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forgotmylogin

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33. I think THC/cannabis has good medical uses, but it's not really a painkiller.
Tue Apr 2, 2024, 02:55 PM
Apr 2024

It's good for bronchial/vasodilation, and although not a cure for glaucoma, it can temporarily lower the pressure in the eyeball.

It's can be great for nausea (though for certain people it can cause nausea) and appetite for people having chemotherapy or conditions who would benefit from eating when they're not prone to be hungry.

My neighbor dealt with fibromyalgia all her life and tried everything including every variation of CBD - turns out full on cannabis/THC was the actual miracle for her - it potentially might provide some relief on systemic pain syndromes. Cannabis doesn't work for pain caused by general injury, but it can cause muscle relaxation and potentially make pain more tolerable due to its chill-out effects.

(I had the same reaction to Vicodin - an actual painkiller. I still had the pain, but it took the "sharp point" of it away and made me not obsess about the pain. Unfortunately opiates have that "everything is groovy and awesome" effect only for like 10-15 minutes - that and the lack of plateau for pain relief tends to be what hooks people on it.)

Some people I've known say Cannabis is the only remedy for a migraine headache that works - likely due to vasodilation and muscle relaxation.

Sativa strains are good for social anxiety, depression, motivation (some weed will make you want to get things done - like I've decided to paint the bathroom right now!); indica strains for hyper-anxiety and insomnia - especially if caused by "racing intrusive thoughts" or lack of sleep due to general pain or discomfort. Sativa usually is inspirational; indica is calming.

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This- AkFemDem Apr 2024 #1
Roger that. The CBD products did nothing for me. I have a mad scientist grower buddy that grew some brewens Apr 2024 #2
I think THC/cannabis has good medical uses, but it's not really a painkiller. forgotmylogin Apr 2024 #33
Same for me. tazkcmo Apr 2024 #7
Yeah, I've drastically cut my booze consumption Dave Bowman Apr 2024 #32
Yes, the creams are junk unless they've got a lot of menthol in them Warpy Apr 2024 #10
I actually feel the same about opiate pain relievers. AllyCat Apr 2024 #18
Morphine definitely works yliza Apr 2024 #29
Darvocet. Got that as a kid with first clavicle fracture AllyCat Apr 2024 #38
Exactly. Opiods are the same. sybylla Apr 2024 #31
First hand experience, CBD relieved some chronic hip pain RAB910 Apr 2024 #3
That's been my experience, too. I got some to help with sleep, and sure enough, it helped BComplex Apr 2024 #30
I looked at the studies that were used for this report and it was a terrible selection RAB910 Apr 2024 #4
Not surprising, since CBD is a threat to the pharmaceutical industry. So biases in reviews TheRickles Apr 2024 #16
Duuude... rubbersole Apr 2024 #5
The problem is that most of it is just junk. There are no real standards on how much active ingredient there Wonder Why Apr 2024 #6
CBD helps me DownriverDem Apr 2024 #8
Delta 9 THC Relieves Pain HandmaidsTaleUntold Apr 2024 #9
I would suggest that people who react badly to anything avoid it Warpy Apr 2024 #13
Whatever helps. Marcuse Apr 2024 #11
I just spent 3.5 months in the hospital/nursing home and the THC gummies really helped me Botany Apr 2024 #12
There is nothing wrong with sending your brain on vacation for a few hours Warpy Apr 2024 #17
Never helped me in any way with nerve pain. AllyCat Apr 2024 #14
OTC lidocaine patches can help Warpy Apr 2024 #20
"Chronic" pain -- I see what they did there. Qutzupalotl Apr 2024 #15
My experience mirrors yours. slightlv Apr 2024 #19
I think it's coming Warpy Apr 2024 #26
I tried CBD to alleviate arthritic pain, and it was useless. The CBD deal is all hype in my opinion. Martin68 Apr 2024 #21
I have been smoking marijuana since 1967, Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #22
I think that things that are effective for one person Marthe48 Apr 2024 #23
How much stage left Apr 2024 #27
probably about 1/4 tsp Marthe48 Apr 2024 #28
Thanks. Marthe nt. stage left Apr 2024 #42
Interesting. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #36
I wish you luck Marthe48 Apr 2024 #37
Glad I only wasted $50 on one CBD cream Bundbuster Apr 2024 #24
Absolutely toad-eye Apr 2024 #25
CBD has helped my knee pain. I take 1/2 a Delta 8 or Delta 9 gummy helps me sleep. doc03 Apr 2024 #34
Huh. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #35
Hey, whatever does the trick Warpy Apr 2024 #40
Moringa leaf capsules help pain. Joinfortmill Apr 2024 #39
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