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Posted 6/5/2017 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hey IBD Buddies,

Being a UK Colitis sufferer, this may be a slightly more controversial topic for some. However I have found some articles online suggesting that Cannabis may help with dealing with symptoms of IBDs. I know smoking tobacco is a big no when it comes to IBDs but I was wondering if anyone had, had any experience with Cannabis, with the conditions?

I have been a regular Cannabis smoker in the past, but hadn't smoked for a while before my diagnosis last month. I'm currently still flaring, and using Pred, Octasa and the like for that. However I'd be intrigued to see if it could help myself by possible sourcing Cannabis oils or Vaporising the stuff.

So what are your personal experiences/ opinions on the matter?

Thanks in advance.
Posted 6/5/2017 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
I would see more negatives on health in general. From what I see here, most use it for pai and cramping/spasming.

Have rectal meds been on your list of use? Of not, I suggest you consider them.
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Posted 6/5/2017 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Rectal meds haven't been prescribed to me by my GI, but it is certainly a topic I will be bringing up with him in the near future as a lot of people say they can be quite effective.
Posted 6/5/2017 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I am going to try it. I was just recently diagnosed on Friday. I use to smoke when I was younger but haven't in awhile. It calms me down which stress seems to upset my stomach. Also I am a social drinker and maybe I can swap the too since alcohol early on seems to be a problem with my stomach as well.
Posted 6/5/2017 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
The only certainty with UC is that there is absolutely no certainty in what will or will not work for an individual. There's been many post about MJ whether smoked, taken in oil, or editable form, over the years here. Some have been helped, others have tried it and had no result, and overall it varies. What works for you versus others is a big unknown. Yet another possible treatment to try for those who are willing to. Certainly not for everybody lol.

I did a quick forum search and came up with many results. Here's one on the CBD oil. www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=3018847&p=2
Posted 6/5/2017 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
My experience is that cannabis can help slow motility of the gut and reduce cramping. Obviously far from a cure but a good tool in the arsenal.
Posted 6/6/2017 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with quincy, the negatives outweigh the positives in my opinion, but I don't see why you say cigarettes are a big no? Many people have good results with smoking cigarettes. It's not healthy, and again, negatives outweigh the positives, but especially in ex-smokers, cigarettes can induce remission. Not saying you should go that route, but cigarettes likely have more research supporting their use than MMJ. I tried MMJ and I agree with Jayhawk, it helped minimally with my symptoms, made me less focused on my misery, made me have more appetite, could reduce pain or cramps, but didn't help to induce remission. I was after was remission. Some people are okay with reduction of pain/symptoms. It's worth a try... everyone is different.
Posted 6/6/2017 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
I've currently been in a flare for about two months and I've used MJ for severe cramps and getting sleep. It's natural and not big pharma so why not?
Posted 6/6/2017 8:48 AM (GMT 0)
I'm lucky that I can obtain it legally where I live. I have tried the pills and vape. There are different types available, some that don't even give a "high", which I preferred in higher ratio to the other kind. It did not induce remission for me but it did help me to relax and sleep at night.
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