Does medical marijuana work for chronic pain?

Thank you Elizabeth, I’m looking forward to resuming the THC after I figure out what’s going on with the pain management doctor.

I have another question - what unit of measurement are you referring to when you say 250:250 CBD-THC?

Thank you!

Thc not the!

@jetsetter and all...mg. 250mg, 300mg, 150mg and so on...ess77

I’ve researched cannabis drug interactions extensively as I’m on immunosuppressants and have chronic pain and neuropathy.

Cannabis interacts with hundreds of drugs, including, at least what I’ve read, statins and beta blockers. These and other cannabis drug interactions can be very dangerous, as cannabis may reduce or increase your medication levels in your blood stream. And, potentially reduce their effect or cause toxicity in your body and you may not be aware of this until damage is done.

I would recommend you consult with your physician prior to using it.

Can you double check that? The THC chocolate bars we buy are 100 mg which is 10 servings - I usually take a half serving or 5 mg.

So 250 mg would equal about 2 1/2 whole candy bars or 25 full servings.

I think this issue of units of measurement is a big problem when it comes to CBD and THC.

I’m sorry to challenge your answer, but I’m trying to get accurate information. You could very well be right, please don’t take offense.

Thanks for sharing.

Caution with CBD oil that is listed as Full Spectrum, which contains some THC which can have a negative effect on cardiac illness, BP, heart rate. Correct to check with your doc or Dr. Google.

I don't necessarily agree with your comment that THC works best for pain. It may work best for your pain but are you speaking of THC plus CBD or THC alone? I've tried the highest THC I could buy and I've been using marijuana since I was 16 yo and it did not stop my pain. But higher CBD with lower THC did. Read my prior entry on Chronic Pain feed.

I’ve been reading many of the comments here, and I would like to share my experience with medical marijuana. I have chronic nerve pain in my arm and hands from a condition known as Parsonage Turner Syndrome. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any form of medical marijuana which helps with the pain. It does help me sleep better at night. I use a tincture with a ratio of 5:1 CBD:THC. I had to look online for a dispensary which sold tinctures listing the ratios of CBD:THC. Most of the dispensaries did not.

As far as the dosage, you have to read the entire label and the online description carefully. A product might read 250mg CBD : 250mg THC. This is the entire amount of CBD and THC in the bottle. If the bottle has a 50 doses at 10 mg per dose, then each dose is 5 mg CBD and 5 mg THC. It takes doing some reading and perhaps a calculator to understand the label and dosage.

Just like with medications, everyone’s experience with medical marijuana will be different. It will take some trial and error as well as the expense.

@jenatsky, @jetsetter, @athenalee,@sueinmn, and all...Hello, Jetsetter; My tincture is 250mg:250mg, CBD:THC. My dispensary sells dark chocolate/peppermint edible bar that's 100mg each. I'm not challenged at all, nor do I take these conversations personally, at least unless someone makes the mistake of being not nice about the southern states.. I might get riled up, but only briefly. We are here sharing our experiences working toward healing, sharing out personal solutions and stories; And, what works for me may not be good for you. But, we get lots of good information and suggestions as patients, going through many of the same issues.

The tincture from my dispensary comes in 150, 250, and 300mg on a 1:1 combination. Of course, they have other products that can help. I don't use vape at all, as my lungs and breathing are issues with Sarcoid, Chronic bronchitis, and more. I don't generally use edibles since I want more control over the amount I take in and I don't want any additional calories. I have eaten several in the past but really prefer tincture, under the tongue for absorption. It seems to work well for me with my health issues, ie stomach, esophageal, intestinal.

I've never had any issue with units of measurement. I hope this clarifies somewhat. I don't use CBD by itself. During the day, I use the tincture, just 1/2 dropper instead of full. I also keep a small vile of THC spray and 1 spray will reduce my pain level if needed. But, it does seem and I was told the THC and CBD do their pain jobs better when used together. I find pain relief from both, but its only worth taking it in combo for me, as I get better overall results.

There you go. Hope this helps. Just from my experiences. I love my MM and the freedom from dangerous drugs I was taking; Blessings to all...elizabeth

@jenatdky and others...I have some relief with CBD alone, with general pain, but mostly with the pain I have caused by anxiety and stress I think; That's the way it appears to me, Last year, I tried the combination, 1X1, and found the best relief I've had in 20-30 years. I use it at night and sleep quite well unless the leg/feet/hips/back pains are worse from overdoing. Then, I usually add the 1/1 lotion and/or add a Robaxin or Voltaren cream to help with the topical pain level. I've been known to take a spray of Thc or add 1/2 dropper of tincture in the middle of the night. That calms my issues pretty well, of course, added to my regular medications.
Yes, I read several of your posts on the pain site. I'm relaying my personal experiences. I never used marijuana in college...wasn't around in HS. Wasn't interested in trying something that would alter my mind...didn't drink much alcohol either, unless it tasted good and not for a numbing effect or buzz. Not my thing. But now, I rely on MM for real, serious help.
blessings, elizabeth