{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cannabis/60","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7267-markdown","title":"I have arthritis pain in my hands which wakes me up at night. I heard that medical marijuana could help me.","slug":"i-have-arthritis-pain-in-my-hands-which-wakes-me-up-at-night-i-heard-that-medical-marijuana-could-help-me","content":"\n_____________________\nYou may want to try a Transdermal roll-on or lotion. A THC transdermal is good for local pain, and a CBD transdermal is good for inflammation. Combined, they work together synergistically. The roll-on I have seen success with is made by Prana.\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nSweet releaf is a fantastic topical that will help with your arthritis. You apply it to your hands and the cream works right away to reduce your inflammation and pain. Find it here: https://getsweetreleaf.com/\n\nryan\n_____________________\nI think these products mentioned by Ryan & Bart are fabulous!  I have also heard that there is a company called ArniCann that has topicals that use cannabinoids infused w/ arnica gel, a topical analgesic that I have been recc'ing in my practice for years.  Other patients of mine have also received relief from cann. infused epsom bath salts. I believe the website is MakingYouBetterBrands.com.  As for all topicals, I recc that pt's pre-treat the area with a little heat as this will vasodilate any blood vessels in the area and hopefully help w/ absorption.  I hope these tips help!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7261-markdown","title":"Would marijuana interact with Tramadol and/or gabapentene? Are there any kinds that would not interact?  ","slug":"would-marijuana-interact-with-tramadol-and-or-gabapentene-are-there-any-kinds-that-would-not-interact","content":"\n_____________________\nNo I do not believe any negative interactions would occur by utilizing cannabis along with gabapentin and/or tramadol. Cannabis is a very safe herb, and has been used as medicine for thousands of years. Often times cannabis is a great replacement for synthetic monodrug compounds like tramadol and gabapentin (which can have serious side effects). Cannabis does have a potentiating effect with many compounds, often leading patients to need less of their other pharmaceutical compounds. One study found synthetic THC to be equal to gabapentin in treating neuropathic pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy. \n\nPain Practice. 2011 Jul-Aug;11(4):353-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2010.00427.x. Epub 2010 Nov 18.\n\nAn open-label comparison of nabilone and gabapentin as adjuvant therapy or monotherapy in the management of neuropathic pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI agree with Dr. Vanderveer in that cannabis can be an alternative for either tramadol or gabapentin in the right situations.  However, I do not think that was what the question was asking so I respectively disagree with him on this interaction.  In my past pain management training, we were taught that cannabis can definitely interact with items like Neurontin/ Gabapentin and Tramadol and increase the risk of fall/ accident risk.  In fact, I just saw a complicated pain pt yesterday and had to review safety issues because I highly suspect a recent fall she sustained might've been caused by just this interaction.  There is also an official webpage for people devoted to tramadol abuse;  the claim is made that cann might even lead to poss. increased Sz risk in those who are heavy tramadol users (however, I'm still researching this claim and am still on the fence about this).  So to re-iterate;  I completely agree w/ Dr. Vandeveer that cann can possibly be used to replace gabapentin and tramadol for certain pain syndromes.  However, I respectively disagree with him about there being no possible negative interactions w/ cann and tramadol &/or gabapentin\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7255-markdown","title":"I have epilepsy and get sick from taking depekote. I wont get a job w/ cannabis in system. What should I do? ","slug":"i-have-epilepsy-and-get-sick-from-taking-depekote-i-wont-get-a-job-w-cannabis-in-system-what-should-i-do","content":"\n_____________________\nTake a brief break from THC if you are worried about failing a drug test. Here is a link to some information about drug testing. \n\n http://norml.org/marijuana/drug-testing\n\nIf all else fails you want to find a lawyer and fight for your right to medicate.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7249-markdown","title":"Trying to conceive","slug":"trying-to-conceive","content":"\"Hello, I am a male (30 years old) and I am trying to conceive with my wife.  I suffer from anxiety which is why I became interested in (and starting using) cannabis.  Browsing the internet for actual studies on the effects of cannabis on MALE fertility is like looking for a needle in a haystack.  There is not much good information out there for men, as it seems mostly focused on pregnant women.  I'm mostly using balanced thc:cbd ratio cannabis tinctures or vaporizers to medicate, however I'm curious what effect that could be having on my sperm and fertility as a whole.  I would like to continue to medicate my symptoms, but would like to also be sure that I'm doing the right thing for my future children by doing my due diligence here in researching possible issues with this use.\r\nIs using cannabis as a man trying to conceive something I should be concerned about?  \"\n_____________________\nNo cannabis will not decrease the likelihood of you and your wife conceiving a child. Have you heard of \"reefer madness\"? Cannabis has undergone the biggest smear campaign in history, and is still thought by some people to cause cancer, brain damage, male breast development, laziness, mental health diseases, and a decay of society. I call bull**** on all of this. Cannabis is the oldest, safest, best medicine on the planet. It is safe during pregnancy and for children. However, belief is a powerful thing, and if you and your wife believe that cannabis will hamper your ability to conceive a child, what you believe may influence the outcome.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nActually, I have read the opposite, regular use of cannabis can interfere with male sperm production and tends to promote a larger number of abnormal sperm that are not capable of fertilization. Have you actually had your sperm analysis done to prove that you have a problem? That is usually the first test that's done because men are much easier, less expensive and less invasive to test.\r\nThe other question is, to achieve what you want isn't it worth it to consider going off your cannabis for a couple months? If your sperm count is being suppressed by Cannabis it may be possible that you may have a rebound in your sperm count by going off the cannabis and that could encourage a pregnancy at that time.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7233-markdown","title":"Does cannabis show up in a standard blood test?","slug":"does-cannabis-show-up-in-a-standard-blood-test-1","content":"\"Is there a specific request identified on a request for blood work form for drugs?\"\n_____________________\nI can't answer from a doctor's perspective, but I have been to the phlebotomist quite a few times and have had my blood work done. No one ever mentioned THC or cannabis and I am quite certain that there was a good amount of THC in my blood during the blood draw.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7229-markdown","title":"hello   i am new to this site i am a terrible migraine sufferer and have tired many many things. ","slug":"hello-i-am-new-to-this-site-i-am-a-terrible-migraine-sufferer-and-have-tired-many-many-things","content":"\"currently i take a daily beta blocker because my doc says it can reduce my headaches even thou i don't suffer from hi blood pressure.   when i have a migraine which is almost daily i take imitrex orally and i also inject.   i can't stand it anymore.  what cannabis should i try?\"\n_____________________\nHi - you probably will need a daily CBD oil and then THC to use in place of abortives.  In the meantime, reduce your triptan use to a few times a month as daily and weekly use can lead to an even worse intractable cycle.  Aleve and Benadryl can be used to help with abortive withdrawal.\n\ncannontekstar\n_____________________\nWe started HelloMD because I was a chronic migraine sufferer and cannabis stopped my migraines. Not everyone may receive benefit from cannabis as there are many different kinds of migraines. That said, it is worth a try. \n\nI was able to control my migraines through a change in diet, exercise, vitamin supplements and a daily regime of CBD, which I take every single day without fail.\n\nI wrote this article many months ago and it has been one of our most popular posts. I hope this helps. Please know that it is not a silver bullet and it may take a lot of trial and error to get it right for you, everyone is different.\n\nI am not a doctor and this represents my opinion only! I hope this helps!\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/micro-dosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7228-markdown","title":"where to get CBD from whole plant cannabis, 28 to 1 tincture","slug":"where-to-get-cbd-from-whole-plant-cannabis-28-to-1-tincture","content":"\"When I met with the doctor she said to use CBD 28 to a ideally for tremors, Where can I get it. I am in central Coast, CA, NH\"\n_____________________\nIf you can't find the 28:1 CBD/THC, we do have a 24:1 CBD/THC tincture. As long as you are in California, we can get it to you...please check out our website www.piantacbd.com\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7225-markdown","title":"Does cannabis eliminate breast cancer on the skin?","slug":"does-cannabis-eliminate-breast-cancer-on-the-skin","content":"\n_____________________\nPreparations of cannabis have shown promise in treating cancerous growths on the skin as well as internally. In conjunction with conventional therapies it can be very helpful.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7224-markdown","title":"How long does cannabis stay in the blood stream if taking 4 to 1 ratio, 3mil,3 x's/day?","slug":"how-long-does-cannabis-stay-in-the-blood-stream-if-taking-4-to-1-ratio-3mil-3-xs-day","content":"\n_____________________\nIf you are taking THC and getting a \"high\" effect from it 3x's a day, then I would imagine about 4-6 weeks with exercise, good water intake, and good diet. If you are on the heavier side, have a fatty diet, or do not exercise then it can take longer. This is for a hypothetical urine test. It will leave your blood stream much sooner than this.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7218-markdown","title":"Hello to all of your specified doctors & knowledgable health researchers with cannabis.","slug":"hello-to-all-of-your-specified-doctors-knowledgable-health-researchers-with-cannabis","content":"\"This question replied my mothered life . \n\nA lateness exposure to colorectal cancer. At the moment stands less then 48 h before clinical removable surgery , would thca help? Are they any other alternative then clinical removment? What are the chances for survive and how to avoid death.much love thanks.\"\n_____________________\nThe sad news is we cannot avoid death and we never know when it's coming but we do want to avoid unnecessary pain, sometimes bordering on torture. The fact is in life we will watch everyone we know and love die or they will watch us die and that's why we must learn to live in the moment. \nI also encourage Reading the book or listening to the audiotape, Eckhart Tolle, 'The Power of Now' to get in present moment since present moment is the only time we experience joy.\nI do hope your mother came through the surgery without any problems and that she's in recovery.\nYou touch on a legal issue, we all want to save our loved ones but a cannabis recommendation is required for your mother to use cannabis or you could be prosecuted for practicing medicine without a license (unlikely this would ever happen). \nIf she is in agreement with using cannabis she could fill out the paperwork, have an online interview with us and be sure her caretaker is present so the caretaker gets a card to acquire her medicine and we can discuss with her and the caretaker what would benefit her the most based on her disease process.\nCannabis is a great medicine and likely would relieve a lot of the uncomfortable symptoms she may be experiencing.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7216-markdown","title":"I've got anxiety and depression but also life-long Tinnitus. Would cannabis help ALL of those?","slug":"ive-got-anxiety-and-depression-but-also-life-long-tinnitus-would-cannabis-help-all-of-those","content":"\n_____________________\nThere is conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of cannabis in treating tinnitus, however based on my own experiences as well as many others I've spoken with cannabis can definitely help with the anxiety and depression.  My understanding is the anxiety and depression can actually be side effects of lifelong tinnitus, so treating those symptoms, while perhaps not addressing the tinnitus directly, could still be highly beneficial.\n\nCBD has shown effectiveness treating anxiety, while the mood boosting effects of THC can help with depression.  A balanced ratio of CBD and THC creates a synergistic 'entourage effect' that is greater than the sum of its parts, so I would personally recommend starting with products containing a roughly balanced ratio.  These products also have more mild psychoactive effects if you happen to be sensitive to such.  \n\n*Note: If you want a non-psychoactive medication you will want CBD only. Many people report his is highly effective for the anxiety.\n\nPersonally I have experienced great success treating my anxiety and depression with the Banana Smoothie vape cart from Kurvana's Infusions line as it has elevated levels of CBD to quell my anxiety but enough THC to give me a mood boost without interfering with mental function. It is quickly becoming one of our best-selling products at Sessions.  You can check it out here - https://sessionscc.com/shop/kure-botanicals-kurvana-infused-cartridge/\n\nWe also offer two tinctures - one purely CBD (non-psychoactive, especially good for anxiety as mentioned above), the other a CBD/THC balance - that may interest you - https://sessionscc.com/shop/cbd-one-tinctures/ \n\nHope you find something that works for you! Best wishes.\n\nbenson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7194-markdown","title":"I would like to try cannabis as a sleeping aid & to reduce anxiety ","slug":"i-would-like-to-try-cannabis-as-a-sleeping-aid-to-reduce-anxiety","content":"\n_____________________\nHello there!  Med Cann as a sleep aid and anxiolytic (anxiety reducer) are among two of the most popular reasons people come to our site to get a med recc.  However,  we can help you better if you arrange for a consultation.  Sometimes, MD's such as myself will ask questions and find out that the pt has other issues such as sleep apnea that need to be addressed by the pt's primary MD.  Anxiety is a very complex issue and in my practice, I always reccomend a multi-modal approach ; in other words, I try to find root causes and offer both cann and non-cann recommendations.  In my experience, anxiety is never solved by medication alone, be it a prescription pill I recommend or med cann.  I hope this helps out and hope you give us a try!\n\ndrpark","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":708,"numPages":63,"currentPage":60,"id":5052,"name":"Cannabis","slug":"cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}