{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-questions-template-js","path":"/questions-and-answers/have-glaucoma-and-l5-bulge-am-currently-using","result":{"data":{"question":{"title":"HAVE GLAUCOMA AND L5 BULGE  am currently using ","slug":"have-glaucoma-and-l5-bulge-am-currently-using","createdAt":"October 8, 2020","image":null,"tags":[{"id":5287,"name":"Glaucoma","slug":"glaucoma"}],"childMarkdownRemark":{"excerpt":"keyboard sensitive..using 20 to 1 acdc a few drops massaging lower lumbar. using 25 to 1 acdc sub lingual  25 drops for…","html":"<hr>\n<p>keyboard sensitive..using 20 to 1 acdc a few drops massaging lower lumbar. using 25 to 1 acdc sub lingual  25 drops for Glaucoma.do no know if my dosages are correct. just guessing</p>\n<p>ckment</p>\n<hr>\n<p>Hello,</p>\n<p>THC is what lowers intraocular pressure (IOP); CBD does not reduce IOP. In fact, one study found that high amounts of CBD -- they used 40mg -- CBD even caused an elevation in IOP.</p>\n<p>\"Two hours after sublingual administration of 5 mg Delta-9-THC, the IOP was significantly lower than after placebo ... CBD administration did not reduce the IOP at any time. However, the  higher dose of CBD (40 mg) produced a transient elevation of IOP at 4  hours after administration.\"</p>\n<p>Additionally, I recommend that you use a 1:1 cream rather than </p>\n<p>drkim</p>\n<hr>\n<p>Hello,\nFirst and foremost, cannabis should not be the only medication you use for glaucoma; you should still be using your prescribed glaucoma medications, such as intraocular (IOP) lowering eye-drops.</p>\n<p>THC is what lowers IOP, not CBD. In fact, one study found that high amounts of CBD even caused an elevation in IOP.\n\"Two hours after sublingual administration of 5 mg Delta-9-THC, the IOP was significantly lower than after placebo ... CBD administration did not reduce the IOP at any time. However, the  higher dose of CBD (40 mg) produced a transient elevation of IOP at 4  hours after administration.\"\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16988594\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16988594</a></p>\n<p>To reduce the back pain and IOP, I would likely suggest microdosing with 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 product -- taking 1mg to 5mg (according to tolerance) of THC throughout the day. <a href=\"http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger\">http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger</a> , <a href=\"https://treatwellhealth.com/products/wellness-and-balance-blends/\">https://treatwellhealth.com/products/wellness-and-balance-blends/</a> , <a href=\"https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\">https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray</a>. </p>\n<p>Additionally, I recommend that you use a 1:1 cream (rather than the 20:1 cream you're using), such as <a href=\"https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme\">https://apothecanna.com/products/extra-strength-relieving-creme</a> or <a href=\"http://truefarma.com/product/sweet-releaf-extra-strength-2oz\">http://truefarma.com/product/sweet-releaf-extra-strength-2oz</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please consult with a physician before starting any cannabis regimen. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>drkim</p>","timeToRead":2}},"defaultImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/decd9/question-default-image.jpg 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/15aed/question-default-image.jpg 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/701ee/question-default-image.jpg 800w","srcWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/e8bcc/question-default-image.webp 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/4fec1/question-default-image.webp 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/2ad7f/question-default-image.webp 800w","sizes":"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"}}}},"pageContext":{"id":11749,"slug":"have-glaucoma-and-l5-bulge-am-currently-using","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}