{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/nausea/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6792-markdown","title":"Bone Cancer- Multiple Myeloma","slug":"bone-cancer-multiple-myeloma","content":"\"My mother in law has multiple myeloma and is starting a new treatment that will make her sick, nausea & vomiting. I heard that I can get a \"caregiver\" card online that will allow me to purchase products that will help her. Is that true?\"\n_____________________\nYes, you can ask our Customer Service team for a Caregiver Recommendation when your mother-in-law gets ready to see the doctor. The process is as follows:\n1) Create an account on HelloMD in the name of your mother-in-law\n2) Ask the Customer Service team for a Caregiver card when you connect with them\n3) Be present in the video meeting with the doctor, and your mother-in-law\n\nYou mother-in-law will be issued the doctors recommendation, and you will additionally get the Caregiver form. This will enable you to purchase products on behalf of the patient.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6695-markdown","title":"How do I get started with cannabis?","slug":"how-do-i-get-started-with-cannabis","content":"\"I am new to medical marijuana, am undergoing \"aggressive chemo\" for breast cancer and want some help with nausea, pain and sleeping.\r\n\"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question and a meaty topic. I will leave it to others to comment on your specific situation with chemo, but in short your getting started steps are:\n\n1) Connect with a doctor and get a recommendation so that you can become a legal medical cannabis user. The doctor will also give you basic advice on products, but usually not too many specifics.\n\n2) Find a knowledgable resource to assist you in product selection. This might be a medical professional, a 'bud tender' who works for a dispensary, or a consultant that has helped people like yourself through similar situations. \n\n3) Find a trusted retailer that can sell you appropriate medications.\n\nHere is a getting started guide we write for some basic learning: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana\n\nIf you have further questions as your proceed, feel free to post them here and people in our community will help you as you go.\n\nmark\n_____________________\nIn general cannabis products cannot be mailed through USPS, but certainly there are delivery services available that can bring medications to your home.\n\naghamaisam","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6677-markdown","title":"I have a recurrence of breast cancer and am about to undergo therapy. ","slug":"i-have-a-recurrence-of-breast-cancer-and-am-about-to-undergo-therapy","content":"\"What strains do you recommend to not only help fight fatigue, nausea and all of the other unpleasant side effects of chemo, but also to potentially help kill the cancer cells?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a wonderfully diverse plant and produces different effects based on the genetics of the plant, the growing conditions and how it is utilized. I would experiment with different strains to find out what works best for you. Whole plant CBD rich tinctures help in a variety of ways, and that is where I would start. Rick Simpson Oil (hash oil) is a very potent extract of whole plant cannabis that is often used to treat cancer. Cannabis has been shown to prevent metastasis, prevent angiogenesis and even help remove cancerous cells.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6668-markdown","title":"My husband is taking THC for brain cancer and is vomiting and nauseous lately. Could it be the THC?","slug":"my-husband-is-taking-thc-for-brain-cancer-and-is-vomiting-and-nauseous-lately-could-it-be-the-thc","content":"\"My husband has been on THC for brain cancer for two months now--he has 1 month to go to complete his 60 grams--have been up to .5 grams within a 12 hour time frame for about a week now.  However, he has become very nauseous recently and has thrown up the last dosages I have given him. Also, he does not have much of an appetite and has lost weight.  His brain tumor keeps him bedridden because that's how the tumor has affected his mobility and gait.  When he sits up in bed he gets nausea. Thus, instead of curing nausea and increasing his appetite something seems to be creating the opposite effect--more nausea and vomiting.  Do you believe it could be the medical marijuana?  I mix his primarily THC with CBD oil and sometimes add a CBD tincture with the THC.  Would you please advise?\"\n_____________________\nYour husband is taking THC pills? Marinol? I would switch to a whole plant extract with CBD and THC that also contains the other cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis. This should be more effective.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nSmoking or vaping cannabis can help with the immediate symptoms of nausea and vomiting. You can also put the oil on his gum and let it absorb through his mucous membranes. Obviously, this is a complex situation and there may not be one cause for his symptoms. YOu should also make sure the product you are giving him has been tested by a lab. CBD impacts the effect of the THC so you might try giving it independently. Again, inhalation can have an immediate impact on nausea.\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nUnfortunately in this population progression of disease can lead to these types of symptoms.  If you have not already done so, please contact your physician so that they can rule out acute issues such as hydrocephalus, acute bleed, increased edema, or rapid progression of disease.  Cannabis should assist with nausea and vomiting rather than exacerbate it.\n\nNP Joshua","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6591-markdown","title":"I suffer from vertigo. Can you recommend a strain that would be effective for my dizziness and nausea?","slug":"i-suffer-from-vertigo-can-you-recommend-a-strain-that-would-be-effective-for-my-dizziness-and-nausea","content":"\n_____________________\nI would try a high CBD whole plant extract that can be used as a sublingual tincture, with a ratio of CBD to THC of around 20 to 1. You may also want to experiement with vaporization of High CBD as well. \n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nAn edible or flower high in CBD such as harlequin will be your best bet. CBD gives off the relaxing and medical effects of marijuana without the psychoactive 'side effect'. \n\ngreendoorwest\n_____________________\nI was diagnoised with vertigo a couple days ago and I Love HindI kush helps so much with the anxiety and nausea with barely any lightheadedness. If you get really nauseous I like platinum kush. I’m very big on indicas. If you go on leaffly.com they break down each strain and ranks side effects like dizz and how much it helps with stress, na, etc. \n\nThattvicki","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11482-markdown","title":"Adverse reaction to Hash","slug":"adverse-reaction-to-hash","content":"\"Last night I had an adverse reaction to Hash and had to go to the hospital. Nearly immediately after smoking a bowl of shake with a little Hash sprinkled on top, I became paranoid and started experiencing hallucination, nausea, shaking, etc. I felt like I was going to die. Super freaked out! I have smoked from time to time and never had this issue before. At the hospital, they gave me a dose of Ativan - worked like a charm - I nearly immediately calmed down, closed my eyes and started feeling better. Total time of ordeal about 120 min. Anyone else ever experienced this? Can't be that rare can it?\"\n_____________________\nYou are not alone my friend. Cannabis (especially concentrated forms) can cause severe anxiety and nausea in some individuals. While it may be very distressing and scary, the adverse effects of cannabis are not dangerous. You may feel as though you are going to die, but rest assured that NO ONE has ever overdosed from cannabis. Do you know the contents of the hashish? It may have been mixed with other substances. You may also have experienced cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which can be relieved with a hot shower or bath. Also CBD has been shown to be a helpful antidote to THC over-intoxication. Make sure you are well hydrated, well rested and that the set and setting are comfortable and safe.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11342-markdown","title":"I am 78 years old and suffer from chronic headaches, nausea, and neuropathy in my feet.  ","slug":"i-am-78-years-old-and-suffer-from-chronic-headaches-nausea-and-neuropathy-in-my-feet","content":"\"I am registered with HelloMD and will receive my cannabis card in a few days via US Mail.  Can I come to your location for consultation and cannabis formula recommendation and purchase?  I live in Northern California but  will be in Palo Alto the end of next week.\"\n_____________________\nI'm sorry to hear that you are suffering so much. I am not a doctor but I am part of HelloMD and we are so glad you chose our service. At HelloMD we do not offer personalized consultations for product recommendations at the moment, past our initial consult. You have asked your question on the Le Shoppe business listing, which has a location in Palo Alto. However, they are delivery only.\n\nIt sounds as if you need a personalized approach. Two suggestions:\n\nFirst, if you are located in or around Santa Rosa, you can see one of HelloMD's favorite doctors, Dr Sharon Olson. If you look within our Trust Pilot reviews you will see how much patients appreciate her advice. You can also check out all of her answers here to see her approach:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/people/DrOlson\n\nAnother option is to have a consultation with GreenHealth Consulting, which is run by a woman named Eloise Theisen. She consults with individuals to help them find the best approach for their condition. Given your age and your condition finding the right product and dosage is critical!  Here is an article I wrote about Eloise:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/medical-cannabis-counseling-helping-dementia-and-cancer-patients-find-relief\n\nThe other option is to go to a dispensary storefront and speak to the staff. If you choose this route, i would go to a dispensary that has a lot of familiarity with medical consumers. The most well known dispensary in all of California is called Harborside. They are located in the East Bay and have a knowledgeable staff.\n\nThis answer represents my opinion and I am not a doctor, but I hope this helps you.\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nI am a physician doing Integrated or Functional medicine and I do offer private services in Northern California since I am based in the Santa Rosa area if you need more personalized care. I do work for HelloMD but our consultation, if you see me locally, will be outside the HelloMD business. I work with a couple other doctors doing consultations for people using cannabis who need additional help with their medicines. The office is listed under Dr Hulter in Santa Rosa at 3806 Sebastopol Ave.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11249-markdown","title":"My  dog has occasional seizures and is having frequent issues with nausea.  What's the best product for her?","slug":"my-dog-has-occasional-seizures-and-is-having-frequent-issues-with-nausea-whats-the-best-product-for-her","content":"\"She is about 7lbs and I am interested in CBD but am struggling to find a good study to prove its effectiveness.\"\n_____________________\nEpilepsy is one of many reasons why customers use Treatibles, and with great success.  We have collected data from over 2000 customers and the results conclude this.  Treatibles customers use the product for a myriad of conditions, as the endocannabinoid system regulates many homeostatic functions and can provide overall health to the whole system.  Treatibles are safe and non-toxic, and can be used in conjunction with any other medications your dog is taking.  CBD is the active ingredient in Epidiolex, which is a seizure medication in development for children.  We are not veterinarians and cannot advise on whether Treatibles would be a replacement or concomitant regimen, but many Treatibles customers use the product exclusively.  \n\nHere are two studies which show that CBD produces anti-nausea effects:\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11973447\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21827451\n\nThese studies show that CBD has anticonvulsant properties and therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy:\n\nSeizures\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6975285\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22520455\n\nlisag\n_____________________\nAs we don't treat pets here, (that's solely for a Veterinarian) you may find it helpful to research CBD oil in veterinary medicine.   You will find that many veterinarians are treating dogs that suffer from seizures with CBD.\n\nwendynp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10932-markdown","title":"My Dad, recovering from chemotherapy, asked his doctor for cannabis treatment and got prescribed Marinol","slug":"my-dad-recovering-from-chemotherapy-asked-his-doctor-for-cannabis-treatment-and-got-prescribed-marinol","content":"\"and it's not working. Marinol (aka: Dronabinol - the active ingredient) is a synthetic version of THC and is often prescribed to combat nausea and/or to stimulate appetite - both common symptoms of chemotherapy.  However, the drug does not seem to work at all.  Any suggestions?  \"\n_____________________\nWhere does your dad live? Do whatever is needed to help him. Some states have cbd laws in place, and treat small amounts of medical cannabis as a minor infraction. (not a crime for which one is arrested) \nMarinol can be helpful, but whole plant cannabis is far more effective. \n\nMarinol is the trade name for Dronabinol. It is pure synthetic delta9-THC PLUS the 2.5 mg capsule contains gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 5 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide black, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 10 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide. (from rxlist.com)\n\nPeople tend to experience more side effects from marinol than they do with whole plant cannabis. Pure THC can cause people to experience very strong psychoactive effects, including paranoia and  anxiety. \nMaybe most importantly is that marinol can be difficult to dose, as the oral capsules do not take effect for several hours, while inhaled cannabis can provide relief within minutes. \n\nWhole plant cannabis has over 50 different cannabinoids, of which delta9-THC is just one. All of these cannabinoids, terpenes, aromatics and other compounds work together, providing a synergistic effect stronger than the sum of their parts. \n\nLester Grinspoon, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, stated in the 2001 issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy:\n\"I have yet to examine a patient who has used both smoked marijuana and Marinol who finds the latter more useful; the most common reason for using Marinol is the illegality of marijuana, and many patients choose to ignore the law when they believe that the difference between the two puts their health, comfort or economic well-being at risk.\nIf patients were legally allowed to use marijuana, relatively few would choose Marinol.\nL. Grinspoon, MD\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10843-markdown","title":"Breast Cancer MMJ Question","slug":"breast-cancer-mmj-question","content":"\"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer. We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. \n\n\n\n\nShe is doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168 mg. She is still doing the sublingual method, but hasn't increased it much yet as she doesn't want to get high. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't (Greenbridge site). So there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit.\n\nMy question are, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results?  Is it okay to stay with the daytime low doses and rely more on the heavier rectal administratrion at night? Thanks!\n\n\n\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colo-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \n\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\n\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \n\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \n\nMay I suggest you visit the WAMM (https://wamm.org) Website. This dispensary has been in existence for many years and has worked extensively with cancer patients. \n\nYou may have already read this, but this article was published last summer and may be helpful as well.\n\nhttp://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2015/06/02/treating-breast-cancer-with-cannabis-why-the-treatment-must-match-the-classification/\n\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10841-markdown","title":"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer","slug":"my-girlfriend-is-dealing-with-stage-4-breast-cancer","content":"\"We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. She was doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't; so there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit. My question is, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results? Thanks\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colol-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \r\n\r\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\r\n\r\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \r\n\r\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \r\n\r\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart\n_____________________\nMy clients have all had excellent results using hemp derived CBD 90mg per day along with some added terpenes.\n\ndrblair","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10727-markdown","title":"I'm 10 weeks pregnant and have morning sickness. Can marijuana help with the nausea?","slug":"im-10-weeks-pregnant-and-have-morning-sickness-can-marijuana-help-with-the-nausea","content":"\"My morning sickness lasts all day long and I'm totally drained. \"\n_____________________\nMarijuana may be helpful for nausea in general.  However, it is currently not advised to take medical marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding, because cannabis does enter the placenta and breast milk. Not taking medical marijuana is the current recommendation provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Pediatricians (ACP).\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nA recent study out of the University of Adelaide which studied a group of 5500 women stated the following:\n\n\"The results, published online ahead of print in the journal Reproductive Toxicology, show that once all other major risk factors have been accounted for, continued marijuana use through to 20 weeks' gestation is independently associated with a five-fold increase in the risk of pre-term birth.\"\n\nThis is one of the first controlled studies to absolutely show that marijuana in any form is very dangerous for unborn babies. You can read the study from the link below:\n\nhttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news84762.html\n\nThe answer is, Yes it could potentially help with nausea but it would probably be a bad idea to do so based on this recent study. It came out only this month I believe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nActually, I read the study by University of Adelaide and I came away with a different point of view. In the study they admitted the number of women total who fit in the study was very low. They also sited the risk is if you are continuing to use cannabis after the 20th week of pregnancy, then it potentially increases the risk of a preterm delivery. Their definition of preterm was 37 weeks gestation but having delivered babies for 45 years, full term is 40 weeks + or - 2 weeks, or 38 weeks to 42 weeks is considered normal, so in many of the cases we are talking about 1 week early on delivery. That makes this study less significant because a significant number of women will deliver at 37 weeks simply due to miscalculation in the correct date of conception but the study did not assess the baby for age of maturity at birth. \nI do not see where there is any reported negative effect if the mother uses cannabis for morning sickness for a very short time and in the smallest amount possible to relieve symptoms but that the mom should terminate the use before the 20th week of pregnancy. Many moms will use cannabis in active labor to help with relaxation without detrimental effects to the baby especially in comparison to the effect of narcotics, sleeping drugs, benzodiazepines and anesthetics given to the mother in Western Medical treatment, which of course was the reason newborn intensive nurseries were started in the 1970s. The babies born under the effect of Western medical drugs had to be observed because the baby could forget to breath.\nMost mothers will never do a drug if they think there's potential harm to the baby so I really don't advocate any drugs at all during pregnancy or birth, I encourage mothers to learn how to cope with discomfort and fear. Fear is typically the reason women will take drugs, she fears the pain could get worse. Hospitals restrict the use of immersion in salt water tubs which will also take the pain away but it's not profitable to the hospital.\nWhen women are given all the information about all the side effects of any of their decisions, the woman typically makes a very wise choice on the side of protecting her baby.\nLearn how to cope with your fear in preparation for your birth but for your morning sickness right now, have soda crackers next to your bed and eat a few of them in the morning before you get out of bed.\nAcupressure bands also help and there are a few homeopathic remedies that work well for nausea in pregnancy. \nThe nausea will pass and you likely will have fun in the second trimester. Babies are so sensitive to chemicals in the first three months of pregnancy, the nausea is a protected factor to keep you from ingesting anything that could potentially harm your baby.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nAlthough I'm not qualified to answer this question as it relates to the safety of your unborn baby, I can tell that I was on a high-dosage of antibiotics after a dog bite. The trip to the ER resulted in the worst flu I've had in my life. So that I could keep down a couple bites of banana AND the antibiotics, I used a THC spray that goes under your tongue (sublingual), worked like a charm!\n\nGood luck hon... I have 2 kids and only had nausea with my daughter, but it was VERY brief.\n\n~kc\n\nkcsnowhite\n_____________________\nI would like to address Dr. Olson's comments as to the University of Adelaide study that is referenced. While the authors admit that the number of preterm labor was small, their study group was quite large. The universal definition of preterm birth is one that is earlier then 37 weeks and the percent of women who fall under this definition is normally 11%. This study has shown 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\nThe study stresses that they could not evaluate short term use or define any length of time at all that cannabis use was acceptable to use without effecting these statistics. They did not address cannabis use for labor. However I would doubt that, as a Schedule 1drug, cannabis would be allowed in any hospital delivery setting. And I do not know of any living creature at birth who \"forgets to breath\" with \"Western medical drugs\". \n\nAs Dr. Olson pointed out there are many other methods other then cannabis to help with the nausea of morning sickness that can occur early in pregnancy. No one knows why morning sickness occurs. Some think its tied to the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) that is elevated in the first trimester of pregnancy or other hormones such as estrogen.\n\nAll of that being said, I believe the take away message is that with your unborn child's health at risk, why take a chance using cannabis at all?\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nDespite claims that cannabis has no detrimental effects to the fetus, I am not aware of any studies substantiating the statement, thereby proving it to be safe during pregnancy. I would like to see the studies that have determined how much is not too much, how long is not too long, and what makes it's use up until the 20th gestational week safe. Despite it's many medicinal benefits, it is a potent, psychoactive substance which alters brain function.  It has been repeatedly shown to affect neurodevelopment in adolescents and young adults whose brains are still developing. While anecdotal accounts may be dismissive, there is no data to show that this affect does not have lifelong consequences. As an advocate for children with learning and behavior problems who have been in the family court system, where history of marijuana use during pregnancy is commonplace, I would tread very cautiously. Until there is solid clinical data showing that there is absolutely no risk to the developing fetus, I recommend erring on the side of caution and refraining from using it. For more serious conditions in the pediatric population, such as intractable seizures, intractable pain, or malignancy, then I would argue that the benefit may outweigh the risk. I maintain that until we know with certainty that cannabis is not harmful to the fetus, there are other safe and effective holistic ways of dealing with nausea during pregnancy. \n\ndrfrye","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":4,"currentPage":3,"id":5553,"name":"Nausea","slug":"nausea","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}