{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/42","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10139-markdown","title":"Is it safe to use cannabis while taking 75mg Nortriptyline daily?","slug":"is-it-safe-to-use-cannabis-while-taking-75mg-nortriptyline-daily","content":"\n_____________________\nShort answer: If you suffer from anxiety or depression, I would recommend High CBD/Low THC ratio.\n\nLong answer: There are only a few published studies that examine how cannabis and antidepressants may interact. With Nortriptyline being a tricyclic antidepressant, the reported undesirable side effects are higher than with newer antidepressants. Low doses of THC have been reported to produce desirable effects, however, high doses of THC can increase anxiety.  Also, CBD counteracts many adverse effects of THC. There is significant preliminary evidence that suggests that CBD may be useful to combat anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, I would recommend High CBD/Low THC ratio.\n\ntatiananp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10138-markdown","title":"How do I talk to my doctor about medical cannabis if I'm in New York?","slug":"how-do-i-talk-to-my-doctor-about-medical-cannabis-if-im-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nA: When talking with your doctor about medical cannabis, follow the age-old phrase: \"it's not what you say, but how you say it.\" Saying \"hey doc, can I have some weed?\" will most likely lead to a less then optimal result. Here are some tips to successfully talk to your doctor about medical cannabis: \n\nDescribe specifically:\n•\tThe symptoms that you are looking to treat.\n•\tAny diagnosed conditions that they might not know about\n•\tWhat you're currently doing to treat your conditions and symptoms\n•\tIf you currently use cannabis and if so how often and in what form\n•\tExplain in detail what you hope to gain from the use of medical cannabis. For example, do you want to relieve pain? Do you have trouble sleeping? \n•\tLet your doctor know that you are aware of some of the side effects that may occur with the use of medical marijuana and that you have assessed the benefits vs the risks. \n•\tUse professional language such as \"medical cannabis\" or \"medical marijuana\" instead of slang terms like \"weed\" or \"pot.\" \n•\tMost importantly remind your doctor that they ARE NOT writing a prescription but giving a written certification confirming that the patient has a qualifying condition and that there is a bona fide physician-patient relationship.\n\nTalking to your doctor about medical cannabis can be an uncomfortable conversation to have. Following the tips above will help make the conversation successful and easy. Regardless of how the conversation goes, having it will open the door for not only you but for other patients that are looking to benefit from the use of medical cannabis. The more that patients can bring up the topic of medical cannabis with their healthcare provider, the easier it will be for doctors to support cannabis as a treatment method!\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nWhen talking with your doctor about medical cannabis, follow the age-old phrase: \"it's not what you say, but how you say it.\" Saying \"hey doc, can I have some weed?\" will most likely lead to a less then optimal result. Here are some tips to successfully talk to your doctor about medical cannabis: \n\nDescribe specifically:\nThe symptoms that you are looking to treat.\nAny diagnosed conditions that they might not know about\nWhat you're currently doing to treat your conditions and symptoms\nIf you currently use cannabis and if so how often and in what form\nExplain in detail what you hope to gain from the use of medical cannabis. For example, do you want to relieve pain? Do you have trouble sleeping? \nLet your doctor know that you are aware of some of the side effects that may occur with the use of medical marijuana and that you have assessed the benefits vs the risks. \nUse professional language such as \"medical cannabis\" or \"medical marijuana\" instead of slang terms like \"weed\" or \"pot.\" \nMost importantly remind your doctor that they ARE NOT writing a prescription but giving a written certification confirming that the patient has a qualifying condition and that there is a bona fide physician-patient relationship.\n\nTalking to your doctor about medical cannabis can be an uncomfortable conversation to have. Following the tips above will help make the conversation successful and easy. Regardless of how the conversation goes, having it will open the door for not only you but for other patients that are looking to benefit from the use of medical cannabis. The more that patients can bring up the topic of medical cannabis with their healthcare provider, the easier it will be for doctors to support cannabis as a treatment method!\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10137-markdown","title":"If I have a medical marijuana card in New York, what forms of cannabis can I buy?","slug":"if-i-have-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-what-forms-of-cannabis-can-i-buy","content":"\"Do I have to smoke the cannabis?\"\n_____________________\nYou do not have to smoke the cannabis. In New York, the approved routes of administration of cannabis are vaping, oromucosal or sublingual administration or capsules for oral administration.  Smoking as a method of administration of medical cannabis is expressly prohibited in New York State.\n\njulienp\n_____________________\nIn New York State, patients are not allowed to smoke medical cannabis, but they are allowed to vaporize it. Your practitioner will make recommendation for both the administration method of a patient's medical cannabis product as well as the ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD) in the product.\n\nannapoulin\n_____________________\nNo, there are different preparations such as oils, liquids, capsules. However, they all have different onset of action and duration of effects.\n\ndrpersaud\n_____________________\nIn New York State, patients are not allowed to smoke medical cannabis, but they are allowed to vaporize it. Your practitioner will make recommendation for both the administration method of a patient's medical cannabis product as well as the ratio of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol (CBD) in the product.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10136-markdown","title":"What is the application process to obtain a New York medical marijuana card?","slug":"what-is-the-application-process-to-obtain-a-new-york-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\n_____________________\nPatients must first be certified by a registered practitioner. Upon certification, a patient must login to https://my.ny.gov/ and click on the \"Health Applications\" icon and then click othe \"Medical Marijuana Data Management System\" link to register. Patients who do not have a ny.gov account will need to click the \"Don't Have An Account\" button to create a personal ny.gov ID before proceeding. Patients will be required to provide proof of their identity and residency during the application process. Required documents can be found on the NYDOH website. There is a $50 fee to register but the NYDOH is currently waiving the registration fee. At the appropriate time select \"Bill Me Later\" and the fee will be waived.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10135-markdown","title":"How old must you be to obtain a medical cannabis certification in New York?","slug":"how-old-must-you-be-to-obtain-a-medical-cannabis-certification-in-new-york","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! Under New York law, patients under the age of 18 must have a parent, legal guardian, or parent/legal guardian’s designee who is over 21 years of age submit their application for them. Please note that HelloMD’s New York telehealth consultation service is only available to patients 18 years of age or older.\n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nThere is no age limit for a patient who has a certified qualifying condition. Patients who are under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to sign up as the caregiver for the patient.\n\nrachels","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10134-markdown","title":"What conditions make someone eligible for a New York medical marijuana card?","slug":"what-conditions-make-someone-eligible-for-a-new-york-medical-marijuana-card","content":"\n_____________________\nOnly patients with one of the following severe, debilitating or life-threatening conditions may qualify for the Medical Marijuana Program: \ncancer, positive status for HIV or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, chronic pain as defined by 10 NYCRR §1004.2(a)(8)(xi), or Huntington's disease. \n\nPatients must also have one of the following associated or complicating conditions: cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms. \n\nChronic Pain was recently added to the list of qualifying conditions (March 2017), meaning you need to have suffered for 3 months or more, and determined to likely suffer for 3 more months to qualify. \n\nhttps://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/patients/\n\ncolleenmairead\n_____________________\nBeing diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions makes someone eligible for a medical marijuana card in New York State: cancer, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication or intractable spasticity, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), neuropathies, Huntington’s disease, chronic or severe pain. The condition must also be accompanied by one or more of the following complicating conditions: cachexia (or wasting syndrome), severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms.\n\nannapoulin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10133-markdown","title":"Can eating cannabis edibles cause cancer?","slug":"can-eating-cannabis-edibles-cause-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nThere is currently no evidence that shows that eating cannabis edibles can cause cancer. On the contrary, according to the American Cancer Association, studies so far have shown that cannabinoids can be safe in treating cancer. However, when taken by mouth, such as in baked goods, the THC is absorbed poorly and can take hours to be absorbed. Once it’s absorbed, it’s processed by the liver, which produces a second psychoactive compound (a substance that acts on the brain and changes mood or consciousness) that affects the brain differently than THC.\n\ntatiananp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10132-markdown","title":"Can smoking cannabis cause cancer?","slug":"can-smoking-cannabis-cause-cancer","content":"\"Can smoking cannabis cause cancer \"\n_____________________\nUnlike tobacco, there have been no definitive studies linking smoked cannabis with lung cancer.  (Although there is definitely a higher risk for those who smoke both tobacco and marijuana.)  Keep in mind any type of smoke contains multiple carcinogens and carbon monoxide, and your lungs are not designed to inhaled anything that is on fire, so avoiding combusted products is generally a smart move.\n\ndrbultman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10126-markdown","title":"Does cannabis cure thyroid cancer?","slug":"does-cannabis-cure-thyroid-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nNo. Cannabis does not cure cancer but cannabis can combine with cancer treatment to potentially slow the growth and spread of cancer and it will certainly help with the negative effects of treating cancer with surgery, chemo and radiation. Before any cancer surgery you should stop your cannabis treatment at least 48 to 72 hours before surgery since cannabis, especially the CBDs can act as a blood thinner potentially complicating surgery with unwanted bleeding. Cannabis may kill cancer cells but that does not 'cure cancer'.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10123-markdown","title":" Cannabis and its effects on memory retention?","slug":"cannabis-and-its-effects-on-memory-retention","content":"\"What are the effects of cannabis use on learning new concepts and memory retention. I don't use during the day but I do at bedtime to get pain relief from my spinal injury and to handle anxiety and insomnia. But I am an accountant and have to retain client information while learning new concepts. How will this be affected by the cannabis treatment. Honestly, I would rather use cannabis than the drugs my neurologist wants me to take.\n\n\"\n_____________________\nCannabis studies have indicated that long term use can impact your memory. Although this is surely a negative affect of the medicine, it has to be taken with a grain of salt. Every medicine has side effects, unfortunately, so you will want to consider your medical issue and the comparative options that are designed to help you. Yes, cannabis can affect your memory and concentration, but so can a host of other medicines. For my own issues, I find that cannabis has much less negative side effects than other pharmaceuticals.\n\nHere is the study I am citing on cannabis and memory:\nhttp://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2484906\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10122-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help treat uterine cancer? ","slug":"can-cannabis-help-treat-uterine-cancer","content":"\"What's the current consensus? Any studies on the matter?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis can help treat cancer. Many patients have reported benefits from using cannabis, and the science supporting its utility is very promising. Not only will it help treat symptoms of cancer and conventional treatment, it also may assist our body to get rid of unwanted neoplastic cells. I would reccomend rick simpson oil (hash oil) and I may even think of applying cannabis vaginally.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10120-markdown","title":"Will cannabis be able to help carpal tunnel syndrome? ","slug":"will-cannabis-be-able-to-help-carpal-tunnel-syndrome","content":"\"If so, what type of product or concentration of cannabis is helpful?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis can be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome. It will help treat the pain, inflammation and spasms. Inflammtion of the median nerve, often caused by repetitive movements is usually the underlying cause of this common condition. I would try a topical cannabis product as well as a CBD rich whole plant tincture extract. Many different strengths and formulations are available and you should experiment to see what works best for you.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":492,"numPages":63,"currentPage":42,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}