Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) during chemo?
I am curious if anyone has used medical cannabis for nausea during chemotherapy. I have several people suggest it and I am meeting with an integrative medical doctor in a few weeks to talk about it. I don't want to do anything that would interfere with the effectiveness of the chemo and I am interested in what others have experienced and or know.
Thank you!
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YES....my husband used marijuana during chemo and it helped tremendously! Not only did it stop his nausea, but it gave him an appetite so he could eat. It worked for him.....I hope it works for you! Good luck in your journey!
My husband also found medical marijuana very helpful. One strain helps for appetite. Another for nausea. Find a real medical marijuana store that knows what they are talking about. He gets anti nausea meds for chemo- doesn’t use it then.
A very minimal amount helps. One joint lasts for maybe 9 times that he needs it.
The gummies have been invaluable for sleep. Two at night and relaxed and out for the night. He did not use these recreationally prior.
Start slow and small; don't overdo it! Also, it's good to have a "tripsitter" nearby; don't leave patients alone until they're accustomed to the effects.
my husband thought the gummies helped with nausea when he was on folfirinox. He also thought for a while they may help with pain and energy. ... Now he has less nausea with Abrax/Gem, and less pain than previously so has not been using them. He tried some tinctures to help with sleep, but didn't feel they did much. And he is now trying ginseng for energy. It was worth the try. I assume like anything, some things work for one person, but not do anything for someone else. Talk to people in the pot store as they can tell you which ones will get you high... or not get you high.
I have used the gummies CBC with THC also have used CDG with THC. Does help with eating and sleeping. I usually take 10mg. I would suggest to start out with 5mg and if that does nothing in a hour take another 5mg. Hope it works for you.