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Does medical marijuana work for chronic pain?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 18 8:13am | Replies (701)Comment receiving replies
I appreciate people who are sharing their experiences with cannabis--especially the specifics of how many mgs are effective. My physiatrist suggests that I just keep experimenting--my goals is to not get high but have the pain go into the background. I've been doing 2.5 mg of THC--often a 1:1 ratio with CBD and keep thinking I need to quit cutting that 5 mg gummy in half and move up in mgs. It seems different brands certainly work differently. Thanks for all the input here! Rebecca
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Hi Rebecca,
You are correct that different brands work differently. Indica is believed to be more calming and helps me sleep. Sativa is believed to be more uplifting. And a lot of edibles contain a hybrid (mix) of the two. Another factor is when you last had a meal. I find the effects more noticeable if I eat it on an empty stomach. If I eat a big meal and then have an edible I hardly notice anything. I like to buy chocolate bars because I can cut it into the size I want, usually 5 or 10 mg. It takes about an hour before I feel the effects, so an hour before bedtime works for me. Also, never drive while under the effects because it definitely changes your reaction time.
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Hello. I’ve had chronic pain for yrs.. I use the oil …. The best is sativa @ day time as soon as my feet hit the ground :). Then @1 hour before bed or so I do the indica oil. It’s strong. I only do a little drop so little maybe size of a pen head. Where the ink comes out. Give it 30 / to an hr you should feel great and as soon as u begin to feel the pain do it again. Night time just take lay down rest fall asleep. Hope this helps. I’m a huge fan of oil/ RSO !!!!!!