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Chronic pain and medical marijuana
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 4, 2022 | Replies (184)Comment receiving replies
Good afternoon @jetsetter. I am happy to tell you the levels of CBD and THC I use. I do have one question. What and why do you use edibles? I am always looking for consistency and edibles have been the one selection that I have found to be inconsistent. I remember trying cookies. I never quite knew if the next one would be like the one today. Do you just divide them in similar-sized bites?
I use tinctures only except for topicals. I find that tinctures can be measured precisely and can be counted on for consistency. I also find that when placed under the tongue, the relief can come within 15 - 20 minutes.
So...here goes. I use a 1:1 CBD/THC in the morning. I call it my get-up-and-go solution. In the afternoon, depending on what I am doing and how high the barometric pressure happens to be, I use another 1:1 dose or a 2:1 CBD/THC. I can choose a Rich CBD or a Rich THC.
In the evening, my dosage depends on my pain level. If it is high, then I may use a 1:3 CBD/rich THC. If the pain is under control, I will use 1 1/2 to 2 droppers of 2:1 Rich CBD/THC.
Regarding topicals, I have used the same brand for several years. My dose options are 3:1 CBD to THC for chronic pain and a 1:3 CBD to THC for acute pain.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions. As we continue to share, we all benefit from being presented with additional insights and options.
May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris
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Hi Chris,
I have loads of questions for you. Thanks for sharing this information about medical cannabis.
As for your question, To help with pain, I sometimes use gummies or chocolate bars with THC and/or CBD, purchased at a shop that sells to medical and recreational customers in a different state than where I live.
These edibles are examined by the industry and were purchased in states where cannabis is legal and regulated. They are packaged with various amounts of THC. For example, one gummie is labeled as having 10 mg of THC and .23 CBD. Another one is a chocolate bar with 10 pieces each about 10 mg THC.
I take 2.5 mg THC and take 25 mg of CBD oil (Charlottes Web brand) at the same time. As you have found, the CBD helps the THC work better for pain relief, and the CBD also lowers the euphoric effect so you can function. I’m sure there are variations in the amounts contained in the pieces when I cut them up. It states on the package that “actual value may vary by 10%”. It does help me cope with the excruciating neck pain I’ve been experiencing lately as nothing else does.
Now I am curious about the 1-1 THC/CBD. Is that 1 mg THC to 1 mg CBD? Not sure I understand the doses. Also not sure what rich THC and CBD is. I’m guessing that this product is prescribed by a medical marijuana provider?
I certainly hope I can access medical marijuana here soon, but I’m not optimistic. I know you must prove residency in the state that you are accessing it in, so even though I live close to a legal state, many of my doctors are in that state, I cannot use their medical marijuana providers. There is no recreational cannabis in that state yet. My state will take at least a couple of years to get up and running.
I wish you the best and I really appreciate your candid answers to some tricky questions. Thank you