{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/migraines/7","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10906-markdown","title":"How much CBD is appropriate per day to combat inflammation?","slug":"how-much-cbd-is-appropriate-per-day-to-combat-inflammation","content":"\"I take CBD dominant tinctures on a daily basis and they seem to help with migraines and fibromyalgia. I am wondering what people think about the appropriate daily dosage. What is enough to have an effect when taken daily? As CBD tinctures tend to be pricey I take between 5mg-10mg daily. Is that enough to truly have an effect on body inflammation?\"\n_____________________\nThis is a billion dollar question and has yet to be answered. CBD or Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that shows potent anti-inflammatory effects, increasing our own natural cannabinoid levels by preventing their breakdown. CBD can be found in the stems, leaves, flowers and seeds of cannabis plants, based on their genetics and growing conditions. If the patient is healthy and relatively free of disease, I would reccomend around 5-10 milligrams of CBD per day. If a patient is actively combating an inflammatory condition such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, or other ailments, I would reccomend higher doses. I would start low and slowly increase the dose.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI don't get a lot of migraines, and I know it might depend on the type of migraines you get, but I I really like CBDa for migraines. It's the acid form of CBD (what's on the plant when it's first picked -- many people are juicing cannabis for these acid cannabinoids). I've had a couple of migraines in the last few months and I did about 1/2 dropper of tincture under my tongue, held it there for a minute or so, then swallowed. In about a half an hour, I felt the pain lift to a manageable level. After about an hour, I took another 1/2 dropper and same thing -- I felt the pain lift and was gone altogether. You may also want to increase cannabinoid intake daily, as the body loves microdosed cannabinoids, and it could help you stave off migraines. You might also need to try a few cannabinoids and ratios to find what's best for you.\n\njaene","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10889-markdown","title":"How do migraines and vitamin D interact?","slug":"how-do-migraines-and-vitamin-d-interact","content":"\n_____________________\nMigraines are thought to be from \"spasm\" of blood vessels in the brain and in the meninges around the brain.\nVitamin D is actually a \"pro-hormone\". It has to do with bone building and the good functioning of the immune system.  When it is very low, a person may complain of muscle aches and pains. \n\nI have not seen any studies linking the 2.  However, there are many individual triggers for each person that can cause a migraine: if neck pain is a trigger, and the person has LOW vit. D, then the low Vit. D may cause  a migraine. \nI hope that helps :)\n\ndrraisen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10822-markdown","title":"I've been looking for an all CBD edible. Would this CBD chocolate brownie be a good choice for migraines?","slug":"ive-been-looking-for-an-all-cbd-edible-would-this-cbd-chocolate-brownie-be-a-good-choice-for-migraines","content":"\"I also wonder if it would help with immediate pain relief if there is no THC in it.\"\n_____________________\nThe cannabis used in this product is derived from hemp, which typically has <0.3% THC. According to the company's reported chemical analysis, one brownie contains 50mg of CBD and 0mg of THC. CBD in general has been shown to be effective in the management of migraine headaches. Usually, the THC levels in CBD products are low enough that psychoactive / intoxicating effects won't be achieved. \n\nKeep in mind that edibles take much longer than inhaled medicine to reach peak concentrations in the blood plasma; you may want to use vaporized medicine at headache onset to prevent and/or blunt worsening symptoms. Always pay attention to the concentration of cannabis you are consuming in an edible and begin with the lowest dose to evaluate your response to the medicine.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10760-markdown","title":"Can CBD drops help my migraines and chronic pain?","slug":"can-cbd-drops-help-my-migraines-and-chronic-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nThe short answer is yes, and this is one of the most commonly recommended purposes for CBD tinctures! CBD acts on the same endocannabinoid receptors, found throughout the body, as THC; but it seems particularly effective in treating pain and does not have the psychoactive effects of THC. It does have sedative properties but typically patients find that they are highly functional with high CBD / low THC formulations. \n\nMany patients carry an oral tincture and apply the drops or spray under their tongue for approximately ten seconds when symptoms indicating onset of migraine occur; this may blunt the severity of migraine and in the best cases reverse them. The tincture may also be added to food or beverages and ingested for longer acting treatment of pain.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nYes, CBD drops can help you with migraine problem and you can also get relief from chronic pain. CBD is the major non-psychoactive component of Cannabis sativa which has antipsychotic effects and also reduces anxiety. \n\nadmin4356","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10754-markdown","title":"I have anxiety and migraines. What would be the best way to deal with this using medical marijuana?","slug":"i-have-anxiety-and-migraines-what-would-be-the-best-way-to-deal-with-this-using-medical-marijuana","content":"\"I get terrible migraines and tension headaches almost daily. I take prescription meds to try and get rid of them but am ready to try something else. I currently have cannabidiol 15:1. How much do you recommend taking for both headaches and/or anxiety (I suffer from both).\"\n_____________________\nHi there! We have numerous articles documenting the benefits of cannabis for patients with migraines. Please check out some of our favorite articles on this subject: \n\nThe Best CBD Marijuana Strains for Migraines\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/the-best-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-migraines\n\nHow To Stop Migraines \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/how-to-stop-migraines\n\nTreating Migraines with Marijuana with Dr. Patricia Frye\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/treating-migraines-with-marijuana-dr-patricia-frye\n\nMigranes: How I Got Off Pain Meds and Found Relief with Cannabishttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/migraines-how-i-got-off-pain-meds-and-found-relief-with-cannabis\n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nI'm not a doctor but I would love to hear what one of the HelloMD doctors have to say regarding your questions. I am answering this as my migraines are what led us to start HelloMD in the first place. I will start my answer by saying that everyone reacts differently to cannabis and what is a solution for one person is not necessarily the right solution for another. When trying new products go low and slow, meaning micro dose, which is often far less then the recommended amount!\r\n\r\nIn my experience, just taking a high CBD spray is not enough to knock out my migraines. It is great for reducing inflammation and as a daily regime, I do this as well. The solution that has worked best for me and has gotten me off pharmaceuticals 99% of the time is a varied approach using multiple products to attack a migraine as I feel it coming on. I do not experience daily migraines and I know precisely when during the month I am most apt to get them. The nature of my migraines may be different from yours.\r\n\r\nCBD is an analgesic and an anti inflammatory but THC is also important for me for pain relieving qualities, although I must be careful in how I ingest it. It tends to make me anxious if i take too much, and that feels awful! If you suffer from anxiety THC may relieve your anxiety or it can make it worse, it is highly dependent on the person. For many, many people it absolutely helps soothe anxiety, but you just need to go low and slow with any products to test your own response. \r\n\r\nMy daily regime for migraines is to take Vitamin B and magnesium as studies show that daily intake reduces the frequency of migraines for people (it may take months to feel the effects). I also take an 8:1 ration of CBD sub lingual spray, which is non psychoactive at that ratio. I find I like this ratio the best. If I feel the onset of a migraine, I will start to take a low THC tincture called Anxiety Relief Tincture by Alta California Botanicals. This product is a very relaxing product. I will also use my ACDC vape pen which is high CBD. I usually will vape consistently throughout the day and again this is not psychoactive, but it seems to help ward off the heavy onset of a migraine. It definitely relaxes me and high CBD strains have a really positive effect for me.\r\n\r\nIf I feel it is really coming on and I know I am going to be home for the day I will vaporize Canna Tsu which is a high CBD strain with THC. Last but not least, as you have tension headaches, I might consider a topical around the temples, the neck and the shoulders. Xternal is a widely used and known product and I have heard good things from people regarding the use of this with migraines although I myself have not tried it. This is a non psychoactive product as well.\r\n\r\nSome people find that edibles are the way to go, my suggestion is if you go this route, start with 2.5 mg and work your way up. It takes up to 1-2 hours to feel the effects. Lastly, a healthy diet, & regular exercise are both components in my migraine reduction as well. \r\n\r\nI hope this helps! Best to you.\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nI agree with Pamela Hadfield's answer but I have a bit of a different plan to deal with my anxiety and migraines. Daily I use a high CBD, low THC tincture, 28 : 1 and that has reduced about 90% of my migraines. I still get breakthrough migraines when I have ingested foods to which I react negatively. I did write an extensive answer regarding migraines on a previous patient's request so you might look at that article under 'ANSWERS'.\nI use the high CBD topical salve on my neck at the first sign a migraine is beginning, I drink a large glass of water (in case it's dehydration), a cup of black coffee and I take about one half scoop of \nde-ribose and usually the migraine is gone. If I still notice the stuffiness in my head I will do more CBD drops under my tongue. I always reflect on the exposures I've had that lead to the migraine because I have found rarely does one exposure to one substance lead to a migraine. I have also become a fanatic about reading labels because MSG is hidden everywhere.\nCBD works well for anxiety but if I have any breakthrough anxiety I will rely on an oral spray of passion flower in the liposome that crosses the blood brain barrier and is effective within 10 minutes and there is no high.\nWith cannabis we must find what works for us because there is no one type that works for everyone. With all the information we have on the website you should be able to successfully resolve your challenges.\nBe certain you maintain your blood level of 25-OH D, vitamin D3 above 50 ng/ml for optimum resolution of your symptoms.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10688-markdown","title":"Are there different substances between strains (Indica, Sativa)?  Is this something that is seen in others?","slug":"are-there-different-substances-between-strains-indica-sativa-is-this-something-that-is-seen-in-others","content":"\"I have found that the Indica strains help control my orthopedic and migraine pain better than Sativa strains.  With the sativa I feel like my muscles are \"Over\" relaxed and my joints (shoulders, back, knees) are grinding together even more than normal.\n\nIn addition,  the Sativa causes my anxiety to spike.\n\nI have tried edibles, caplets, and vaporizing.\"\n_____________________\nFirst, you should understand that cannabis has been heavily hybridized since it first evolved and humans began cultivating it, so many of the original terpene and cannabinoid profiles have changed. There are some \"old world\" stable strains that persist and some users swear by there characteristics, but cannabis affects each user individually. The plant's chemical components serve to try to restore homeostasis in our internal biology. \n\nHistorically, Sativas were thought to be energizing and Indicas were thought to be more sedating. \n\nFor some of the older more stable strains that have retained their genetic character that may still be true, but the overall effect of the plant or product is a result of the entire chemical profile and our internal biology. Most medicinal cannabis obtained in California is tested and the chemical profiles can be reviewed. \n\nCertain terpenes such at \"Myrcene\" can produce sedation when present in higher concentrations in cannabis. Higher concentrations of myrcene tend to be more common in Indicas, thus the more sedating effect. This is not true of all Indicas, and newer hybrids may have varying chemical profiles.\n\nUse the website address below to see an example of an Indica profile:\n\nhttps://www.leafly.com/indica/granddaddy-purple\n\nNote the concentration of myrcene on the profile.\n\nYou can compare many common strain types in this way. I suggest you keep a \"treatment journal\" to note your responses to various strains and compare the profiles when available to determine which strains are more therapeutic for you.\n\n\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10663-markdown","title":"I have bad migraines, will cannabis help?","slug":"i-have-bad-migraines-will-cannabis-help","content":"\n_____________________\nMy routine if I get a migraine, I drink a large glass of water, one cup of black coffee, apply a 1:1 cannabis salve to the back of my neck, reflect on where I have been and what I have eaten that may have precipitated the migraine because it is generally caused by foods or lack of vitamin D3 and if the migraine still has not resolved I will resort to vaporizing hi CBD low THC vape pen, like AC/DC with THCA but that's very rare because I have eliminated the offending substances from my diet.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nYou should be able to obtain great pain relief with cannabis but with migraines, prevention is the key because none of us want the pain of a migraine. Typically migraines are past genetically on the X chromosome as a MAO-A snp, making the migraine sufferer very chemically sensitive so the key to prevention is to eliminate the offending substances, hydrate well, maintain a vitamin D3 blood level above 50 ng/ML and learn how to deal with stress as well as taking high CBD cannabis with low THC twice daily to stop inflammation and support a healthy immune system and the migraines will start to resolve after about three weeks. For immediate relief apply the topical cannabis salve to the neck and upper back to treat the muscle spasms and patients validated in the survey the 4:1 tincture of CBD:THC was the most effective for pain relief. \nThe following is an article I typically send to patients with migraines:\nMigraines are vascular headaches that may give a visual disturbance (double vision, difficulty in focusing, temporary partial blindness, dazzling colored lights or spots) in one eye up to 24 hours prior, to warn you the migraine has started. Your warning sign may come as a different symptom so watch for your symptom by questioning what you were feeling before the headache began, were you nauseated, irritable, dizzy, tingling, more sensitive to noise or light, uncommon energy or exaggerated well-being, pain in neck or shoulders, unusually hungry, yawning, weak, swelling, increased urination, changes in speaking, depression or hallucinations. At this point you may want to apply high CBD salve to your neck to stop any muscle spasms & the headache may not materialize but you must address the inflammation that has also started in your head. Drink a large glass of water (it could make you vomit but usually that will relax the migraine) and if you do have caffeine you may want a cup of black coffee or tea. Consider taking a dose of CBD tincture as an anti-inflammatory to reduce the severity of the migraine. You must reflect, \"What did I do to myself, what did I eat or drink?” The predisposition to migraine headaches is a genetic snp (single nucleotide polymorphism) MAO-A snp carried on the X chromosome making the person sensitive to certain foods, allergies and depression and irritable bowel spasms and if female you may have lots of trouble with estrogens other than human estrogens. Often migraines present after an injury to the spine or head but may appear in childhood without any traumas and the trauma is not likely to be responsible for the migraine since the predisposition is located on the X chromosome. Some headache triggering factors are stress, anxiety, worry, depression, alcohol, over-exertion, fatigue, bending down or straining, sleeping late, up too early, weather change, high winds, bright lights especially artificial lights, loud noise especially high pitch, some sleep aides, blood sugar fluctuations, high blood pressure, oral contraceptives and hormone changes like menopause or even menses, infection in head, even a bad tooth, intense odors, over-heating, prolonged exposure to intense eye focus on computer, TV or movie screen, and foods such as: Alcohol especially red wine and champagne (Histamine & Tyramine) Aged Cheeses especially cheddar, gorgonzola, Roquefort, Blue cheese and Parmesan (tyramine) Pickled herring, chicken livers, canned figs, pods of broad beans (tyramine) Chocolate, Fish, especially smoked fish, dairy products, eggs, wheat, nuts, tomatoes (trigger unknown) Cured meats, hot dogs, Bacon, ham and salami (sodium nitrite) Snack foods, Chinese food, barbecue flavoring, canned soup (glutamic acid, monosodium glutamate or MSG) MSG is hidden in many foods so you may want to do a search for the alias names for MSG or go to: www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources_printable.pdf Migraines are like stacking blocks, each block is one exposure to a food sensitivity or cigarette smoke or other trigger, one block is unlikely to topple over but by the time you have 4 blocks or 4 recent exposures to MSG or any combination of your migraine triggers and you have stacked the offending blocks too high precipitating a topple into a migraine. In addition you may be low in Vitamin D3.\nSo with the elimination of the offending substances and the use of cannabis you should be functional with few remaining breakthrough migraines.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nMedical marijuana for migraines is a centuries-long recipe. Its potency earns it a respectable place among the world’s most prized resources, as its healing potential to replace painkillers. Here are few strains that can help-\r\nCandyland, White Widow, sour diesel. \r\n\n\npotvalet","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10647-markdown","title":"What can you recommend to help with nausea?","slug":"what-can-you-recommend-to-help-with-nausea","content":"\"I have not tried marijuana, but I am worried that it might make me more nauseated or vomit. Anything you can suggest to prevent this? \"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a highly effective anti-emetic, meaning it prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting and is often used to treat nausea associated with migraines, inflammatory bowel disease, and chemotherapy. Start with a THC dose of 2.5mg and increase gradually if needed. Consider vaporizing, as this will get the medicine into your system within seconds and working to combat both nausea and migraine headache pain within a couple of minutes.\n\ndrfrye","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10637-markdown","title":"Does long term use of CBD, such as a tincture on a daily basis, reduce the risk of breast cancer?","slug":"does-long-term-use-of-cbd-such-as-a-tincture-on-a-daily-basis-reduce-the-risk-of-breast-cancer","content":"\"My family has a long history of breast cancer among women. Luckily, everyone who has gotten it has survived with conventional treatment, chemo, etc. That said, I am interested in preventative measures. I do not drink alcohol much, eat a very healthy diet and exercise regularly. My use of CBD has been successful in reducing overall body inflammation and the amount of migraines I get. Could it also inhibit breast cancer if I use it regularly for a long period of time?\"\n_____________________\nYou are doing all the right things to minimize your preventable risk of breast cancer in the face of the heritable risk you have locked in your genes. In August of 2015, for the first time in history, the National Cancer Institute-a Federal Governnent Agency- documented on it's website that evidence based science supports the role of CBD in killing and inhibiting breast cancer cells in vitro-with and without markers!\n     The unique cannabinoid Cannabidiol has antiproliferative, immune modulating and anti inflammatory benefits that are in theory, ideal for breast cancer prophylaxis. Research is needed to develope population based guidelines on dosing and methodology for breast cancer prevention.\n     I encourage patients to recognize that while CBD is not psychoactive, it does cross the blood brain barrier and can be very sedating. A simple and cost effective approach that makes common sense, given the lack of well defined clinical guidelines, is to find a pure unadulterated CBD extract from a source like industrial grade hemp and use it via medicine dropper at night as an aid to a deep and restorative nights sleep. The GI route allows a slow metabolism and distribution to the liver, organs and tissues during sleep. It is known that the body optimizes it's analgesic and immune boosting state during Stage 3&4 sleep.\n\ndrsumchai\n_____________________\nThat's an interesting question. In the laboratory it seems that CBD can help to kill cancer cells.CBD coordinates apoptosis (cell suicide) and autophagy, (cell recycling), resulting in the death of breast cancer cells. Apoptosis plays a vital role within our bodies. It is a form of cell death that facilitates the elimination of old and unhealthy cells without the release of harmful substances. Autophagy is another normal physiological process by which the body breaks down unwanted cells. It maintains our homeostasis, or balance, by aiding the degradation of old cells and the formation of new ones. So it seems that CBD can help to destroy cancer cells in the laboratory.\n\nThat being said, it has not been shown that cannabis helps to decrease the incidence of any form of cancer in humans.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10578-markdown","title":"I use marijuana regularly to help with migraines. Can I use it while pregnant and breastfeeding?","slug":"i-use-marijuana-regularly-to-help-with-migraines-can-i-use-it-while-pregnant-and-breastfeeding","content":"\n_____________________\nUsing cannabis while pregnant and during breastfeed is probably one the most contentious subjects when discussing cannabis. Quite frankly, its easy to see why. Logically one would think that if pre-natal exposure to intoxicants such as alcohol and tobacco poses proven health risks to the fetus, then exposure to cannabis would likely pose similar risks to a child's health and development.\n\nThe problem wit this, of course, is that the scientific facts to justify this are almost impossible to find. There are many reason for this. One of these is that it's virtually impossible for investigators to obtain permission to conduct any type of prospective clinical trial that knowingly exposes pregnant mothers – and their future offspring – to cannabis. Two, because women often face severe legal sanctions (such as the loss of child custody or incarceration) for admitting that they have smoked pot while pregnant, most mothers refuse to divulge such information – even to researchers conducting anonymous surveys years after the fact. Moreover, among the handful of surveys that have been conducted, several fail to adequately control for mothers' use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs during the course of their pregnancy. This is because cannabis is still labelled a Schedule 1 drug and illegal by the DEA.\n\nThere are retrospective studies from all over the world that show the pros and cons of cannabis during pregnancy as well as during breastfeeding., There are surveys of Its use on hyperemesis gravidarum, characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, malnutrition, and weight loss during pregnancy ( not your typical morning sickness). A web search of this topic will reveal opinions on both side of the question.\n\nThis is obviously a very important decision for you to make on behalf of your child, either while pregnant or when breastfeeding. I don't think that there a absolute right or wrong answer to this question. Just research the \"facts\" thoroughly and hope that you choose correctly.  \n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10571-markdown","title":"I get migraines and I hear that cannabis can help to relieve this. What strain is best for migraines?","slug":"i-get-migraines-and-i-hear-that-cannabis-can-help-to-relieve-this-what-strain-is-best-for-migraines","content":"\n_____________________\nI've suffered from migraines for most of my life and cannabis has helped me manage the pain better than anything I have tried so far. My assumption, since you are asking for a strain, is that your preference is to smoke. In my own experience, I have found that I layer different products to help manage the migraine before I get it and to manage the pain during the migraine itself.\n\nIn terms of strains, it is highly dependent on how your body and your own endocannibinoid system is wired and what your body wants and needs. The cannibinoid receptors in your brain become active when you ingest marijuana and this seems to have a positive impact on migraine headaches. A 2007 animal study found that increased activity within the endocannibinoid system led to reduction in pain signals for instance.\n\nResearching strains you will find some people prefer Sativa and others insist only Indica works. For me only a CBD dominant strain does the trick. Below I will give you a popular & easily found Sativa, Indica, a Hybrid and my personal favorite a CBD dominant strain which I use often.\n\nSativa: Sour Diesel &  Harlequin\nIndica: Purple Kush &\nHybrid: Girl Scout Cookie &  Lemon OG Kush\nCBD dominant: ACDC (non psychoactive) \n\nAs I mentioned above, I layer my products. It is important for me to catch a headache before it becomes full blown. I use a CBD dominant sublingual spray of 8 parts CBD to 1 part THC as soon as a I feel a headache coming in. Cannabidiol (CBD) is both an analgesic and an anti inflammatory. I carry an ACDC vape pen with me. I also use a topical cream on my neck-my personal favorite in California is called Sweet Releaf. I will also use a mild THC tincture (low in milligrams) which seems to relax me.\n\nAs a precaution, I take CBD on a daily basis to keep inflammation under control. I also do daily doses of both vitamin B6 and B12 which in studies has shown to reduce migraines two fold for patients after taking it for 6 months. I also take a magnesium supplement daily as people with migraines have shown lower levels than average.\n\nCannabis is not a silver bullet for migraines, but it got me off of migraine meds and Vicodin. Everyone is different and my suggestion is to start low and slow and micro dose with anything that is new to you. Lastly, some people find that edibles help with their migraines, but I do not seem to tolerate them well.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nI also suffer with migraines and I have studied migraines extensively. My migraines did not start until I was 33 years old and began after a spinal injury, I thought I had a brain tumor! My spine injury was caused by a doctor so I had no desire to go to a doctor to find relief for my migraines and I struggled for years.\nMigraines are actually a genetic snp (Single nucleotide polymorphism) on the X chromosome making one very chemically sensitive. It is necessary to eliminate all the chemicals from your diet and your environment in order to be completely successful in eliminating migraines. \nMigraine sufferers are so chemically sensitive they can suffer a migraine in their emotions that manifests as anxiety, irritability or depression after breathing chemicals like cigarette smoke or the chemicals used in a nail salon. \nMigraine sufferers tend to get irritable bowel syndrome when they eat foods that trigger this allergic reaction, especially cow dairy. One of the most pronounced pains with migraines, is the pain in the neck with the muscle spasms and it can notify you that the migraine is coming and it is essential if you get the muscle spasms that you treat the spasms immediately with topical cannabis salve.\n\nI knew that cannabis helped me but I did not like the psychoactive effect because I need to work so I love the high CBD cannabis tincture, Jayden's Juice, and take it regularly to stop my migraine events.\n\nIf you have a migraine, drink a large glass of water, use the cannabis salve on your neck, take a dose of D-ribose (available in the health food store) to support your RNA and take your CBD cannabis but depending on your pain level, you might find the 4:1, CBD : THC sub lingual spray gives great relief.\n\nOnce your migraine has started to resolve, You need to ask yourself, \"What did I do to myself?\" because the quicker you realize your migraine triggers the quicker you can eliminate your migraines if you will avoid those triggers.\n\nMore migraines will be precipitated if you allow your vitamin D serum level (25- OH D) to fall to low (below 50 ng/ML) so do consider taking approximately 10,000 international units of vitamin D3 with food daily as long as your kidney function is normal.\n\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10557-markdown","title":"Can cannabis help alleviate migraines? ","slug":"can-cannabis-help-alleviate-migraines","content":"\"I have had bad migraines that come at the same time monthly and sometimes I experience nausea. This has been happening since I was a teenager. I am wondering if cannabis can help stop them and/or alleviate the pain.\"\n_____________________\nHeadaches in women, particularly migraines, are tied to shifts in the levels of the female hormone estrogen during your menstrual cycle. Estrogen levels drop right before the start of your menstrual flow.\n\nCannabis has been shown to reduce the frequency of migraines and it also works quickly to relieve the symptoms of tension headaches as they occur.\n\nMigraines may be the result of generators such as a bright light or loud noises triggers a chemical reaction in the brain. We have our own built-in endocannabinoid system that produces a substance called anandamide that is very similar in structure to cannabis. Sometimes our endocannabinoids, usually released to restore equilibrium, are low. When this happens and we have endocannabinoid dysfunction, resulting in an inability for the brain to normalize communication. Without these endocannabinoids and their respective functions, a migraine may subsequently occurs.\n\nThey is plenty of anecdotal evidence that has shown the effectiveness of cannabis in treating pain caused by migraines and chronic headaches.\n\nVarious strains that may help include the Hazes, Purple Urkle, Grand Daddy Purple and Purple Kush.\nIf migraines occur frequently, a very small, daily dose of THC may be helpful. \nMany people have also successfully used CBD tinctures to alleviate migraines. \n\ndrbluto\n_____________________\nSome patients get relief from applying a cannabis roll-on, tincture, or salve to the temples at the first hint of a migraine. Worth a try!\n\njaene\n_____________________\nHow each person responds to cannabis medicine varies so greatly it is hard to say for certain how you will react. However, cannabis is widely used to treat migraines and many patients have success with a variety of cannabis products. Patients have reported that taking a high-CBD tincture (under the tongue for faster absorption into the blood stream) and rubbing a cannabis topical on their temples (or other tense areas of the head) at the first sign of migraine can prevent it from fully developing. Others feel that smoking can do the same, but that can come with psychoactivity (feeling high) so cannot be used at all times. Patients have also reported that when a migraine has set in, eating an edible with THC and CBD and then taking a nap can treat the migraine without having to turn to pharmaceuticals. Experimenting with what works best for you is the answer, knowing that other people have found migraine relief from cannabis.\n\nandrea13\n_____________________\nYou may want to consider taking an 8:1 ratio of CBD: THC sublingual spray or tincture for daily use as a preventative measure. At this ratio, you should not experience any psychoactivity; I have heard good things about Anxiety Relief Tincture by Alta California Botanicals. Higher CBD ratios are also available from Treatwell and Care By Design.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that a migraine is about to hit, and you know that you will not be driving or need to be productive, you can vape a high-CBD strain with some THC, such as Canna Tsu. There may be some psychoactivity from this, so as with all marijuana products, go low and slow when first starting out until you find the correct dosage for yourself.\r\n\r\nIf your migraines are the result of tension, you can consider applying a topical to the temples, back of neck and the shoulders. Two popular options that come to mind are Xternal and Sweet ReLeaf; these are both non-psychoactive.\r\n\r\nIf you would like to try edibles, start with 2.5 mg and work your way up. A good option may be Kiva's Petra mints as they are dosed at 2.5mg per mint and allow you plenty of control when dosing. Keep in mind that it can take anywhere from 1-2 hours to feel the effects of edibles, so again, take the smallest dose and work your way up gradually until you find what works for you.  \r\n\r\nFinally, a healthy diet, daily exercise, staying hydrated, and keeping a regular schedule are also helpful.\n\nashleigh\n_____________________\nI have had migraines for over 30 years so I have spent a lot of time researching this problem. My migraines began after a neck & back injury but when I did my genetic chart right there was, I don't clear toxic substances well from my genetic chart affecting my chromosomes, so I do encourage you to have a genetic chart done so you can balance your nutrients to help support your body to do effective detoxification.\n\nWhat's toxic? Chemicals in our environment and chemicals that are hidden in the foods that we eat. One of the worst offending chemicals is free glutamate. MSG is a free glutamate and it is often times hidden in our foods especially when you go out to eat. \n\nConsider eliminating all free glutamate's from your diet since they are neurologically toxic especially to people who have migraines or anxiety issues.\n\nConsider visiting www.truthinlabeling.org for more information.  \nPlease view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4SD5f2toQ\nThe CBD's have greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines but I still do get migraines.\n\nWhen I get a migraine I immediately drink a large glass of water  in case I'm dehydrated, I drink a cup of black coffee (Don't do this if you're allergic or if you have to have milk or sugar added),I do I a scoop of d-ribose under my tongue and I will typically vaporize a high CBD cannabis for relief in approximately 10 minutes.\nI also started taking extra CBD tincture at bedtime but most importantly I have become a fanatic about my food intake because I don't want the long-term consequences of brain diseases from excessive neurotoxic free glutamate in my diet. You may be interested in looking at the research Katherine Reid, PhD, has come up with regarding free glutamate's and the diseases these cause and you may also become fanatical about your diet for long-term health.\n\nGood luck on your quest, for improved health, migraines are a good thing to get rid of!\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nI have a product that works very well for migraines.  It combines gingko bilboa with blue dream cannabis into an edible with several other super foods and potent herbs including ashwagandha and Yerba Mate (caffeine).  The gingko bilboa increases blood flow to the brain, the cannabis reduces inflammation and pain. The ahhwagandha inhibits over excited neurological activity.  Really, you cannot get a better formula.  Mine contains quite a bit more but the key things you want is an indica mj, gingko and ahhwagandha extract.\n\ne420bar\n_____________________\nHey there, \n\nI hope this finds you well! \n\nCannabis has been known to help headaches / migraines - \"CBD has been found to be very effective at treating migraines because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.\" \n\nI found that quote above from this article which seems to be pretty helpful in explaining // https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57f283d9e4b4f6000a8dba0e/the-best-cbd-marijuana-strains-for-migraines\n\nBest, \n- Nurit w/ ONA\n\nnurit\n_____________________\nAt times, I feel like I am a headache specialist since I have multiple factors in my genetic make up that predisposes me to headaches, especially migraines. \nIf you want a Sativa, I think Jack Herer is tough to beat for a headache since, when vaporized it tends to dissipate my headache in about 10-15 minutes but I also use the CBD dominant salve my neck and drink a large glass of waterIn case I'm dehydrated.\nI also really enjoy a high CBD strain such as AC/DC, not only good for pain but also stops anxiety.\nYou will have to experiment a little bit to see what works best for you. Cannabis is great medicine for headache and you might even find that a CBD dominant tincture spray such as \n8:1, CBD: THC, used under the tongue functions as well as Ibuprofen or Aleve without the nasty side effects.\nIf you are having headaches from stress, you very likely would benefit by adding more CBD's to your treatment plan.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHey there,\n\nI've treated a good number of patients with migraines with good success.  Here's a video I've put together that dives into the research on medical marijuana and migraines.  It also provides info on the results I've seen in the migraine patients I've treated with medical marijuana. \n\nI hope you find it helpful.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/2Ot1oTigTu8\n\nWith Gratitude,\nDr. Patel\n\ndrrachnapatel\n_____________________\nCurrently there are many articles on our website dealing with your question regarding medical marijuana for migraines so I recommend you start by doing a search for the articles. \nMigraines indicate that your brain has been poisoned and it creates a vascular response leaving you with a headache.\nConsider eliminating all free glutamate's (MSG) 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.  \nSince I do experience migraines I always keep a list of the chemicals that convert to MSG in my body and if I get a migraine I'm always searching on that list to see if I have contaminated myself knowingly and that food or substance will be banned from my consumption.\nWhen I do experience a Migraine headache I will drink a large glass of water, a cup of black coffee, I apply CBD dominant Cannabis salve on the back of my neck to stop the muscle spasms and I will vape either an ACDC (CBD dominate) or Jack Herer ( Sativa dominant) to stop the migraine in about 10 minutes but if the headache is not gone in 10 minutes I may vape a little more cannabis. I do keep Sumatriptan on hand for an emergency if I can't get my migraine to resolve in any other way. \nI have found that taking a high dose of CBD at bedtime has greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines but it did take a couple of months to build up the protective effects. CBD does protect your brain from the chemicals that cause migraines and the toxic chemicals can produce brain dysfunction if those chemicals are not eliminated or if you are not using CBD to protect yourself when you are getting migraines. Always have the CBD dominant salve on hand to apply to your neck when you notice discomfort because you can often times abort the migraine before it fully involves if you apply the salve promptly.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nI think if you search the chat room with the word 'migraines' you will come up with a lot of information. You need CBDs and tinctures may be a great place to start. If you get more CBDs into your body you should be able to stop the severity and the frequency of the migraines because you will be protecting your brain with the CBD's. Free glutamates in your diet as well as other chemicals found in the migraine articles in our website chat room online have the potential to cause damage to your brain and neurological disease so those chemicals should be eliminated immediately. Please see www.truthandlabeling.org for the foods that create free glutamate in your body. You need CBD's in your body for protection before you start doing high THC or you could increase your pain, Blood pressure, muscle spasms and anxiety until you put more CBD's in to balance the THC's. Please, remember a high CBD with a high THC will put you to sleep. Migraine sufferers are very chemically sensitive and you do not detoxify well so, think twice before chemical exposures including cigarette smoke, perfumed or scented products, herbicides, pesticides and cleaning products.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nvape pens are electronic devices that allow you to vaporize cannabis concentrates without the need of a glass bong(oil rig and nail). Commonly a vape pen is comprised of a battery that is usually rechargeable and a cartridge that contains your chosen concentrate. Either there is a button you must hold or some have the capability of only requiring an inhaling force to start vaporizing. They are very good for on the go if concentrates are you chosen form of medicine.\nHope this helps!\n\nadoptadapt420\n_____________________\nSeveral of my clients have reported the cessation of tinnitus, others have not. Migraines are well controlled in most cases. I recommend whole spectrum CBD for my patients with a maintenance dose and higher doses for acute episodes of migraines.\n\ndrblair\n_____________________\nThere is anecdotal evidence that CBD can be effective for those with a history of migraines refractory to traditional pharmaceutical interventions.\n\nNP Joshua\n_____________________\nHello! Cannabis can be a very effective treatment for migraine. Before trying any medication I always recommend to examine your lifestyle and see if you can uncover any triggers that cause migraines. Common ones are stress, neck pain, dehydration, hormonal changes, skipping meals, getting less sleep, weather or temperature changes, alcohol, aged cheeses, artificial sugars, food additives, among others! Keeping a migraine journal can help. When you get a migraine, write down what you've had to drink, eat, what your stress level has been and any other notable facts for the 24 hours before the onset of the migraine. Over time you may see some commonalities. Avoiding these triggers can help prevent migraine. Some migraines are seemingly unavoidable and that's where cannabis can help. You'll want to take the cannabis at the onset of a migraine to have the best chance of decreasing it's severity. What kind of cannabis that works the best depends on the person, so you might try a higher THC indica/sativa hybrid in a vapor pen or perhaps a higher CBD (20:1) in a vapor pen. This question is very common and here are a couple other responses:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/answers/58050709594da7000b69834e/i-have-migraine-headaches-what-would-you-recommend\nBest of luck!\n\ndrjacquelynlew","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":72,"numPages":7,"currentPage":7,"id":5514,"name":"Migraines","slug":"migraines","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}