{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/suppository/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11162-markdown","title":"Might a rectal cannabis suppository help pudendal neuralgia pain? ","slug":"might-a-rectal-cannabis-suppository-help-pudendal-neuralgia-pain","content":"\"And is there such a thing as cannabis cream that can be used rectally, instead of a suppository?\"\n_____________________\nIt might. Rectal cannabis suppositories have been gaining more acceptance as people realize that this delivery method is easy, pain free and avoids the \"first pass\" metabolism, for the most part. This means that the cannabis avoids becoming metabolized in the liver, where it is metabolized by other routes before helping the patient.\n\nThere have been no studies for pudendal neuralgia and cannabis suppositories however. It has provided anecdotal relief to patients suffering from chronic sciatic nerve pain and well as low spinal pain. Foria is one product that has been used to help treat many pelvic type pain syndromes. \n\nApplication of a cream, other than on the skin around the anus, may prove more difficult then inserting a suppository however.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nI'm trying to find out what I should use instead of my pharmaceuticals for  chronic back and sleep, anxiety and to help with bipolar symptom s.  I don't want to get high or paranoid or get the munchies\n\ndodger","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11124-markdown","title":"Where can I buy foria relief?","slug":"where-can-i-buy-foria-relief","content":"\"I am having trouble finding foria suppositories, anyone know of a statewide delivery that carries these?\"\n_____________________\nIf you live in Colorado or California, you can join the Foria collective and order Relief online: ForiaPleasure.com\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nIf you are a California resident with a medical marijuana recommendation, you can join Foria's collective and order our products directly on-line.    You can also find our products in dispensaries and delivery services across the state. \n\nIf you are a Colorado resident or visitor, you can find our products in recreational and medical dispensaries. \n\nPlease visit our store locator to find a dispensary near you.  You can filter by the products they carry. http://foriapleasure.com/apps/store-locator\n\nkarin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11088-markdown","title":"colitis and CBD","slug":"colitis-and-cbd","content":"\"I have Ulcerative colitis, I am interested in using products like CBD that are not psycho-active, are there others products like this? I found a suppository on the Foria site, but it's purpose is different, could I use this for colitis?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis has been shown to be very helpful with inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis. CBD has potent anti-inflammatory effects and I have spoken with many patients who attest to the benefits of cannabis in helping with pain, cramping, nausea, appetite and mood elevation. Cannabis also helps to lessen the side effects of other medications. The foria suppository has many applications, and I think it would be very helpful for inflammatory bowel disease as well as painful conditions of the digestive system and pelvic region in general. I don't know of other products that would be comparable to the foria suppositories, but it would seem that one could easily make an cannabis oil infusion and use it in a similar fashion.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10968-markdown","title":"How do cannabis suppositories work exactly?","slug":"how-do-cannabis-suppositories-work-exactly","content":"\n_____________________\nThe rectal absoprtion of cannabis suppositories is very high, and maybe as high as 75%. Placement of the suppository will have an impact on the absorption.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI would like to think that the suppositories would help but unfortunately, the circulation from the rectum goes to the liver so it may not be concentrated enough in the pelvis and actually the problem is coming from the low back. It would likely be far more productive if you used the topical cannabis balm on your low back, wait 5 minutes and apply another layer and you should obtain hours of relief. You may want to try the suppository in your lower rectum just to see if it provides any relief. You may also need magnesium to relax any muscle spasm and you may need vitamin D3. If you have too much calcium without enough vitamin D, your body will have more muscle spasms as the body puts the calcium into the muscles instead of in the bone. It may be very significant for you to balance these minerals and vitamins.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nTo clarify Dr. Olson's response. The venous drainage of the rectum has three major veins. The superior, middle and inferior rectal veins. The superior vein drains to the liver and the middle and inferior ones bypass the liver and enter the systemic circulation directly and therefor avoid metabolism. \n\nA company called Foria makes a specific suppository that is used for woman's menstrual cramps inserted vaginally. There has been anecdotal evidence that when inserted rectally for people who have back pain that it can help. Its direct action may also help the type of rectal spasms that you are having. You might have to adjust the dosing amounts to see what may work for you. Again, as with all cannabis products, start low and go slow when increasing your dosages.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nI can not comment on Dr. Frankel's study as I am not a clinician. I can say that anecdotally we have heard from many, many people at HelloMD suppositories it helps with pain. It does not create a head high but my feeling when I have used a rectal cannabis suppository is overall pain relief and relaxation. Everyone responds differently but many people say it helps with PMS cramping and lower back pain specifically. Here is an article we wrote on cannabis suppositories: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/the-butt-of-the-story-why-rectal-cannabis-is-a-great-choice-for-many-patients\n\n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nPlease check out this resource: https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2015/01/22/cannabis-suppositories-why-the-posterior-is-superior/\n\nIt appears as though Inhalation and oral are around 10-25% in bioavailability, while rectally the cannabinoids are up to 70% in bioavailability.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nIn the case of THC, the liver transforms around half of what is ingested into the significantly more psychoactive metabolite 11-Hydroxy-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol. While not harmful in and of itself and potentially of therapeutic benefit, this molecule causes much more intense cognitive effects than THC. Rectal administration not only avoids these effects, but also allows a much greater proportion of THC to eventually reach the blood stream. This increase in overall efficiency is also shown in the different levels of bio-availability that different administration routes afford. Rectal administration also allows for medicine to exert effects over localized ailments (e.g., hemorrhoidal tissue, inflammation of the rectum, or tumors in the rectal cavity). This form of use also has a much faster uptake than oral administration (around 10 minutes, on average) and leads to more consistent blood concentrations of the active constituents. The speed and reliability of their uptake combined with their circumvention of many of the issues surrounding both ingestion and inhalation make rectal applications an excellent addition to both new and pre-existing therapeutic regimens.\n\nclaude\n_____________________\nWe're so sorry to hear about your condition. With that said, we're glad to see this question being asked as there are probably others out there who are wondering the same thing. There is a company called Foria that has a line of suppositories which come in capsules with 60mg of THC and 10mg of CBD. We currently only carry women suppositories but will expand the catralogue soon. In the interim feel free to browse our catalogue here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections\n\npetergdw","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10939-markdown","title":"I typically take medicinal candy containing 11mg THC and it lasts 5 - 7 hours","slug":"i-typically-take-medicinal-candy-containing-11mg-thc-and-it-lasts-5-7-hours","content":"\"My concern is if I take an anal suppository containing 60mg THC will it induce much stronger psychotropic effects?\n(which I would prefer it wouldn't --11mg orally is just right for me)\"\n_____________________\nIt is not uncommon for oral/ingestible formulations of cannabis to have effects persisting from 2-8 hours.  If you are experiencing undesirable side effects, I would suggest cutting your candy in half, or even quarters, and reassessing.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10898-markdown","title":"Getting Desperate with Breast Cancer MMJ","slug":"getting-desperate-with-breast-cancer-mmj","content":"\"My GF has stage four breast cancer.  The doctors gave up on her.  3 and 1/2 weeks ago started her on a regimen (prescribed by a professional) of RSO - 3 times per day sublingually, and a nighttime suppository.  She took as much by mouth as possible (maybe 10 mg), and her rectal administration doubled every week, starting at 42 ml. or so. She was up to around 164 ml. or so this week.  The ratio is 50/50 CBD:THC.\n\nShe is now on an IV for hyrdration and can barely eat.  She is doing worse.\n\nThe consultant came back yesterday with a one-week supply of 1 gram suppositories (syringes), with 90% or so of THC.  We started last night.  We will also finish this weeks' supply of the 164 ml. suppositories during the day (1 per day).\n\nThe problem is that I'm not sure if she can also do the sublingual RSO during the day.\n\nShe isn't vomiting as much during the day, but coughs and vomits at night.\nThe consultant said that sometimes people get worse before they get better, and that she could be getting rid of cancer cells.  She also said that we are early in the game on the RSO program.   We don't know yet.  It might kick in.  I just don't know how she can get worse after beginning the program.  I am guessing that it can take a while for it to start to work.\n\nIf we stay with the full-powered RSO suppositories at night, do you think we might see some results?  This is getting scary.  Should I encourage her to try and do the sublingual, also?  Should we also do the lower dose suppositories?  Thanks.\n\n\"\n_____________________\nFirst I am very sorry that your GF has to suffer with this terrible disease. As I am sure you know there has been anecdotal and lab evidence that cannabis may help certain types of cancer. If you are seeing someone professionally, as you state, who is helping with your GF's treatment and is familiar with her condition, I would suggest continuing with then if you and your GF are comfortable with their advice.\nI wish you and your GF the best.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10871-markdown","title":"I'm wondering if CBD could help with hemorrhoids?","slug":"im-wondering-if-cbd-could-help-with-hemorrhoids","content":"\"I have both internal and external hemorrhoids. Could a topical and or a suppository help manage the symptoms better or even get rid of them??\"\n_____________________\nI know people who have used Bud Barber CBD topical treatment lotion/cream for hemorrhoids and people have observed that it improves their situation. It has predominantly CBD and some THC. It also has a cooling property in it so it may be the relief you are looking for.  I formulate for Bud Barber and several other brands. The product has been around since 2010 and we've sold thousands to people. Hope it helps, it certainly won't harm.\n\ncheridevine\n_____________________\nTHC, CBD, and THCa types of cannabis have anti-inflammatory effects.  You can buy cannabis creams with menthol or try cannabis suppositories as an alternative to traditional over the counter hemorrhoid products.  Hemorrhoid creams and suppositories that you buy over the counter have anti-inflammatory properties as well, but are derived usually from hydrocortisone which is a steroid.  In addition, cannabis tends to create softer stools in patients, which can aid in recovery from hemorrhoids more quickly.\n\ndrb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10821-markdown","title":"What feeling do these Foria suppositories produce? ","slug":"what-feeling-do-these-foria-suppositories-produce","content":"\"Has anyone tried these? What feeling do you get?\"\n_____________________\nForia Relief was (in the words of Foria) \"intended to maximize the muscle relaxing and pain relieving properties of cannabis without inducing a psychotropic 'high.'” Each individually wrapped suppository contains 60mg of THC and 10mg of CBD. It is meant o be inserted vaginally  vaginally so as to effect the discomfort and cramping in the stomach and low back.\n\nI have used Foria Relief on many occasions. I was initially very hesitant as 60mg is a lot of THC and I tend to be THC sensitive. I was assured that it would not give me the high feeling in the head, which tends to be uncomfortable for me if I have too much THC. I was pleasantly surprised that it not only helped my lower back pain, but gave me an all over very relaxed sensation. My head seemed fine, but I was very happy to sit on the couch, watch bad TV and enjoy a few hours of being pain free.\n\nYou definitely need to either keep them in the fridge or place in the fridge before use if the temperature is above 70 degrees as they melt quickly in warmer temps. I really love this product in that addresses women's discomfort and for me at least, it really works.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10818-markdown","title":"Is there a difference with the THC amount when its a suppository? ","slug":"is-there-a-difference-with-the-thc-amount-when-its-a-suppository","content":"\"I am sensitive to THC, so not sure that 60mg of THC would be a good idea. That's the single dosage of this Foria product. I read about it in the news. Any further info on this would be appreciated.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis suppositories may be available in different dosing strengths. It is important to remember that the bioavailability of the drug is much higher when administered rectally (50-60% than when inhaled or taken orally (10-25%). So, the same dose taken rectally will effectively be 4 times stronger. Peak blood plasma levels occur later and are also maintained longer (1-8 hours) as compared to inhalation (3 min - 2 hours) or oral administration (2-4 hours).\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10795-markdown","title":"Is this the same product as the suppositories?","slug":"is-this-the-same-product-as-the-suppositories","content":"\"I am looking for the product advertised for menstrual cramps. My daughter suffers terribly with this problem. \"\n_____________________\nI believe you are referring to Foria Relief. Foria Relief is a fairly new product by Foria that addresses women's menstrual cramps and pain through the use of a suppository. The feedback has been very good regarding the use of this product and people seem to find relief within 20-30 minutes, which may last up to several hours. I have personally used this product for lower back pain and loved it. It creates an all over body sensation of relaxation without the 'head high'. Although the product does contain a lot of THC, it does not leave you feeling impaired.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10689-markdown","title":"I like to know what other products you suggest for Crohn's and if  cannabis suppositories are a good option?","slug":"i-like-to-know-what-other-products-you-suggest-for-crohns-and-if-cannabis-suppositories-are-a-good-option","content":"\n_____________________\nMedical cannabis infused rectal suppositories contain both THC and CBD and, in principle, the rectal insertion offers direct regional delivery of the cannabinoids to the large bowel and lumbopelvic region.\nThe presence of the cannabinoid CBD in the suppository offers unique benefits in the treatment approach to inflammatory bowel disease. CBD relieves pain as an analgesic and anxiety as an anxiolytic, but unlike THC it has unique anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and intestinal anti-prokinetic properties - that means it reduces intestinal contractions that contribute to pain in Crohn's Disease. CBD also offers anti-emetic properties to reduce the nausea and vomiting that characterizes inflammatory bowel disease, sharing this effect with THC. THC plays a role in appetite stimulation in people often ravaged by a disease that can induce the equivalent of a protein calorie malnutrition state.\n     I encourage you to explore the range of cannabis products that may offer alternatives to standard prescription drugs and potentially immune suppressing and expensive biologicals that are being widely marketed to those with Crohns. As rectal suppositories may not be cost effective for use on a daily basis, I would encourage you to begin with a delicious CBD and THC infused edible, taken at night to avoid the sedating effects of high dose CBD during the day. Cheeba Chews, Jaden's Juice, Kiva Bars and even CBDGum's Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee are available in dispensary's and collectives around the state.\n     You may also consider a whole plant extract swallowed as an ingestible or a pure unadulterated CBD from industrial grade hemp. Rick Simpson's oil, Cannavest or PlusCBDoil are popular alternatives that are widely available and can be ordered on line!\n\ndrsumchai","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":3,"currentPage":3,"id":5799,"name":"Suppository","slug":"suppository","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}