{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pain/41","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6695-markdown","title":"How do I get started with cannabis?","slug":"how-do-i-get-started-with-cannabis","content":"\"I am new to medical marijuana, am undergoing \"aggressive chemo\" for breast cancer and want some help with nausea, pain and sleeping.\r\n\"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question and a meaty topic. I will leave it to others to comment on your specific situation with chemo, but in short your getting started steps are:\n\n1) Connect with a doctor and get a recommendation so that you can become a legal medical cannabis user. The doctor will also give you basic advice on products, but usually not too many specifics.\n\n2) Find a knowledgable resource to assist you in product selection. This might be a medical professional, a 'bud tender' who works for a dispensary, or a consultant that has helped people like yourself through similar situations. \n\n3) Find a trusted retailer that can sell you appropriate medications.\n\nHere is a getting started guide we write for some basic learning: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana\n\nIf you have further questions as your proceed, feel free to post them here and people in our community will help you as you go.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nIn general cannabis products cannot be mailed through USPS, but certainly there are delivery services available that can bring medications to your home.\n\naghamaisam","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6686-markdown","title":"What is the best cannabis product for arthritis pain ?","slug":"what-is-the-best-cannabis-product-for-arthritis-pain","content":"\"I do not want psychoactivity or increased appetite. I want pain relief, relaxation, and to just feel good.\"\n_____________________\nTry a whole plant extract in tincture form with a high ratio of CBD:THC, maybe 30:1 or even 15:1. Its up to you to decide what feels good and what it means to feel relaxed.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nTo address both issues you say you do not want, I would highly recommend a topical cream like Sweet Releaf. When cannabis is applied to the skin, it affects the body very differently than smoking, eating, or ingesting it. You don't get psychoactive effects because it doesn't penetrate directly into the bloodstream in any quantity sufficient to induce psychoactivity, but rather is absorbed in the various skin levels via tiny capillaries throughout the dermis. But it does address the pain rather quickly in the area where applied, usually within 5 to 10 minutes and lasts several hours or even through the day depending on how deep or chronic the pain is. For arthritis, I recommend re-applying the topical when pain returns. Usually, once or twice a day is enough.Generally speaking, once the pain lifts, it's much easier to relax and feel better. I've never had anyone tell me that our topical increases appetite the way smoking or eating cannabis does. I hope this is helpful.\n\ndidi","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6681-markdown","title":"Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) pain Rx","slug":"stadol-butorphanol-tartrate-pain-rx","content":"\"Stadol a prescription Rx was a great migraine/pain killer. It was also described of having the effects of pot. In my pursue of pain relieve I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the makeup pf Stadol and how it would translate into CBD and THC. I have yet to find \"any\" relief for my chronic pain or migraines and getting very frustrated and spending lots of money. I have tried smoking the top 3 strains recommend with a  vaporizer with ceramic, I've tried Vaping (3 different vendors), I've tried tinctures, edibles all without success. I am hoping a doctor or pharmacists might be familiar with Stadol able to point me in a direction. \"\n_____________________\nIf your chronic pain is actually migraines, you are extremely chemically sensitive and there is a whole article in this section on migraines that you should read. Migraines are inherited on an X-chromosome as an MAO-A snp. This means you must get rid of all neurological toxins from your diet. You might want to review this following information:\nPlease, consider eliminating all free glutamate's from your diet since they are neurologically toxic especially to people who have migraines or anxiety issues.\nConsider visiting www.truthinlabeling.org for more information.  \nPlease view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4SD5f2toQ\nI recommend that you get on the high-dose CBD, low THC in the tincture and take it regularly while eliminating neurologic toxins from your diet and environment. You are extremely allergic to cigarette smoke so be aware if you are smoking cigarettes you are causing your problems. If you're eating out a lot you are increasing your neurologic toxins. Do you want to be well or do you want to cover up the un-wellness with drugs? I certainly am not accustomed to comparing cannabis with prescription drugs. You don't have a drug deficiency in your body but you very likely do have cannabinoid deficiency and should respond extremely well to CBD.\nThe decision is yours because it is your life and your quality-of-life we're talking about. You could have your genetic chart done two know exactly how to get well but for many people that's just too much effort. If you want to get well, let's continue the dialogue.\nYou can know your genetics and set a program of wellness with Nutrigenomics. \nYou may also want to acquire Dr. Amy Yasko's book from Amazon, \"Feel Good, Nutrigenomics\" to show you why you want to pursue this route. Good luck, we may have lots of lifetimes but this is the one we know right now and it is worth living well.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6673-markdown","title":"Would you recommend this product for arthritis pain or migraines ?","slug":"would-you-recommend-this-product-for-arthritis-pain-or-migraines","content":"\n_____________________\nI have used many topicals and sweet releaf is consistently one of my favorites! From my observations they also have the strongest formula for the price. I always keep one at my desk for wrist pain and find it very effective at reducing my pain and swelling if things flare up. I would highly recommend sweet releaf for your wrist pain. \n\nUn/fortunately, I do not suffer from migraines so I cannot comment on that.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nAbsolutely! Arthritis is a common ailment that many patients use Sweet ReLeaf for. We have also had some feedback regarding migraines. Our topical can alleviate migraine pain by rubbing into temples and other key spots on head and neck.\n\nHere's a testimonial from one of our patients:\n\n\"I apply Sweet ReLeaf to my neck as soon as I feel tension building up that I know will lead to a migraine. It relaxes my neck and shoulder muscles helping me to avoid a migraine. I love Sweet ReLeaf for arthritis and stiffness. I also use it before biking or hiking. And it also worked great on the itching from poison oak. Several of my friends have also tried Sweet Relief and everyone loves this product.\"\n\nella\n_____________________\nMost definitely would recommend it for arthritis pain & here's a tip to help it penetrate deeper: apply it to joints after a bath or shower when your pores are open. I also suggest applying it in the morning to loosen up the stiffness and again later in the day if the pain comes back. Massaging the stiff or sore area also seems to help increase flexibility, especially with wrists or fingers which you can stretch out and bend a bit more once the topical effects loosen up the joints.\n\ndidi\n_____________________\nYES I just can't get it as need which almost 24/7.i suffer from three form of arthritis and don't want to use pain killers anymore after 8 yrs.i stop cold turkey because the right cannabis HELP me how can I get it HELP.\n\njamman\n_____________________\nDoes it have a marijuana smell? I work in an office environment & cannot be smelling like marijuana. But would love to try this on my neck.\n\njmabray","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6666-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help my chronic back pain and neuropathy?","slug":"can-cannabis-help-my-chronic-back-pain-and-neuropathy","content":"\"I need something to help me with pain in my back, and I have severe neuropathy in my feet, legs and hands! I can hardly walk two blocks! CBD? Will it help? I've been hearing so much about it.\"\n_____________________\nHello,\r\nI am so sorry to hear about your painful condition.\r\n\r\nHave you tried CBD or THC before? Does THC seem to help with the pain? THC and CBD do work better together for pain relief. I would recommend trying either one of our 1:1 ratio bars. We offer an 60mg bar in a dark chocolate espresso flavor and a 120mg bar in a dark chocolate ginger flavor. We would recommend a starting dose of 5mg for your first time until you know how your body will react.  Please let me know if you have any other questions since I would like to know what you have tried so far.\n\nkivaerica\n_____________________\nCBD is definitely worth trying for your pain! Kiva makes two 1:1 ratio CBD/ THC bars. We always recommend starting with a 5MG dose of THC and seeing how that amount feels. Starting with a low dose will help you find your Minimum Effective Dose (MED). If you titrate (slowly increase your dose), you should be able to find that sweet spot of relief. If you find that edible products do not give you a desirable experience, you can also try topicals applied directly to the painful areas- or even do topicals in conjunction with edibles. With topicals you can feel free to use THC-only products as there is no psychoactivity associated with them. We wish you the best of luck in finding comfort and relief in cannabis!\n\nchristiestrong\n_____________________\nYes, I am a strong believer in CBDs and I do think you will find relief of your chronic back pain with CBD and I agree it is often best to use CBD internally as well as the external cream at a 1:1 ratio of CBD:THC. You may apply the cream every hour during your waking hours and this should put your chronic back pain in remission but the trick to getting pain to go away is to apply the salve frequently to keep the pain from breaking through and you are telling you body that you do not want to be notified of each twinge of pain and the body eventually stops sending the signals (unless you reinjure yourself) but you need to apply the cream to the painful area as well as to your cervical & lumbar spine to resolve the neuropathy symptoms. You do have to be a little patient because it will take time to get rid of all the inflammatory cells that are creating your back pain and neuropathy. Being consistent with a daily dose of high CBD, like in a tincture concentrate, and you should start to notice that you are feeling better in a month and in two months you should be significantly improved throughout your body and your chronic back pain may be history. If this has not resolved your problems please, have your doctor check your vitamin B12, magnesium and vitamin C levels and you may need to increase NAC, Glutathione, Alpha Lipoic Acid and and Vitamin C.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nChronic pain and neuropathy are extremely common issues and cannabis has been known to help people with both of these conditions. Back pain is known to affect up to 80% of the population at some point. Neuropathy, is estimated to affect up to 20 million people per year and\"is defined as the damage to the sensory, motor or automatic nerves that occurs from an underlying cause.\"\n\nYour question specifically asked if CBD might help with your medical issue. It's important to address how whole plant cannabis, meaning all the cannabinoids including THC, may be used for both of these conditions. \n\nRecent studies have indicated that cannabis reduces chronic pain for both men and women. In our HelloMD/UC Berkeley study on chronic pain and cannabis, 81% of participants said that cannabis was more effective for their pain. Often, it seems that higher-percentage THC strains combat pain for people more effectively, however, high CBD ratio (with low THC%) may also help. A hi CBD strain for pain is ACDC and a hi THC strain that may work is OG Kush.\n\nIn terms of neuropathy, many patients respond better with cannabis than to traditional treatment. Both THC and CBD interact with the nervous system to mitigate pain. It is important to try different kinds of cannabis to see what work for you and your body. \n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nA colleague here at HelloMD wrote an outstanding article regarding marijuana strains for back pain:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57e1803d16ce30000b06ba0a/the-best-marijuana-strains-for-back-pain\n\nBecause many patients would like to avoid smoking and vaping, I will provide a list of edible and topical cannabis products that I highly recommend for chronic back pain.\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\nI recommend the 2:1 spray . Each spray delivers 2.6mg of CBD and 1.3mg of THC. I recommend sprays because they are easier to use than are oils and tinctures. For most of my patients, I recommend one to two sprays as needed, as frequently as every hour.\n\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate\nI recommend the 18:1 bar.  Each 1/4 piece contains 20mg CBD and 1.1mg THC. Take 1/4 of the bar as frequently as every two hours.\n\nhttp://www.lordjones.com/topicals.php\nLord Jones 1:1 Pain and Wellness Formula Body Lotion.  Apply to affected area as frequently as every two hours.\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6662-markdown","title":"what works for post surgical pain","slug":"what-works-for-post-surgical-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nHere is a good starting point for your search. Your choice really depends on what type of ingestion method you prefer. There are many options, from edibles, to smoking, vaping or even topicals.\n\nYou may want to try several different products in combination.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/search/pain\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6657-markdown","title":"Can you recommend the best strain, for both AM and PM use, for pain caused by inflammation and arthritis?","slug":"can-you-recommend-the-best-strain-for-both-am-and-pm-use-for-pain-caused-by-inflammation-and-arthritis","content":"\n_____________________\nOur Harlequin organic CBD strain helps a lot of our patients with similar symptoms. However If you need a higher content THC I would experiment with a sativa dominant strain such as blue dream, which offers both am and pm relief, with strong anti-inflammatory properties. Feel free to read reviews and browse our entire \"Flowers\" catalogue here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections/all-flowers\n\nclaude","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6656-markdown","title":" Which oil is best for back pain? ","slug":"which-oil-is-best-for-back-pain","content":"\"I've been using the Creme, but have heard the oil is better?\"\n_____________________\nI have tried several of these. Ultimately there is some trial and error, as some do seem to work better for some than others. In my case, I have settled into couple:\n\n- Apothecanna Extra Strength relieving bod oil\n\n- Flower Power Muscle & Joints\n\nBoth smell great, are easy to carry around and so far work pretty well for me. Good luck!\n\nlarry44","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6644-markdown","title":"Is this product useful for sciatica pain?","slug":"is-this-product-useful-for-sciatica-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis is extremely beneficial in treating all types of pain. I would recommend using a topical cream for deep muscle pain, preferably one high in cannabis derived CBD. I included a link that goes in to more detail, and they also provide a list of the top recommended cannabis topicals on the market. As a licensed massage therapist and fellow sufferer of sciatica, I also highly recommend regular massage. \n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-topicals-provide-relief-for-sore-muscles-pain\n\ntonjakiva","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6638-markdown","title":"What should I take for PTSD & severe lower back pain?","slug":"what-should-i-take-for-ptsd-severe-lower-back-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nOur experience using Sweet Releaf for lower back pain has been largely for folks who had physical injury to the site or muscles related to the spine, vertebra, discs, nerves etc. Yes, in such cases, Sweet ReLeaf is often the only thing that works well because it's highly concentrated medicine that penetrates and relieves chronic pain exactly where needed and usually within 5 to 10 minutes. Often folks with PTSD also have physical injury to the area and they will feel physical relief without psychoactive effects. In this way, it helps relax the patient to the point where they can sleep better which again helps PTSD. Being able to curl up in a comfortable position at bedtime is very therapeutic. Being able to relax tense muscles is also therapeutic and supports an increased sense of wellbeing. Best way to know is to try it out, applying to the lower back daily & as often daily as needed to get the best results. Sometimes a topical in combination with a tincture for anxiety or depression can really work wonders!\n\ndidi\n_____________________\nWill cannabis patches relieve my lower back pain. I've had all the treatments that are available to rid me of my pain,but nothing has worked. I'm 85 years old and have suffered lower back pain for years. I want to find some relieve somewhere. Can you help me?\n\nrammagigi\n_____________________\nI agree with the use of the cannabis salve for your back pain especially the high CBD salve or a 2:1 ratio of CBD to THC works well for pain relief for 4-6 hours but you may want to apply a second layer about 5-10 minutes later for longer and more effective relief. I would also encourage the daily use of high CBD low THC tincture or vape pen of a higher CBD to THC like ACDC to relieve the PTSD symptoms. It may take time to obtain relief with the oral medication but it should work well for you so you can start sleeping. There is an 18:1 high CBD spray you may store in your refrigerator and if you have brain chatter, try a spray in your mouth to stop the chatter to help you sleep more effectively. If you wake in the night you may want to have a vape pen next to your bed with 1:1, CBD:THC to help you return to sleep if you wake during the night.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6629-markdown","title":"The difference between edibles and other forms of cannabis consumption?","slug":"the-difference-between-edibles-and-other-forms-of-cannabis-consumption","content":"\"I've found a great deal of luck with edibles to achieve a full 8 hours of sleep despite my chronic pain and tendency towards insomnia. We also have a major family history of diabetes and a family member is concerned that edibles are not the best option for me considering my family history. How can explain to her the differences between the different methods of consuming cannabis and why edibles create a longer lasting and more relaxing effect than vaping or topical products? \"\n_____________________\nCongratulations on finding a cannabis product that brings relief. Before we answer your question, we would like to make a distinction between the product that you consume and mode of administration (MOA), which is the route in which you put the cannabis in your body. \nThis distinction is important, because it is not necessarily the \"edible\" - we are assuming the edible has sugar because of the diabetes concern-  but the mode of administration, oral, that causes the cannabis to be processed through your liver.  \nWhen cannabis goes through your liver it is converted to the type of THC that really works on alleviating your symptoms and helping you sleep. \nSo, there are numerous, sugar free  products that you can consume and most likely get the same effect. Some experimentation may be needed but start by taking the same number of milligrams of sugar-free product as you take of your potentially diabetes inducing (at least according to your concerned relative) edible. \nBTW, cannabis is very helpful for diabetes, but not the sugary kind!\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nThat's  wonderful that edibles are helping you manage your pain and insomnia. Cannabis can be consumed via different methods, such as smoking, sub-lingual, topical, and via beverage or edible consumption. Smoking and sub-lingual can help you get pain relief at a faster rate of time because they enter into your blood stream quicker. The effects are shorter and you may need to medicate more often. Sub-lingual are used via tinctures and are absorbed into the blood stream by applying the tincture under the tongue or in the soft tissue in  the side your mouth. Visa-vis consumption through edibles and beverages need to be digested and finally processed through the liver. The effects are longer lasting, but patient needs to be careful with dosage amounts. Some patients may experience tachycardia (fast heart pulse) with higher dosages of edibles which often can cause panic attacks. Starting with smalls dosages of edibles is a wise approach to avoid such problems. Start with a small dosage that is right for you or that is recommended by your physician and slowly increase if pain persists. Also, make sure you do not have any where to go for a long while after consuming edibles. Avoid driving and operating any type of machinery. This is another reason by starting with small dosages is a good approach when medicating with edibles.\n\npauly\n_____________________\nIt is wonderful to hear that you are getting the relief you need by consuming edibles. Edibles typically take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to have a full effect. It has to work through your digestive system, going through your stomach and then your liver. We recommend that patients enjoy Kiva as a desert so that the cannabis can process naturally with the rest of your digestive functions. Once it has been processed by your liver it turns that Delta 9thc into a delta 11 which can create a more intense and longer lasting effect.\n That is why edibles are the preferred method for ailments such as insomnia and pain relief. Smoking and vaping have a much faster onset, almost instantaneous, but the effect also wears off quicker. Some patients may find relief from smoking or vaping and then eating an edible for a more even keel effect. Once the smoke has worn off the edible is kicking in and they won't have to smoke or vape as often. Edibles do produce more of a bodily heavy effect, while vaping is more of a cerebral effect. When you combine the 2 you may get the best of both worlds. Please remember that there are many different factors to take in account. Every BODY is different, that is why we recommend 5mg as a starting dose until you know how it affects you. Also, the exact that is used can create a different effect. We use a cold water extract, which is one of the oldest. cleanest, and safest methods of extraction for the cannabis. There are no chemicals involved in the process. On a final note, I would recommend our dark chocolate line of products since they have the least amount of sugar. :)\nThank you\n\nkivaerica","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6628-markdown","title":"Do you have a cbd product for pain AND INFLAMMATION?","slug":"do-you-have-a-cbd-product-for-pain-and-inflammation","content":"\n_____________________\nCBD is amazing in the fact that it will combat both of those ailments. We do have 2 different CBD bars, a 60mg Dark Chocolate Espresso (caffeine-free) and a 120mg Dark Chocolate Ginger flavor. Our CBD products do also contain THC, providing an \"entourage effect\" providing the best of both worlds.\n\ntonjakiva\n_____________________\nWe are in OR and offer a topical CBD salve in which we use Harley Tzu.  The combination of THC and CBD and all of those wonderful terpenes help to decrease pain and inflammation.  We also include essential oils in the salve that are specific for pain and inflammation.  The combination is a sweet synergy of plant cannabinoids and terpenes that help to decrease pain. The salve is called Synergy salve and should be out in a couple of months.\n\nchearpear","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":480,"numPages":54,"currentPage":41,"id":5599,"name":"Pain","slug":"pain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}