{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/pain/45","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11346-markdown","title":"What strain do you recommend for general  pain relief but also focus and creativity?","slug":"what-strain-do-you-recommend-for-general-pain-relief-but-also-focus-and-creativity","content":"\n_____________________\nTypically Sativa Strains are best for a cerebral high, enhancing focus and creativity while treating general pain\n\ndeniseb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11345-markdown","title":"Why does THC negatively effect me? It does not matter the strain or whether it is sativa, indica, or hybrid. ","slug":"why-does-thc-negatively-effect-me-it-does-not-matter-the-strain-or-whether-it-is-sativa-indica-or-hybrid","content":"\"Is there any science or research as to why some people feel euphoria and become engaged and relaxed after smoking THC and others like me have never had a positive/euphoric experience? I use THC in tiny amounts to manage pain in conjunction with CBD, but I have never been able to smoke a joint and feel good. I either am couch locked, anxious, or so zoned out I can not focus at all. Could it be that I have more cannabanoids or my CB1 and CB2 receptors work more or less than other people's? Is it related to anandamide? \"\n_____________________\nHello! \r\n\r\nThis is a great question and its a topic that we are becoming more educated on as cannabis professionals. I have to first say that I am not a doctor but I am a cannabis user and operate a delivery service and that does it's best to stay read on new research on the nuances of cannabis effects. \r\n\r\nI have a couple follow up questions for you:\r\n\r\n1. I understand that smoking has not been a positive experience, are there other ways of consumption that has yielded positive effects? \r\n\r\n2. If the answer is yes, what are they? (Edible, tincture, topical... )\r\n\r\nHere are a few things I have found about the range of effects of cannabis as well as a few tips I give our members in choosing their medicine and method of use that might help and add some perspective:\r\n\r\n-Research is finding that while THC and CBD are some the most widely known cannabinoids, CBN is also an active cannabinoid that contributes to sleepiness.\r\n\r\n-Terpenes - Essential oils produced in all plants, and is what provides the aromatic experience is one of the greatest variable in the effects that strain.\r\n\r\nThe best thing that I have found for myself as a cannabis user is to listen to my body. Some people do not like the smoking experience, the direct hit of THC to the blood stream from the lungs can be shocking to some peoples systems. Other people don't need to consume it at all and there body responds better to topical. \r\n\r\nHope this helps some, there is still more research that needs to be done.\n\nninaparks\n_____________________\nHave you ever smoked a high CBD flower before? My brother is so sensitive to THC that he can only tolerate smoking high CBD low thx flower so that the CBD helps take the edge off of the thc. I'm not sure if there is a biological reason behind his intolerance or if he's just too nervous about it. Cannabis seems to amplify what we already feel. I've noticed that nervous smokers generally stay nervous, while people that are comfortable with their environment and cannabis in general are more inclined to have more favorable effects.\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11344-markdown","title":"Does Green Health Consultants do online consultations? I am interested in whether cannabis is right for me. ","slug":"does-green-health-consultants-do-online-consultations-i-am-interested-in-whether-cannabis-is-right-for-me","content":"\"I have had chronic pain for years and the doctors I see only seem to offer pharmaceuticals. I read about Green Health in a HelloMD article.\"\n_____________________\nHi there- one of us a Green Health can certainly help guide you to find the right products for your chronic pain. We specialize in developing individualized treatment plans based on your medical history. Please let us know if we can help in any way.\n\ngreenhealth","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11334-markdown","title":"With diffuse glioma (brain tumor)and symptom of weak muscles, will SRO help?","slug":"with-diffuse-glioma-brain-tumorand-symptom-of-weak-muscles-will-sro-help","content":"\"My husband went from Texas to San Diego; got SRO MMJ.  Had trouble walking onto the plane--finally managed with help.  On the first day in SD started the MMJ.  Second day I gave him too much and he hallucinated; so stopped treatment because on the second and third days he could not walk to the bathroom because leg muscles cannot hold him--seems to be the major symptom of his tumor although he is a little disoriented, too, but no pain. I have him in the hospital now and will shortly transfer him to SNF.  I am wondering, with his current condition, if the MMJ will help him recover beyond the muscle weakness and get him back to health that I can treat him with the remainder of the MMJ--which should take 2-3 months to finish 60 grams.  Do you believe his lack of mobility is beyond correction because of the diffuse glioma having advanced too far to reverse?  Or might the MMJ help him become more mobile?\"\n_____________________\nRSO: Rick Simpson Oil is generally a very highly concentrated oil of THC. The recipe is now being offered by many providers but, was originally a product developed by Rick Simpson who has been teaching and sharing his recipe and story for several years. He was published a book and describes the recommended protocol in the manuscript. I am including a link here that will take you to other links including to the book so you can do some additional reading.\n\nhttps://www.cancertutor.com/hemp_oil/\n\nMost people cannot tolerate the goal of 1gram of THC per dose, especially if new to cannabis use, and have to slowly work up to the dosing. It is recommended you start with a very small amount (grain of rice size for several doses and slowly increase over weeks). Every individual has their own sensitivity to the effects of THC and rate of increase should be determined by tolerance of side effects and cannabis itself.  \n\nAs the dosing is slowly increased, say every few days, the side effects begin to mitigate, but I strongly suggest you spend sometime reviewing the information available on RSO to improve you chances of successful dosing for your husband. \n\nHaving a high CBD concentration sublingual solution on hand is helpful as well as when the side effects of THC are too disturbing; high CBD concentrations can mitigate or reverse the THC effect.\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11323-markdown","title":"Can you use these products while pregnant or breastfeeding? ","slug":"can-you-use-these-products-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding","content":"\"I'm six months pregnant and have lower back pain. I'd like to try cannabis to see it can help. \"\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor, but a HelloMD doctor addressed this very question in a previous question:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/573b68f0676b91000c000177/i-m-10-weeks-pregnant-and-have-morning-sickness-can-marijuana-help-with-the-nausea\n\nTo paraphrase Dr. Solomon's answer, in a University of Adelaide Study \"showed that women who use cannabis up to their 20th week of pregnancy have a 5 times higher risk of labor and birth before their 37th week. Of these women, 64% delivered at less then 32 weeks.\"\n\nJudging by this study which took into account a large control group, it is not advised. You will see a lot of information online to the contrary.\n\nHope this helps\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11320-markdown","title":"How do I get medical majuana on behalf of someone else?","slug":"how-do-i-get-medical-majuana-on-behalf-of-someone-else","content":"\"I have a brother in a condition of home hospice who is in considerable pain from terminal lung cancer. He would like to try medical marijuana. How can I get this for him? \n \"\n_____________________\nSorry to hear that. \n\nYou’ll want to start by registering him here: https://www.hellomd.com/signup\nPlease create an account in his name and with his medical information.\n\nYou will both need to be present during the video consultation, but you may speak on behalf of him so long as the doctor can visibly see him. Please let us know you’ll need a caregiver form and then we can create that for you so that you can go to the dispensary to pick up medication for him.\n\nIf in doubt, just send us a message on the live chat feature and we’ll be happy to help you!\n\nmelissa","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11310-markdown","title":"Pain relief for breast surgery, lumpectomy..Would like a cannabis option to Norco. What is suggested?","slug":"pain-relief-for-breast-surgery-lumpectomy-would-like-a-cannabis-option-to-norco-what-is-suggested","content":"\n_____________________\nI certainly hope your surgery went well and that you are on the road to excellent health! Cannabis can certainly be used for pain relief, which is one of the main reasons people use it for. I think your choice on what you choose is largely dependent on what works best for your system. Questions I might ask you are:\n-Have you used cannabis before and what is your tolerance for THC?\n-Do you like to smoke or feel comfortable with that?\n-Are you struggling with pain all day and night?\n\nA lot of people with pain opt for cannabis edibles as they last longer, often 4-6 hours. It can take up to an hour to feel the effects however, so start low and slow. If you are unused to how you react do not take more than 5mg at first. Wait at least two hours. Here is an article we just published on edibles:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/dosing-cannabis-edibles-safely\n\nI really like Flora's probiotic mint bites which you can find on getsava.com\n\nThe other good and easy option is vaping. Buy a vape pen and you can try a high THC version, a 1:1 CBD to THC or a higher CBD ratio of 3:1. CBD is a pain reliever but non psychoactive, so the higher the CBD the less 'high' you will feel.Since you are recovering and need rest, you would likely do well with an indica vs. a sativa as indica is more calming and will help you sleep.\n\nI am not a doctor, this is only my opinion. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11303-markdown","title":"Cannabis and bad dreams?","slug":"cannabis-and-bad-dreams","content":"\"I was using straight CBD drops for pain and sleep. I started at 6 drops and worked up to around 15 drops. I am a real lightweight. After using the drops for about a week I began to have really bad dreams. I started going back to just 4 or 5 drops. Still get the bad dreams. Do you have any ideas on how to bypass these bad dreams? \n\nAny suggestions on other products I could try?\"\n_____________________\nI have heard that once stopping THC use some people experience lucid dreams. To a certain extent, I have experienced it myself. Not necessarily bad dreams, bu very realistic. Something about THC makes me sleep in a way that makes me either not dream, or forget dreaming. So my advice would be to try something with a little THC in it and see if that will suppress your dreams. It does for me.\n\ncannabear\n_____________________\nYes, it can! To many, this is a surprise as people equate cannabis to a restful sleep and to many it is. The right amount of THC is linked to a shorter REM sleep and a deeper deep sleep cycle. Too much can cause anxiety and paranoia, the right amount induces sleep. \n\nSo what about CBD? CBD on its own has actually been shown to promote wakefulness which could be putting you into a longer and more active REM which is related to dream activity and the actual memory of that REM cycle.\n\nA few possible solutions. One, you could take CBD very early in the day and see if this diminishes your reaction. The other option might be to introduce THC into the equation close to bedtime. Take your drops and try a tincture or sublingual spray that is for sleep. Start very low and slow so you don't make it worse. I do one spray of a sublingual THC sleep spray and this helps me sleep through the night, like a log! Lastly, I find the way I react to different products varies. You may want to try a different brand and see if there is a change in how you react. I have noticed this myself, which is why I suggest this.\n\nEveryone reacts differently. I'm not a doctor, this is only my opinion based on my own knowledge. Hope this helps and good luck!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11300-markdown","title":"I am a 64 yr old man.  I have an implant for sexual activity, but it does not work, lots of pain.","slug":"i-am-a-64-yr-old-man-i-have-an-implant-for-sexual-activity-but-it-does-not-work-lots-of-pain","content":"\"Since using medical cannabis for 4 months for cancer, diabetes and fibro myalgia with great success, I am interested in being sexual without using the pump.  I have had \"signs\" that this may be possible but not a complete erection.  Would continued use of medical cannabis (RSO, indica strain vaping, eatables) help me to achieve the ability to be sexual.\"\n_____________________\nSince CBD will reduce any performance anxiety, you may want to add CBD cannabis for daytime use and then use your Indica for sexual activity. CBD may actually help to heal the nerves and that would benefit you also. I would venture to say that you might try some of the topical cannabis designed as a spray for women to increase pleasure but you may want to try it on your penis. Given your age you very likely have had a decline in your HGH level and that affects your ability to function sexually. You could have a 7 AM  IGF-1 serum level measured and ideally it should be close to 200 but if it is under 100 you need support. I have helped a lot of men support their IGF-1 naturally but due to constraints I can't talk about that information here, you would have to contact me outside this website. Do try the cannabis first and you might try interval training to see if it will help your IGF-1 level. \nPlease be certain you have adequate vitamin D blood levels, above 50 ng/ML for optimal results because of vitamin D and CBD cannabis should correct your fibromyalgia as long as you are not taking supplemental calcium, you should get your calcium from vegetables and leafy greens instead. Also, you want them to measure your total and free testosterone levels at 7 AM. You just may need a little hormonal shifting but you should come back to normal.\nIf you have had prostate cancer, that is usually do to high estrogen levels in your prostate or exposure to environmental toxins such as glyphosates. You may want to look into the Wiley protocol for men.\nGood luck but keep us posted on how you're doing if you need additional help, since we are here to help you.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11298-markdown","title":"Pain Tolerance and CBD strength","slug":"pain-tolerance-and-cbd-strength","content":"\"I have been taking very strong painkillers/opioids for years and was wondering if that would/should impact the strength of CBD needed to relieve my pain. \"\n_____________________\nMy aunt that had been on opioids for years for cancer related issues switched to cannabis and quickly realized how effective the cannabis treatment was for her. The body reacts differently to cannabis derived products, so always start slow and work your way up to what works. All cannabis products have a learning curve that varies from every individual, so be patient in finding your dosage. My aunt did well with 2:1 CBD to thc tinctures.\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11293-markdown","title":"Does pure CBD work for pain management?","slug":"does-pure-cbd-work-for-pain-management","content":"\"Pure CBD for pain management. What are the advantages and disadvantages to pure CBD vapor cartridges for pain management? Is there a brand you recommend?  Has anyone tried the pure CBD vap cartridge and your experience? Thanks!\"\n_____________________\nI have tried pure CBD in crystal form and in a vape. Swiss extracts is my go to brand for pure CBD. It's great for inflammation and other things. Depending on your pain level, you may want to consider a product that has some thc in it, even if it's not a lot. Most people will agree that the two together so much more for pain than CBD alone, and the CBD will help to counteract the psychoactive effects from the thc\n\ncannabear\n_____________________\nMany of our customers have reported benefits of CBD and pain management. How you consume the CBD is both a matter of personal preference, and an experiment. Respira is a vapable CBD tincture that we offer that contains 300-600mg of CBD a serving. We don't want to overwhelm you with the variety of products we offer, but we're happy to help!\n\nelixinol","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11290-markdown","title":"New to Foria","slug":"new-to-foria","content":"\"Greetings, I'm now just learning about your products through HelloMD's announcement email, intro video, and other questions already asked. I must say I'm very intrigued!  Also, I love your company name, it's an excellent choice stemming from euphoria.\n\nThe area I live in is delivery only as store-front dispensaries are not permitted.  As someone who's new to your product line, which would you recommend to try out or experiment with my partner?  Neither her nor I have allergies to coconut nor do either of experience any sort of pain or discomfort from activity.  This would merely be for enhancing our bedroom experience.\"\n_____________________\nThe 2 products that you might want to try are Foria Pleasure and Foria Explore. Foria Pleasure is a liquid spray that the woman uses on her clitoris and around and slightly inside her vagina to heighten her sexual experience either alone or with with you. \n\nForia Explore is a suppository that helps to increase the sexual experience when having anal play and is inserted in the anus.\n\nYou can obtain details about these 2 products here: http://foriapleasure.com/pages/about-us\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":528,"numPages":54,"currentPage":45,"id":5599,"name":"Pain","slug":"pain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}