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Posted 6/20/2014 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I live in NY, anyone use MM now for their Crohn's? I don't really like marijuana - at least the times I've used in recreationally, does the medical form effect you differently? I hate that spacey feeling and never found the recreational stuff helped my pain at all, but was wondering if the medical grade is different.
Posted 6/21/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
The MM high cbd low thc oil is supposed to be good for crohns. Watch Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his documentary about MM. I plan on trying it when I get to a state where it is legal.
Posted 6/21/2014 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
I have a medical marijuana card here in California and have found it to be a good therapy, but, like you, I'm not always up for the "side effects," so I kind of go through phases of using it and then leaving it alone for a while. I've been reading about a CBD oil that is supposed to be great for inflammation. The doctor from whom I got my prescription recommended taking a bit of it orally, in the evening, every other day. I'm thinking of trying it. I believe one of the goals in current research and testing is to find an oil that is really minimal in side effects.

As far as the medical grade stuff, it does tend to affect you in the same way as the recreational stuff. There are different strains that produce different effects, and the way you take them will cause these effects to vary (such as smoking, vaporizing, ingesting).

I haven't had a lot of luck in ameliorating pain with MM, but it kills nausea dead for me, helps me sleep, and will pick up my appetite (mixed blessing, that last one!).

Sorry I'm not so helpful, but everyone does react differently, and if you're willing to do a little experimenting, you might find a strain/amount/delivery system that can be helpful with side effects that you're ok with. Best wishes.

Post Edited (operatic) : 6/20/2014 7:27:05 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/21/2014 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
And operatic, just to clarify, do you use it specifically for Crohn's or for another illness and just benefits your Crohn's?

I also just thought of a question. Is MM used as a treatment for pain in hospitals? I'm specifically wondering in regards to those who are admitted.
Posted 6/22/2014 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, RiddleMeThis. Yes, I was prescribed it for the Crohn's. I've not taken it when in the hospital nor has it been offered to me, though I do list it when they ask what medications I take.
Posted 6/22/2014 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Just popping in to mention that this thread inspired me, and I've found some CBD oil capsules. They are gel caps with CBD and coconut oils inside, and each capsule is what the dispensary terms a single dose. I'll give it a shot to see if I can get positive results. I'm not in a major flare right now, but definitely having pain and Crohn's symptoms, so hoping for some relief. Also hoping if I take it at night I can avoid any unwanted side effects, as I'll be asleep. (Some people online noted a bit of "brain fog" in the morning; I wonder if I can time taking the capsule so that doesn't occur).
Posted 6/23/2014 2:23 PM (GMT 0)

pmedic said...
The MM high cbd low thc oil is supposed to be good for crohns. Watch Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his documentary about MM. I plan on trying it when I get to a state where it is legalThe MM high cbd low thc oil is supposed to be good for crohns. Watch Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his documentary about MM. I plan on trying it when I get to a state where it is legal

I've heard this as well regarding the high CBD/low THC being the way to go. But this seems diametrically opposed to the "Rick Simpson Oil" that extracts the THC and it's proponents are saying it's the THC extract doing the trick. I wish I knew why there are conflicting claims on CBD/THC

I've actually considered buy some plants and trying to make my own, as even Rick Simpson himself says anything you don't make yourself and is being sold is probably crap. Problem is I don't know the first thing about MJ, growing MJ, growing anything, period, and I live in a state where anything concerning the plant is illegal.
Posted 6/23/2014 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
I live in CA and have a recommendation. I got desperate for something to help with pain and sleep in May so I got my rec and began trying it. Previously, I was rotating between 4 different medications to help me sleep- mostly a side effect of the fibromyalgia, but sometimes abominal pain keeps me from sleeping too. I have only used edibles and a tincture so far. I do it a couple times a week, generally after dinner and it's amazing. While I am high I have NO pain. I also have not used a pill of any kind to sleep since the end of April. Unfortunately, the pain killing effect is generally gone by the next day and using and going to work is not a thing so I have been taking a pain pill to get me through work but my use of the narcotic pain meds has dramatically decreased since I started MM.

My goal has been to get myself feeling good enough to start trying for a baby. I do feel better and I attribute much of it to MM. I will have to stop using once I start trying for baby but I'm really glad I decided to try it. After the baby is done needing my body, I'll probably starting using it again...at that point my plan is to looking into vaporizing as edibles can be unpredictable and the tincture was basically a waste of money as far as I can tell!
Posted 6/23/2014 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I've wondered, since all the recent news about MM, just how expensive is it per dose? I've never "partaken" of it in any form and have wondered just how affordable it is in comparison to other pain management.
Posted 6/23/2014 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
So far, I have spent about $40/month on my edibles. Each item contains several doses on average.
Posted 6/23/2014 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
I don't recall that CD was on the list in New York
Posted 6/24/2014 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
I think that you are right Susans53. The list of ailments in NY is very, very limited. I think about 1/2 dozen.
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