{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pain/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12345-markdown","title":"I am a job seeker that will likely be drug tested in the near future.  Does CBD show in employment drug testing? I use CBD (oral) for muscular pain control. Interested in your thoughts. ","slug":"i-am-a-job-seeker-that-will-likely-be-drug-tested-in-the-near-future-does-cbd-show-in-employment-drug-testing-i-use-cbd-oral-for-muscular-pain-control-interested-in-your-thoughts","content":"\"That it b\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nWhen THC is consumed, the liver converts THC --> THC-COOH, which is  then excreted in the urine; the drug panel tests for THC-COOH  exclusively. \nCBD does not produce that metabolite. Therefore, CBD would not trigger a positive result.\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12340-markdown","title":"My 87 year old mom is suffering with very painful shingles. Will the non-THC version of a topical offer her any relief?","slug":"my-87-year-old-mom-is-suffering-with-very-painful-shingles-will-the-non-thc-version-of-a-topical-offer-her-any-relief","content":"\".\"\n_____________________\nTopical products infused with cannabidiol (CBD) can help decrease painful swelling and inflammation associated with rashes that break out on the body.\n\nKevin P.\n_____________________\nHello,\nCannabis helps thousands of people deal with neuropathic pain.  In fact, in New York -- which has only approved medical cannabis for a  very limited number of conditions -- 41% of medical cannabis patients  are being treated for neuropathic pain (by far the most commonly treated  condition).\nhttps://neuropathyjournal.org/cannabis-use-neuropathic-pain-part-1-of-3/\n\nThere  is also a significant amount of research which has shown that \"Sativex'  -- an oromucosal spray with equal parts of THC and CBD -- can  effectively reduce neuropathic pain.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503660/\n\nIf your mother does not have access to THC containing creams, then a CBD only cream is worth a try. However, I would most recommend a topical that has both CBD and THC, such as\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e09bd96120c00012c6935/13-releaf-balm\n\nI hope this helps!\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12335-markdown","title":"I have psoriatic arthritis and was wondering if this would be the best product for chronic pain, inflammation, and sleep problems.","slug":"i-have-psoriatic-arthritis-and-was-wondering-if-this-would-be-the-best-product-for-chronic-pain-inflammation-and-sleep-problems","content":"\"@\"\n_____________________\nPsoriasis  is an autoimmune skin condition which leads to an overproduction of  skin cells called keratinocytes. The immune system mistakes components  of the body's own skin as pathogens, such as a virus or harmful  bacteria, that need to be removed from the body. This autoimmune  reaction leads to inflammation and an overproduction of skin cells,  resulting in scaling, itch and pain. Between 18% and 42%of people  with psoriasis develop psoriatic  arthritis (PA).\n\nThe endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the body's own  naturally occurring network of receptors and cannabinoids that is  involved in several bodily functions - immunoregulation being one of the  most important and extensively studied. Several  studies have shown that the CBD downregulates an overactive and self-attacking immune  reaction. \n https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3044336/\n\nThe ECS is largely devoted to maintaining homeostasis (the  tendency of organisms to auto-regulate and maintain their internal  environment at  equilibrium). Deficiency or malfunction of the ECS has  become a focus for researchers seeking treatment options for several  maladies, including psoriasis and PA. In fact, the scientific community has   recently termed the ECS malfunction: Clinical Endocannabanoid  Decifiency, or CECD. Restoring balance to the ECS with phytocannabinoids, such as CBD and THC, is the crux of medicinal cannabis treatment.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nIn fact, the phytocannabinoids THC, CBD,  CBN and CBG have all been found  to inhibit keratinocyte proliferation in hyper-proliferating  keratinocyte cell lines, such as those found in psoriasis and PA.  Among the four  phytocannabinoids, CBD showed the most anti-proliferative potency, and required the lowest plasma concentration to inhibit keratinocye  overproliferation.\nhttps://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-ab&q=Wilkinson%2C+J.D.%2C+and+Williamson%2C+E.M.+%282007%2C+February%29.+Cannabinoids+inhibit+human+keratinocyte+proliferation+through+a+non-CB1%2FCB2+mechanism+and+have+a+potential+therapeutic+value+in+the+treatment+of+psoriasis.+Journal+of+Dermatological+Science%2C+45%282%29%2C+87-92.\n\nFurther, studies have showed that both endocannabinoids and  phytocannabinoids can directly treat the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, such as  pain and itch.\nhttp://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(17)30308-0/fulltext\nhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/233825\n\nAnd  finally, CBD can treat the the lost sleep, anxiety and depression  most psoriasis patients experience.  Beyond helping the patient better cope with the emotional toll psoriasis can cause, improving sleep and  lowering depression and anxiety can also reduce the frequency of  psoriasis flare-ups.\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nThat product is an excellent choice: Rather than simply isolating CBD, Elixinol follows a  \"whole-plant philosophy\" which increases the oil's medicinal properties  by preserving accessory cannabinoids and terpenes—which all work  together in synergy to provide the \"entourage effect.\"  Furthermore,  rather than chemical solvents, Elixinol uses CO2 to extract CBD,  accessory cannabinoids and terpenes—which results in a more potent, pure  and safe CBD oil. \n\nFurther still, this product is very easily dosed, as the bottle specifies the miligrams of CBD per mililiter, drop or dropper-full.  Most CBD products are very poorly labeled, which leads to confusion and guessing.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12310-markdown","title":"Use for osteoarthritis ","slug":"use-for-osteoarthritis","content":"\"Hello, my dad is in his 80s and has osteoarthritis in his toes on both feet.  He is in pain and I want to know how this product can help him.  Thank you.\"\n_____________________\n \nCannabinoids in cannabis (THC and CBD) have been known to help with pain and inflammation, respectively. I would start with CBD (anti-inflammatory) only product as it may be enough to manage the pain; without introducing the risk of psychoactive side effects. A bit of THC can certainly be added later on for pain control should CBD not be sufficient enough to manage the symptoms.\n\nLonah NP\n_____________________\nAs per The Arthritis Society statistic data,  two thirds of Canadians who use cannabis for medical purposes do so to help manage arthritis symptoms.  Osteoarthritis (OA) pain is one of the most common types of pain in seniours. OA pain manifests as a combination of inflammatory, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain, each requiring modality-specific analgesics (O'Brien &  McDougall, 2018).  More and more elderly people turn to medical cannabis to manage their symptoms.  \nSince your dad is 80 years old and we do not know anything about his general health condition , previous health history and mediction that he is on, I would not recommend to satart with any product containing THC. Pure CBD oil can be ideal option for your dad in the OA treatment, for the beginning. Later on when he tryes CBD oil only and does not have any adverse effect , small dose of THC can be added. \nTHC in high proportion can be started as a topical treatment over painful sites. Because it applyes through the skin, topicals do not give undisarable psychomotor effect.  Topical treatment can be done with oils, lotions and transdermal patches \n\nMedical Cannabis, 2019 https://arthritis.ca/treatment/medication/medical-cannabis \n\nO'Brien, Melissa & J McDougall, Jason. (2018). Cannabis and joints: scientific evidence for the alleviation of osteoarthritis pain by cannabinoids. Current opinion in pharmacology. 40. 104-109. 10.1016/j.coph.2018.03.012. \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12305-markdown","title":"Looking for non-psychoactive pain relief","slug":"looking-for-non-psychoactive-pain-relief","content":"\"Breast cancer patient, finished with Chemo, had 1st surgery, next surgery in 4 months.  Want to stop using prescribed opiate pain killers, but need to get steady pain relief.  Any suggestions?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nYour choices would be between  either pure CBD products, or those with low concentrations of THC in  relation to CBD. When searching for the latter—which should be somewhat  more effective than pure CBD—look for ratios of between 10:1 and 20:1.  Ratios indicate the parts of CBD vs parts of THC; most often, the first  number indicates the portion of CBD; the second, the portion of THC. So,  10:1 would indicate 10 parts of CBD, per every part of THC. Therefore, a  10:1 product would contain a higher proportion of THC than would a 20:1  product. \n\nSome excellent products to consider:\nhttps://www.hellolift.com/products/5b57a71f02f1740001522f78/cbd-hemp-oil-capsules\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/58ed54d1c064b41c99fad29e/181-sublingual-drops\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5bce4990644bb2fbfe167141/cbd-rich-wild-strawberries\nIf the pain is localized, I also recommend topical products with BOTH CBD and THC (topical creams won't cause psychoactivity):\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e09bd96120c00012c6935/13-releaf-balm\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e0e4a96120c00012c6946/31-releaf-balm\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12288-markdown","title":"Why doesn’t THC enter the bloodstream with a bomb or patch? And if it doesn’t, what is the point of the THC ratio For pain relief?","slug":"why-doesn-t-thc-enter-the-bloodstream-with-a-bomb-or-patch-and-if-it-doesn-t-what-is-the-point-of-the-thc-ratio-for-pain-relief","content":"\"I don’t understand how the balms and patches work for pain\"\n_____________________\nTransdermal cannabis products (such as patches) are formulated with specific carrier substances that allow its cannabinoids to penetrate the bloodstream, giving you global relief rather than a localized effect.\n\nThe THC in most topicals is not designed to reach the bloodstream and give you a psychoactive effect. Instead, THC-rich topicals are preferred for treating acute pain from bangs and bruises, whereas CBD-leaning topicals target pain due to inflammation.     \n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12274-markdown","title":"I no longer have a pain management doctor","slug":"i-no-longer-have-a-pain-management-doctor","content":"\"Thanks to MMJ I no longer have the need to see a local pain management doctor.  But, when I need to recertify in April 2019 is that going to be an issue? I know  I first applied with HelloMD I had to show medical records. But now not having a local pain management doctor will I still be able to get a MMJ card?\"\n_____________________\nYes, the process will be very similiar to last time but much more simple since you are an established patient with HelloMD. Records are always helpful but since we have them from your last consultation we will not need them again. Just be ready with any new medications and updates. \n\njennifernp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12273-markdown","title":"How do Make A Marijuana Face Mask?","slug":"how-do-make-a-marijuana-face-mask","content":"\" Cannabis is an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever and needs to be in your next DIY face mask. Tons of beauty products in the market are already full of hemp oil, a natural derivative from the cannabis seed. \"\n_____________________\nI strongly believe that we can use CBD oil in the face mask products . Its anti-inflammatory properties can play beneficial role in the treatment of Akne Vulgaris and Rosecea.  CBD oil is a great moisturizer and sealant for just about any skin type. It's non-comedogenic which means it can  moisturize your skin  without clogging your pores. Even oily skin types can benefit from adding a CBD oil-based moisturizer into daily skin care as it balances out the skin and helps it regulate oil production. You can prepare your own products, for example - infused honey or olive / coconut oil as a base for your masks and creams. \n\nkrabell14","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12263-markdown","title":"Is CBD safe for cats?  Does it relieve pain for them?","slug":"is-cbd-safe-for-cats-does-it-relieve-pain-for-them","content":"\"I think my cat has kidney failure.  Before she came to me she was fed dry cat food.  She now urinates copiously and spends time drinking lots of water.  These past six weeks she's been yowling occasionally; I suspect this means she's in pain.  I live with a disability, such that my financial life is still on the poverty line, so paying for a veterinarian is out of the question.  And anyway, my cat was semi-wild most of her life; she'd be terrified to be facing one or more strange humans, terrified to have human hands touching her, and terrified to wait in a room with dogs and other cats.  And I wouldn't want to give her a synthetic drug, as they have \"side effects.\"\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nIt does sound like your cat might have a UTI. CBD  might help some with the pain; however, any money spent on CBD would be much better spent on a trip to the veterinarian. Correctly diagnosing  the issue should be the primary concern, not symptom-management. If it were a UTI, the bacteria might reach the kidneys which would lead to very serious consequences, perhaps even death. CBD would do little, if anything, to eradicate any  infection; treating only the symptoms without understanding the cause shouldn't be an option. Here is a link to the Humane  Society with information on how to obtain free or other payment options:\nhttps://www.humanesociety.org/resources/are-you-having-trouble-affording-your-pet?credit=web_id95800657\nI hope your feline friend feels better very soon!\n\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12224-markdown","title":"If I make an MCT oil using Floracy Full Extract Cannabis Oil and each 1ml dropper full is 10-13mg THC/12-15mg CBD how strong is that to help severe back pain?","slug":"if-i-make-an-mct-oil-using-floracy-full-extract-cannabis-oil-and-each-1ml-dropper-full-is-10-13mg-thc-12-15mg-cbd-how-strong-is-that-to-help-severe-back-pain","content":"\"@\"\n_____________________\nIt's great that you know the dosage of your homemade tincture! The amount of tincture necessary to help with pain is different for every individual depending on their unique endocannabinoid system and prior experience with cannabis. In general, we recommend that first-time consumers or those unsure of their dosage \"start low and go slow\": start with a small amount of product, wait 20-30 minutes to let the full effects manifest, and then decide if taking more would be helpful for your goals.\n\nFor reference, 10mg of THC is considered a \"standard\" dose for edibles. If a dropperful of your tincture contains up to 15mg of THC, you may want to be careful about how much you take at one time!\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12221-markdown","title":"Hello, will this help with relieving chronic headaches due to an automobile accident?","slug":"hello-will-this-help-with-relieving-chronic-headaches-due-to-an-automobile-accident","content":"\"I was in an auto accident about 2 years ago where I was rear-ended by a distracted driver at a stop light, and since then, I have not had a single day where I do not have a headache.  It feels like my head is going to explode, and I have tried so many things for relief that have not helped.  I even tried a different brand cbd oil with no relief.  I just need to get relief.  I am also in chronic pain, and have had 3 surgeries for this accident, my neck, my wrist and my elbow.   I have depression due to chronic pain, ptsd and anxiety as well, all from the accident that changed my life.  \"\n_____________________\nI had a similar situation where after a car accident I had headaches and eventhough smoking or vaporizing indica usually helps it did not alleviate the pain completely. I would also suggest perhaps going to a chiropractor for a holistic/physical  approach and then using cannabis and CBD to assist in recovery afterwards\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12150-markdown","title":"I have pain kn my left ball from last three days . What should i do ,?","slug":"i-have-pain-kn-my-left-ball-from-last-three-days-what-should-i-do","content":"\n_____________________\n  \nThe pain in your left testicle could be caused by a number of conditions. It could be a temporary condition that will resolve itself, or other conditions that need medical attention. It is advisable to make an appointment with your family physician or urologist for proper assessment and treatment if your pain has persisted for more than three days.\n\nYemisiNP","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":54,"currentPage":2,"id":5599,"name":"Pain","slug":"pain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}