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Medical Marijuana


Thu, June 21, 2018 11:02 PM

Does any one here consider using cannabis as an alternative way for crohn's? With medical marijuana becoming available in a growing number of states, patients with Crohn's disease may wonder if they should give it a try. although it's not yet proven that the medical compound found in marijuana plants can indeed help patients suffering from crohn's further studies are being made. like this strain I found from https://www.bonzaseeds.com/blog/fruity-pebbles/. The medical content of this certain strain can be highly effective when use properly


FPO Esther008
Joined Jun 19, 2018

Fri, August 31, 2018 8:13 PM

Reply posted for Esther008.

I have a long story.  I've shared it on the internet several times anonymously, over the years, and will go into detail again soon on this site and others, because I'm fed up with the way I've had to hide my treatment from my employers, my friends, and most of my family for over 30 years.

Suffice to say I believe I owe my health to long term, chronic cannabis use.  And I am angry that is taking so long to get the government as well as the "establishment" medical community on board.  I'm tired of their fears impacting my health and life.  And I'm angry that my medical choices hurt my ability to have a career in Manufacturing Engineering.

Attempting to make this story short, but it's difficult:
 - Diagnosed January 1985
 - Treated with Prednisone for flare-ups, Azulfidine for "maintenance"
 - told I would have to stick to a "low residue" diet, meaning no fresh veggies & fruits for starters.
 - told there was no cure, so I would have to endure this new "normal" indefinitely
 - secretly used cannabis before meals and at bedtime

- by around 1990, I had told my doctor about the cannabis, and he was supportive - off the record of course.

- 1990's, REFUSED to continue using Azulfidine because I had a suspicion it was doing little to nothing, preventing me from getting sunshine, and somehow preventing me from further improvement.

- my insurance changed, and I bid good-bye to my doctor as well as "mainstream" medical treatment.

 - 1990's settled into a routine of PBTBOJ mornings, & eating and drinking what my body craved. (PBTBOJ = Peanut butter & toast, bongs, & orange juice.) along with a single "multi-mega" vitamin every week day.  This is a product very high in B-vitamins (seek product "MAX for Men.")  Taken as directed, it is well over the RDA's of just about every vitamin you can think of.  I did not take as directed - I took 1, not 3 per day - and I probably didn't drink enough fluids with that, mostly because of my tendency toward liquid stools.  I did have a MD I would go to once in awhile, but just for checkups, and I was pretty healthy overall.  VERY IMPORTANT to note, I never used "joints."  That paper will kill you; stick to WATER FILTRATION or use the newer methods that vaporize cannabis compounds without combustion.

 - 2003 first colonoscopy.  Went to new Dr. seeking a 'scope and to check in on what better treatments might have become available, thinking maybe I could even leave the MJ behind, thus escaping the stupid "WAR ON DRUGS" and improve my career choices.  Dr. didn't believe I had Crohns', told me I "looked too healthy."  At this time I noticed the science done was now saying Crohns' patients were more likely to develop cancer than UC patients - a complete reversal of what I had read in previous years.  Dr. verified Crohns', put me on the highest recommended dose of Pentasa.  I sh#t my brains out for almost a week trying to use Pentasa, requested I try a lower dose & ramp up.  Dr. said it shouldn't work that way, but go ahead and try.  Well it did work, I tolerated the drug, but when he told me I would need a monthly blood test to monitor my liver & kidneys, I balked.  I decided if it was potentially that bad for my filter organs, it wasn't a good idea.  So that doctor refused to treat me further, and I said good riddance, I will probably need those organs later on if I have no other alternatives.  My mild to moderate case did not warrant such treatment IMO.
 - 2010 - One large kidney stone, probably from the vitamins &

FPO Userlevel6
Joined Aug 31, 2018

Wed, August 22, 2018 5:18 AM

Reply posted for kumputer.

I just wanna share my experience in medical marijuana and it helps me deal with my health conditions. I've  been suffered from crohn's disease for a long time, but then when I learned that medical marijuana can help and cure sickness. I came across reading this article
 http://kylekushman.com/expert-advice/  about medical marijuana and it really helps me a lot to recover my condition.  is there any suggestion or medical experience please feel to share guys. Thanks a lot.

FPO cesaryo
Joined Aug 22, 2018

Wed, August 15, 2018 3:36 PM

Reply posted for kumputer.

HI there,

So here is my input. Medical Marijuana does help with the pain aspect of it, but I am in the process of believing that it might have a negative effect in relation to the disease as well. Only way to tell is if I stop using it, which for me, is difficult. Due to the nature of my severity, I might have no choice but to stop to see if symptoms improve.

FPO mgc
Joined Aug 15, 2018

Tue, June 26, 2018 7:44 PM

Reply posted for Esther008.

That's a difficult question. I can get it legally where I live. That said, I don't think I would bother to try until all other medical therapies have failed. And even then, with so many different strains of cannabis at different potencies now, how would I know what to try? The FDA has approved a specific kind of cannabis for epilepsy just yesterday, and that's just wonderful, but I seriously doubt that there's any science on how it might affect IBD sufferers. So, if you go down that route before more science is done, you do so at your own risk. I think at the very least you might be able to use it for pain management, since even though there's no good evidence it works for pain, there's just so much anecdotal evidence that it can work, it's definitely worth looking into for that.

Last, but not least, talk to your doctor about it. At the very least, even if they don't recommend it, inform them that you're considering it and tell them why. Your doctor should be your first line of care should anything go wrong.

FPO kumputer
Joined Jul 19, 2013

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