Marijuana and PTSD Symptoms

I agree Ruthanne, it's known to successfully treat many things, here's a more recent article on its use with PTSD. http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/marijuana-future-ptsd-treatment
Although promising for a myriad of disorders, from chronic pain to epilepsy to autoimmune disease, the efficacy of cannabis for PTSD remains under-publicized. Cannabis is a promising therapy for PTSD, since aberrant neurobiological processes at the root of PTSD symptoms are regulated by the endocannabinoid system (9).''

Prospective, placebo-controlled trials of marijuana use in PTSD have not been performed; however, psychometric data collected from evaluations of New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program patients revealed that cannabis produced a 75% reduction in PTSD symptoms (19).
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In my experience, cannabis is often far more effective in dealing with PTSD symptoms than the random cocktails of psychotropic drug scrips often provided by doctors with little or no understanding of the issues involved. Usually, there are far fewer side effects as well. Too many people are sedated into a traditional chemical zombie

mentality without sustaining any measurable relief. I have seen positive results among some of my most seriously affected clients using a combination of therapy, marijuana, and service dogs/animals. One

of my clients, who had spent years in and out of veteran's hospitals, taking a cocktail of sixteen pills a day for his disorder, is now at home with his new wife and twin sons. He attends group therapy, imbibes cannabis, and has a service dog. He hasn't had a serious episode in four years.
 

Ruthanne said:
Many with PTSD feel that marijuana helps the symptoms. It is known to cause feelings of happiness, lessen connections in the traumatic event but they say therapy is also needed:
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If the truth were known, cannabis is probably more effective than many of the drugs currently being marketed....and at a fraction of the price. Probably the biggest hurdle to getting medical marijuana approved, nationwide, is the efforts being made by these drug companies who fear losing billions of dollars if cannabis becomes readily available.
 
Don M. said:
If the truth were known, cannabis is probably more effective than many of the drugs currently being marketed....and at a fraction of the price. Probably the biggest hurdle to getting medical marijuana approved, nationwide, is the efforts being made by these drug companies who fear losing billions of dollars if cannabis becomes readily available.
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Well said Don, you're exactly right about that! It's legal where I live, both recreational and medical, I don't need it for any health reasons yet, but if I did I would much rather use the marijuana or CBD oil which is not supposed to have any 'high', than be put on harmful and addictive opioids.
 
Popular in Iceland it seems ...
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Don M. said:
If the truth were known, cannabis is probably more effective than many of the drugs currently being marketed....and at a fraction of the price. Probably the biggest hurdle to getting medical marijuana approved, nationwide, is the efforts being made by these drug companies who fear losing billions of dollars if cannabis becomes readily available.
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Yes, I agree Don.
 
I really wish marijuana was available to me. I am going to ask my pnp about it. He will probably laugh. It has been made available for medical purposes in my state. I also have a companion dog who has helped me so much; my life has changed so much since almost 5 years since I adopted her; I am not as lonely; I give and receive love from her daily; she watches over me and I her.
 
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Ruthanne, we asked my husband's Oncologist what she thought of us going on a shopping trip to the local Pot Store and she said she has no objection BUT she is concerned that the loopiness from pot has become a big concern, especially for Seniors, falling, breaking hips etc. We're so happy that pot is legal in our state. No, haven't gone shopping yet, my husband is denying any meds at all, but I see that day coming quicker than he realizes.
 
debbie in seattle said:
Ruthanne, we asked my husband's Oncologist what she thought of us going on a shopping trip to the local Pot Store and she said she has no objection BUT she is concerned that the loopiness from pot has become a big concern, especially for Seniors, falling, breaking hips etc. We're so happy that pot is legal in our state. No, haven't gone shopping yet, my husband is denying any meds at all, but I see that day coming quicker than he realizes.
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Glad pot is legal in your state. It can be helpful for many medical conditions, yes.
 
debbie in seattle said:
Ruthanne, we asked my husband's Oncologist what she thought of us going on a shopping trip to the local Pot Store and she said she has no objection BUT she is concerned that the loopiness from pot has become a big concern, especially for Seniors, falling, breaking hips etc. We're so happy that pot is legal in our state. No, haven't gone shopping yet, my husband is denying any meds at all, but I see that day coming quicker than he realizes.
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I think if you went to a doctor who specializes in medical, they would probably work with giving your husband the CBD oil or a strain that wouldn't make him loopy. Just a little info for you to think about.

More here. http://healthimpactnews.com/2017/evi...inues-to-grow/

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Even a most difficult to treat lung cancer, asbestos induced mesothelioma, loses out to cannabis. Doctors attempted to cure Andy Ashcraft’s mesothelioma with an experimental chemotherapy drug. It failed. The doctors recommended hospice.


The official mainstream oncology stance is treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured. “About 40 percent of USA patients live to the one year mark. By the second year, about 20 percent of patients are still alive. And by the third year, the number is 8 percent.”


Andy’s wife Ruth refused hospice. Instead she utilized California’s medical marijuana program to allow Andy’s use of full plant cannabis oil with both THC and CBD and all the plant’s other cannabinoids and terpenes that utilize the plant’s full “entourage effect.”


Amazingly, Andy recovered quickly from this type of cancer that mainstream oncology openly states “treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured.” Of course, mainstream medicine does not use cannabis oil.
Ruth reported to asbestos.com:
“The man is healthy today, and there is no other explanation for that. Beyond a shadow of doubt, this cannabis oil has worked wonders for him. I’d recommend it for anyone with cancer. I’m not saying it will work every time on everyone, but it’s working for us.” (Source)
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A previous Health Impact News report told of a 77 year old retired dentist, Stan Rutner in California who was declared terminal after several mainstream medical interventions had failed to cure his stage 4 lung and brain cancers. He was assigned to hospice and given two weeks to live.
Neither Stan’s daughter Corrine and his future son-in-law, John Malanca wanted Stan to be in such a miserable condition, nor did they want to see him exit this earth plane quite yet. So they set out researching all the ins and outs of cannabis for cancer.


What they found: cannabis oil encapsulated with coconut oil taken orally was effective. In a few months of using the cannabis oil high-THC capsules, Stan was cancer free. Not only did the cannabis get Stan out of hospice and over his cancers, he was healthy enough to go to Corrine and John’s wedding three years later at age 80. His cancer free condition has held for even six years after his escape from hospice. (Source)
John and Corrine realized they had stumbled on their mission, to help others suffering from terrible health and chronic diseases discover their path to healing with cannabis. They created the United Patients’ Group.
Time and time again those who have cured themselves of diseases ranging from Crohn’s to cancer become enthusiastic advocates and supporters of cannabis for health. Even some senior citizens who were once condemned to a lower quality of life through a stream of constantly prescribed pharmaceuticals have turned to cannabis and ditched most of their no longer needed meds.
Israel openly researches and prescribes cannabis products.
There is a reason there is not more “science” in the USA to support all these wonderful stories from those who genuinely wish to help others without financial gain.
The medical, pharmaceutical, and government regulatory establishments don’t want to lose the business and control that would be lost if many more switch to nature’s “sacred plant” for so many health issues.




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It's good to remember that there are (as we know so far) two primary therapeutic ingredients produced by cannabis: THC (which causes the high) and CBD (which causes little to no high, though some effects are noticeable).

A lot of the more established research focuses on THC. But CBD is proving to potentially be good for a number of things, some same, some different. I can personally attest that it is excellent for physical discomfort of *any* type. Which if you think about it for a second is pretty amazing. It's not a magic bullet at all, but it just makes things *less bad.*

There are some things THC is better with, or a combo is good. One thing that is nice where pot is legal and tested, you have an idea how strong it is based on % THC and % CBD. Some people (epilepsy is an example) take HIGH doses. But many ailments don't need much - so you can buy a lower dose product even if you need THC, you don't have to be completely stoned out of your melon to have it help ;)
 
I would like **something** for pain and general body crummy feeling. Exercise works good in the short term.

I can't drink alcohol, and won't take NSAIDs...of course,Tylenol doesn't work, but it's my only recourse.
 
My neighbor who used opioids for years for chronic pain now uses medical marijuana. She says what she uses doesn't make her high or "loopy" and that seems to be true. When she was on opioids, she asked me to go somewhere with her and her driving terrified me; now I'll get in a car with her without hesitation. She often slurred her words and did things that made no sense when she was on opioids but she is a lot more clear-headed now. She has many physical problems and complains the marijuana doesn't make her pain go away 100% so I figure she has tried to go back to opioids.
 

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