Fibromyalgia & Lupus

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He high lights Blueberry and Bubble Gum for pain relief form Fibromyalgia.

Check out the list, I've used Indicas in the past for when my MS Contin prescription runs out and I can't get a new 'script. OG Kush seems to be best for my post-op vertebra fusion after ruptured L4 and L5 disks. Thank God for marijuana.

 

My grandmother also suffers from FibroMyalgia.

She recently had to have neurosurgery on her upper spine, in an attempt to relieve some of her pain.
Its too early to tell.

I've been trying to get her to try Cannabis as a medicine.

She too, can't seem to get over the stigma of 'smoking' or even the taboo of using Marijuana.

She is definatly becoming more open as the days go on, though.
One day I'm confident She'll try it, and it will work wonders.

She is intolerable to conventional opiate painkillers. Attemped Vicodin, Percocet... Even a short trial of OxyCodone. Alas, nothing works.

Fibromyalgia is a hell of an illness. As im sure lupus is aswell.
Best of luck, my friend.

 

When I heard my grandfathers glaucoma medication wasn't working, I called his doctor and asked what his stance was on using marijuana as a treatment for glaucoma when conventional therapies fail, and he said his next move might have been recommending that (grandfather lives in CA). So now my grandfather uses marijuana everyday medicinally, and he says it's helping much better than any medication he has tried before.

 

MM for lupus, is this proven to be an effective treatment?

 

joe Biggs: MM for lupus, is this proven to be an effective treatment?

This woman I knew, when I was a freshman in High School, she used MMJ and had some form of lupus that caused her pain and made her not able to take painkillers. I think MMJ is praised for helping lupus patients, because they cannot take opiate painkillers and MMJ can help pain. I doubt it actually treats the underlying issue of lupus, just the pain associated with it.

 

I know many patients with FMS and SLE. All of them do well with cannabis.
You may wish to look into preparing edible cannabis concoctions for her, which would be more . . .perhaps, tolerable.
You can make cannabutter and put it in a cookie recipe. Note: use less than the full amount in the recipe (example: if the cookie recipe calls for 3/4cup butter, then use 1/4cup in cannabutter and the rest in plain butter), that way it's not too strong for a cannabis naive person to handle. With edibles start low dose and work up. Edibles take longer to start ( up to an hour or 2), but last longer than smoke, for some. So, do not let them chow down on more than one cookie, or they might have a bad experience, or sleep for ages. LOL
You can prepare a cannabis tincture which is taken via eyedropper and placed under the tongue for sublingual absorption. It works almost as fast as smoking. It's an alcohol extract of cannabis.
If you're really creative you can prepare cannabis elixir, which is a cannabis syrup made with honey. 1/2-1tsp at a time, and it yummy, too. (gotta make tincture first, then combine with honey in a double-boiler to evaporate out the alcohol)
www.letfreedomgrow.com
click on Recipes.
Good luck!

 

i have lupus an it allows me to be a functional member of society

 

Hi I have Fibro and for me these are the strains that help, Chocolope, Jack Herer, UK Cheese (also helps with Migraines), Special Kush, PermaFrost, Master Kush, FlowerBomb. The best for all symptom relief and energy too was a hash - Sharkberry Cream (Great White Shark & Blueberry mix) by Green House Seeds. Strains that didn't work and made worse were Blue Cheese, Holy Grail, Diamond Girl, LA Confidential. Hope this helps

 

I've had Fibromyalgia for 27 of my 49 years (since age 22). And I can tell you straight from the top, Fibromyalgia is F#####D ! Only a person with Fibro can really relate.
 
But just try to imagine this;
 
Take any part of your body which has nerves (so pretty much all of it except hair and nails.... and BTW, the scalp, and nail beds are also very susceptible) Now, all of these parts are subject to any kind of negative sensations you can imagine > aching, burning, stinging, itching, etc.
It is like your nerves are constantly sending false pain signals to your brain.
 
And I mean, some of it is just downright weird shit ! Once in a while lately, I suddenly feel like I cut the shit out of my left thumb. I mean, I'd swear it must be a deep cut, and just dripping blood... but I look at it closely, and not so much as a scratch ? For many years, I'd suddenly get pains in one ankle, or both, that felt like a knife being jammed right through my ankle joint ! Then, a few minutes later, my ankle would be fine. But really, I can hardly think of any single part of my body, that has not ever given me any Fibro problems (pain).
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My totally honest opinion of MM for Fibro..... Yes, it can be of some help. At least as much as any kind of crazy man-made (prescription BS). I tried a few of those and the side effects eff'ed me up bad ! ....and I was given these, by a Dr'.... who won't prescribe MM ? This sure is a whacked out world in which we live.
 
However, after having Fibro for 27 years, and my life quality down to nearly zero, 4 years ago, I finally decided to flip the script, and I went from not taking care of myself at all > read: horrible BS diet, and zero exercise, to that of a health and fitness freak.
This ^ is what has put my Fibro into 95% remission.
 
Nowadays, I don't need pot to help me with my Fibro "near as much" as my Fibro is now SO much better. What pot probably helps me with more, is sleeping well. I seem to get onto stretches where I don't sleep well for 3-5 days at a time. Pot (if its the right stuff) makes a 100% positive difference with this for me. < Very important, as much as I workout now.
 
Also, I wouldn't, for one second, say that I don't enjoy the effects of pot for recreational purposes
 
Peace.

 

A couple more strain guides-
 
Cannabis Strain Explorer     (web page - 2012)      http://www.leafly.com/explore
 
Medicinal Marijuana Strains       (news – 2010)
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Medicinal+Marijuana+Strains-a01074139322
 
Here's what I have on Fibro and Lupus-
 
Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) for Fibromyalgia        (list - undated)
            http://www.fibromyalgia-reviews.com/Drg_Marijuana.cfm
 
Cannabis for Chronic Pain: Case Series and Implications for Clinicians
(abst - 2002)          http://www.prohealth.com//library/showArticle.cfm?libid=8711
 
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency        (full - 2004)  
http://www.scribd.com/doc/43672268/Clinical-Endocannabinoid-Deficiency-CECD-Russo
 
Fibromyalgia, IBS, and the Endocannabinoid-CB-Receptor (ECBR) system  
(abst - 2004)
http://www.prohealth.com//library/showArticle.cfm?libid=10562
 
Chronic Pain and Cannabinoids        (full – 2005)
http://www.drkoprp.com/pdfs/fibromyalgia/CannabinoidsPPM.pdf
 
Delta-9-THC based monotherapy in fibromyalgia patients on experimentally induced pain, axon reflex flare, and pain relief       (abst - 2006)   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16834825
 
THC Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients       (news - 2006)   http://www.illinoisnorml.org/content/view/63/35/
 
Study of analgesic effects of oral THC in Germany ...       (abst - 2007)
http://www.prohealth.com/me-cfs/blog/boardDetail.cfm?id=1134112
 
Fibromyalgia: Effective Treatment with Medical Marijuana       (news - 2007)
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november292007/leveque_fybromyalgia_112807.php
 
Synthetic Cannabis for Fibromyalgia Pain?      (news - 2007)
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/5949/16104/fm-pain
 
Are cannabinoids a new treatment option for pain in patients with fibromyalgia?
(abst - 2008)        http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18521112
 
Anandamide and neutrophil function in patients with fibromyalgia.     (abst - 2008)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18395993
 
Nabilone for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia.      (abst - 2008)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17974490
 
Expression of the endocannabinoid system in fibroblasts and myofascial tissues.
(abst – 2008)      http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19083670
 
Marijuana-Based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests       (news - 2008)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080217214547.htm
 
Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana         (news - 2008)
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-and-medical-marijuana
           
Marijuana Ingredient May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain        (news - 2008)
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/news/20080219/pot-drug-may-cut-fibromyalgia-pain
           
Marijuana Derivative Called Effective in Fibromyalgia        (news - 2008)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Fibromyalgia/8377
 
Two New Approaches for Fibromyalgia        (news – 2008)
http://www.health-and-age.org/health-topics/2008/2/27/two-new-approaches-for-fibromyalgia.html
 
Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 9-THC) Treatment in  Chronic Central Neuropathic Pain and Fibromyalgia Patients: Results of a Multicenter Survey        (full - 2009)   http://www.hindawi.com/journals/arp/2009/827290.html
 
Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and related analogs in inflammation.      (full – 2009)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664885/?tool=pubmed
 
Medical Marijuana and Fibromyalgia        (news – 2009)
https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/ailments/view/29?ailment=fibromyalgia
 
The Effects of Nabilone on Sleep in Fibromyalgia: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.        (full - 2010)               http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/content/110/2/604.long
 
Medical marijuana may help fibromyalgia pain        (news - 2010)
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/22/medical.marijuana/
 
Cannabis Use in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Effect on Symptoms Relief and Health-Related Quality of Life         (full – 2011)   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3080871/?tool=pubmed
 
Cannabinoids for Treatment of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain; a Systematic Review of Randomized Trials.       (abst – 2011)      http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21426373
 
Inhaled Cannabis Beneficial For Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Says        (news – 2011)
            http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=8572
 
One in 8 with fibromyalgia uses cannabis as medicine       (news – 2012) 
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/12/us-fibromyalgia-cannabis-idUSBRE86B1D620120712
 
1 in 10 fibromyalgia patients uses marijuana to ease pain    (news – 2012)
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-fibromyalgia-patients-marijuana-ease-pain.html
 
Pot Popular for Pain in Fibromyalgia       (news – 2012)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/comments.cfm?tbid=33384
 
Reefer tokin' seniors in South Florida see pain go up in smoke      (news – 2012)
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-07-23/news/fl-toking-oldsters-20120723_1_reefer-pain-seniors
 
Which Medical Marijuana Strains Are The Best For Fibromyalgia?         (news – 2012)
http://www.theweedblog.com/which-medical-marijuana-strains-are-the-best-for-fibromyalgia/
 
 
 
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Lisa Swiderski      (anecdotal - undated)
http://rxmarijuana.com/lupus.htm
 
Lupus by Randi Cox      (anecdotal – undated)
http://rxmarijuana.com/shared_comments/lupus2.htm
 
Cannabis May Suppress Immune System       (news - 2003)
http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20030415/cannabis-may-suppress-immune-system
 
Systemic Lupus  by Dawn      (anecdotal - 2005)  http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=49481
 
Suppression of human macrophage interleukin-6 by a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid acid.     (abst - 2008)         http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/pubmed
 
Plaquenil, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Marijuana (Cannabis)       (news – 2010)
http://www.mcsocal.com/blog/plaquenil-rheumatoid-arthritis-lupus-and-marijuana-cannabis
 
 
If you want to try her on edibles, I recommend checking this out- 
 
 
BadKat's CannaPharm: Canna Caps, UV Reactive GLOWING Hash Candy, Canna 'Bombs' & more       (forum post - 2011) 
http://forum.grasscity.com/incredible-edible-herb/742831-badkats-cannapharm-canna-caps-uv-reactive-glowing-hash-candy-canna-bombs-more.html
 
 
Hope that helps!
 
 
Granny

 

I have Lupus.
 
Cannabis, IMO, is not a treatment for Lupus( Plaquenil and Predisone has made the most difference for me), but has been very effective in treating the pain, nausea, and muscle spasms associated. I can't take NSAIDS any longer, or opiate medications, so cannabis became my only choice.

 

I have an auto immune disease and I found cannibis helps on top of perscription meds. Helps with eating, sickness, mania and insomnia

 

prolotherapy could be good I know a prolotherapy (prp) doctor in Toronto

 

Start her on like low dose gummy bears and move up to find where she finds relief

 

I know this is an old thread but someone still might find it useful.
My wife has lupus and fibromyalgia, and a side of IBS, and HAS tried many of the newer and older treatments with horrible side effects.
Cannabis is only thing that gets her through the day, and without turning her into a nervous nail biting psychotic shouting freak like the stuff the doctor prescribed.
For her it's smoking a good strong indica.

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