabis as this interaction with opiods can also exaggerate common opioid side effects such as nausea, dizziness, or sedation.  Without knowing more about your father's medical condition it's hard to be more specific, but I would begin with only a few mg of THC, making sure there is a significant amount of CBD in the preparation you are using, and increase very slowly as tolerated to see if there is benefit for his discomfort.   I hope this helps.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nBUY CANNABIS \nWe have top quality medical cannabis buds, oil extract,wax, hash and edibles available at affordable prices. You can text me at 3033512578 if you need some medical marijuana. We ship discreetly worldwide ,100% delivery guarantee and you can visit our site legalonlineweedsuppliers.com Contact me for more details. Thanks\n\nJonathanzeus","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9122-markdown","title":"What strain for lower back pain from Sciatica?","slug":"what-strain-for-lower-back-pain-from-sciatica","content":"\"  .\"\n_____________________\nHello. You may want to take a look at our article going over the best cannabis strains for back pain (see below). One of HelloMD's doctors (Dr. Edmunds) gives advice on tending to sciatica and lower back pain--he discusses both traditional as well as alternative therapies including cannabis: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5762f06f89bd00000b000193/i-have-sciatica-and-none-of-the-products-ive-tried-are-working. And we have another answer provided by a patient consultant who recommends high CBD capsules or tinctures for sciatic pain: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5942d85f2501fc115ee87ebb/does-marijuana-help-with-sciatica. Hope these help!\n\nlyp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9111-markdown","title":"Can tincture used for pain after heart surgery instead of opioid?","slug":"can-tincture-used-for-pain-after-heart-surgery-instead-of-opioid","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! This is not an uncommon question in the HelloMD Community. \n\nThe bottom line is that you should speak with your surgeon and/or cardiologist to express your interest in taking cannabis to manage your post-surgical pain; this will ensure you have no unpleasant interactions with other medications you may be taking. \n\nDr. Perry Solomon discusses this exact issue at length in this article: \n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9091-markdown","title":"Is it topical?  Does nerve pain in foot responds to it?","slug":"is-it-topical-does-nerve-pain-in-foot-responds-to-it","content":"\n_____________________\nThere are many topical preparations available, and about half the patients I see who have used them describe great benefit.  The other half have not found that to be true.  There is simply no set of clinical studies to point at for medical guidance on this issue.  But cannabis is remarkably non-toxic, and I recommend trying several topicals, including some preparations made with the whole plant, with the understanding that topical cannabis does not give a measurable systemic level, so effects are purely local.\n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nMy experience w/ topicals mirrors pretty much Dr. Elkind's experience.  Here are some links to also try making your own cannabis-infused coconut oil, & also for making a topical salve from said infused oil. The recipe for the salve. You can also increase the strength of your infused oil/salve by increasing the amount of plant material you use; in my experience, people making their own salve seem to experience more of an effect but this could just be my imagination  Also, try pre-heating the area of skin to which you will apply the topical. Good luck!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9077-markdown","title":"I tried vaping cbd today and loved how fast it worked for my pain.  But, long term, is vaping considered safe?","slug":"i-tried-vaping-cbd-today-and-loved-how-fast-it-worked-for-my-pain-but-long-term-is-vaping-considered-safe","content":"\n_____________________\nI'm with you -- I prefer vaping, too! Here's an article we published a little bit ago that goes into the pros and cons of vaping. Basically, vaping is so new that there's not really any data about how it affects us long term. I would say, though, that you should make sure your vape pen isn't made out of a material that could cause you harm when heated and also if you're vaping oil that the oil itself doesn't contain any harmful additives. Hope this helps!\n\ngabriella\n_____________________\nIt's hard to give a confident answer based on published science.  I'd point out that inhaling anything other than air is potentially a problem, but it's usually a question of what, how much, how often, for how long.  Most vape extracts are made with CO2 under pressure rather than with solvents, so I wouldn't expect the known problems from inhaling solvents to occur.  The very large number of people currently vaping will eventually provide an answer, and that it hasn't done so to date has increasing relevance.  In reviewing risk-benefit you'd also have to include what you would do instead of vaping CBD, which might have its own set of potential harms.  I would say at this point there is not enough evidence of long term safety to make a pronouncement that it is safe, but not enough evidence of clinical harm to recommend against it.  And I would not give up the relief it is offering without some reason.\n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9075-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help with the pain of stenosis?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-with-the-pain-of-stenosis","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! You didn't specify what type of stenosis you're suffering from, but I'm going to assume spinal, whether that be cervical or lumbar. Many of our community members successfully use cannabis to manage this type of pain and reduce (or eliminate) their dependency on opioid medications. Please check out these previously answered questions on the subject:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/596808402a222f0c9fe8580e/will-any-form-of-cannabis-help-lumbar-stenosis-pain\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/59ea3ee62d844c1429996a42/what-is-best-for-stenosis-pain-down-the-leg-topical-use-only\nBest of luck!\n\nashleigh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9071-markdown","title":"What types of cannabis and ratios are people using for MS - Multiple Sclerosis? ","slug":"what-types-of-cannabis-and-ratios-are-people-using-for-ms-multiple-sclerosis","content":"\"Symptoms: bilateral running leg pain from hips to feet; urine retention (cathing 5-6 times/day); weakness and pain in legs (constant), fatigue.\"\n_____________________\nHi there! Please check out this previously answered question on the matter that also includes a link to an article on the subject:\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nCannabis appears to provide many benefits for patients with MS.  These benefits include reduction of spasticity, improvement of urinary symptoms, reduction of pain, improvement of mood.  The medical literature is full of small studies that demonstrate these effects (https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=cannabis+multiple+sclerosis+study&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirhP_V6PPYAhVL2mMKHaIrBkgQgQMIJzAA), although the effects are not always profound.  I believe THC is extremely important in producing these effects, and the presence of sufficient CBD is also important.  I do not think there is yet clinical science supporting a particular ratio of CBD:THC, but 1:1 is probably a good place to start, varying the ratio and amount taken to discover what is most helpful.  Many such preparations are available for inhalation or ingestion.  I wish you great success in reducing the discomfort of your MS symptoms.\n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9057-markdown","title":"Which type of Cannabis and what formulation are good for moderate to severe neuropathic pain?","slug":"which-type-of-cannabis-and-what-formulation-are-good-for-moderate-to-severe-neuropathic-pain","content":"\"Sciatic nerve (specifically, L5 and S1 nerves) is damaged due to cancer treatment (cryoablation) causing moderate to severe neuropathic pain in the foot, specifically in the first 2 toes. What is the recommendation for a topical cannabis and oral tincture?\"\n_____________________\nHI there! This question comes up a lot in the HelloMD Community. Here are some previously answered questions that you can check out: \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/598e3adea21615000c5d1baa/what-dosage-of-cbd-oil-or-tincture-would-be-helpful-for-chronic-nerve-pain\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/59ef4fac3cafbc00259c33c5/can-thc-cbd-cream-be-used-for-peripheral-neuropathy-of-unknown-etiology\nBest of luck!\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nAll the medical literature and studies using cannabis to help w/ various neuropathy conditions used THC as the cannabinoid as choice.  I have also seen this in anecdotal evidence as well.  However, given Dr. Olsen's experience with CBD products as well as a receptor phenomenon known as the \"entourage effect\" I might also recommend trying a tincture or topical agent that has a healthy dose of both THC and CBD, perhaps in a 1:1 ratio.  The patient can then experiment w/ other THC/ CBD ratios or even try products that are only THC or only CBD.  I hope this helps!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9041-markdown","title":"I have chronic lower back pain and restricted movement.","slug":"i-have-chronic-lower-back-pain-and-restricted-movement","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there, We've got some questions on back pain that have been answered on the site along with a few articles speaking to chronic pain. Please have a look, but also keep in mind that every person has a unique biochemistry and endocannabinoid system so what may work for one person may not work for you. It will likely take some experimenting to get to the right type of product and dose that will help with your situation. I wish you all the best.\n\nlyp","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":108,"numPages":54,"currentPage":10,"id":5599,"name":"Pain","slug":"pain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}