{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/nausea/4","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10702-markdown","title":"i have a really bad flu","slug":"i-have-a-really-bad-flu","content":"\"can marijuana help with my fever, chills and nausea?\"\n_____________________\nSorry to hear you are experiencing flu symptoms. First and foremost, if you have (or if you develop) any shortness of breath, you should report immediately to the ER. There is no recommended therapy for seasonal flu in adults other than for symptomatic relief. As with any illness, it is always advised to be sure you are getting adequate water, nutrition, and rest. \n\nAcetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used to treat fever, headache, and muscle aches due to influenza.  Similarly, cannabis has been found to alleviate common flu symptoms.  However, cannabis should not be smoked or vaporized, as inhalation may worsen respiratory symptoms. \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10648-markdown","title":"I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. ","slug":"i-have-been-diagnosed-with-myasthenia-gravis","content":"\"I need to have my spleen removed. I am also on chemo for tumors that have appeared my lungs. I am losing weight and wondering if cannabis could help with nausea from chemo and appetite too. I am already on so many drugs though, I don't want to complicate things more. Your advice? \"\n_____________________\nMyasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system creates proteins (antibodies) that block or damage acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction.  Acetylcholine is necessary for muscle stimulation; therefore, patients with myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness and fatigue which tends to worsen with activity. One of the mainstays of medicinal therapy is acetylcholinesterase inhibition which prevents the turnover of acetylcholine.  This allows higher levels of acetylcholine and more time for acetylcholine to interact with its receptor and cause muscle contraction.  \n\nIt turns out the cannabis not only modulates (inhibits) the immune system but also inhibits acetylcholinesterase.  The exact mechanism is not known at this time, but the good news is that cannabis may be helpful as a supplemental therapy for myasthenia gravis!\n\nAs far as offsetting the side effects of chemotherapy, cannabis has been helpful for many patients living with and treating cancer.  Cannabis helps alleviate nausea and vomiting and is a powerful appetite stimulant.  In general, cannabis does not adversely interact with other medications, because it has a different mechanism of action than most drugs.  Still, it is recommended that you discuss using cannabis as a supplemental therapy with your oncologist.\n\ndredmunds","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}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":36,"numPages":4,"currentPage":4,"id":5553,"name":"Nausea","slug":"nausea","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}