Talk to me a little about the medical M

[oplholik]

I know absolutely nothing about it. I have prostate cancer and can't sleep at night due to the pain, I tried a Norco before bedtime, and slept pretty good, but didn't like how I felt in the morning, so just as soon not mess with it.
The daughter in law was telling me about her boyfriend who was in an automobile wreck and used something called RJ something or other. He'd put just a drop on a cracker before bed and it helped him a lot.
I did briefly talk to my Primary care Dr., about the medical stuff, and while not against it, she would be concerned about me becoming dizzy, dis oriented, and fall and break a bone as I have osteoporosis. I want to talk to my Urologist about it, but don't see him till next month.
So anyway, maybe start a convo here and maybe I can become a little more enlightened.

Thanks.

 

[somdcomputerguy]

I'd like to help you out, but I don't really have anything useful to offer. Maybe this link will give you some nuggets to talk with your Dr.'s about.
Medicine | Project CBD

 

[oplholik]

Thanks for the link. I realize now that I am asking this as non vaping question in a vaping forum. Is that considered off topic? Just don't know really where to start.

 

[Katdarling]

Hi darlin'.

I think that you might want to let this flow to wherever it does, and hopefully, there will be some peeps that have the experience that may be helpful.

I wish you well~~~~~!!!!!!

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Thanks for the link. I realize now that I am asking this as non vaping question in a vaping forum. Is that considered off topic? Just don't know really where to start.

Nah, you're fine. This subforum is really for general cannabis discussion, not just vaping.
I'm not qualified to give advice about medical cannabis, but I know a lot of people who benefit from it. Hopefully someone here is more knowledgeable about it. I'm knowledgeable about cannabis in general, but when it comes to using it as a medicine, I don't know much.
Really sorry to hear about your cancer and pain. I hope you find something that helps you my friend.

 

[smacuser]

We purchased edibles for my parents. Best to find ones that carry a high CBD percentage and low to moderate THC. Look to start at 2.5 to 5mg THC a half hour before bedtime. Once you get the hang of it, you can increase your intake and time taken before bed. Make sure this doesn't counteract or is in conflict with any other prescribed medications. My prayers are with you.

 

[smacuser]

Tried to find RJ drops or tincture to no avail. If you're gifted some, see if there are any percentages on the THC/CBD ratio.

 

[oplholik]

I need to talk to the dil's boyfriend for more info on that.
My Urologist is looking at some stronger meds, and is quite hopeful to get me 2-3 more years, but I dunno. The wheels turn slowly it seems.
I'll let ya know when I find out more about what he was using. Thank you all for your responses.

 

[440BB]

I know absolutely nothing about it. I have prostate cancer and can't sleep at night due to the pain, I tried a Norco before bedtime, and slept pretty good, but didn't like how I felt in the morning, so just as soon not mess with it.
The daughter in law was telling me about her boyfriend who was in an automobile wreck and used something called RJ something or other. He'd put just a drop on a cracker before bed and it helped him a lot.
I did briefly talk to my Primary care Dr., about the medical stuff, and while not against it, she would be concerned about me becoming dizzy, dis oriented, and fall and break a bone as I have osteoporosis. I want to talk to my Urologist about it, but don't see him till next month.
So anyway, maybe start a convo here and maybe I can become a little more enlightened.

Thanks.

I'm guessing he was using Rick Simpson Oil, often referred to as RSO. Here's a link - What is Rick Simpson Oil? | Make & use RSO | Leafly

I hope you find some relief!

 

[oplholik]

I'm guessing he was using Rick Simpson Oil, often referred to as RSO. Here's a link - What is Rick Simpson Oil? | Make & use RSO | Leafly

I hope you find some relief!

RSO that's it.

 

[oplholik]

Found some at a shop near me, will be checking it out tomorrow, and probably get some to hold me over till I get a card.

 

[smacuser]

Found some at a shop near me, will be checking it out tomorrow, and probably get some to hold me over till I get a card.

Just curious. What's the difference between being a cardholder or not in California? Here in Florida, it's around $300/yr for the 9 month doctors authorization and card fees. That, as opposed to when we went to Oregon last month and could get pretty much whatever we wanted at the half dozen shops within a 2 mile radius from where we stayed.

 

[oplholik]

For me, it means I don't pay the states excise tax.
Should You Get a California Medical Cannabis Card - The Benefits (greengoddesscollective.com)

 

[oplholik]

I just got home with the stuff, put a small dab on a cracker and ate it. Now to see what happens, enough, or not enough.
Man it's expensive here in Ca. just under $50 for 1 gram. But this is Ca., after all.
I'll let ya know later.

 

[smacuser]

See you on the other side. Just shout if you need anything.

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Is this your first time ever using cannabis?
Make sure to give that 2-3 hours before taking more, the ingestion route can take quite a while to fully kick in.

 

[oplholik]

Yes, this is my first experience with cannabis. I think I overdid it for the first time, by just a bit, not serious tho, I just feel like it coulda been a little smaller dot I put on that cracker. I sure slept a lot, which I needed tho. Once I had the dose, I wasn't going to add any to it later on because I wanted to see for sure what I had taken would do. Now I know to decrease it a bit.
After about 45 minutes I started feeling woozy, then just really tired. Now, this morning at about 3 am, I still feel like I can sleep more. I took the dose at 11:45 yesterday morning. So, now I'll see what happens today.

 

[440BB]

Yes, this is my first experience with cannabis. I think I overdid it for the first time, by just a bit, not serious tho, I just feel like it coulda been a little smaller dot I put on that cracker. I sure slept a lot, which I needed tho. Once I had the dose, I wasn't going to add any to it later on because I wanted to see for sure what I had taken would do. Now I know to decrease it a bit.
After about 45 minutes I started feeling woozy, then just really tired. Now, this morning at about 3 am, I still feel like I can sleep more. I took the dose at 11:45 yesterday morning. So, now I'll see what happens today.

I'm glad to hear you got some restful sleep. Everything seems worse without it. I hope it continues to give you some relief!

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Good plan friend. Everyone reacts to substances differently but for me, after using cannabis a few times (say, over the course of a week or two) it starts to affect me in a different way. It stops being such a jarring shift in consciousness and becomes more relaxing, for example. Will be interesting to see how it affects you after using it for a while. I really hope it brings you some relief.

Wish my dad could use it. He also has cancer and his two biggest issues are not being able to eat much (no appetite, nausea) and not being able to sleep well. It could potentially help with both of those problems. But he's in a very unfriendly state.

 

[oplholik]

Good plan friend. Everyone reacts to substances differently but for me, after using cannabis a few times (say, over the course of a week or two) it starts to affect me in a different way. It stops being such a jarring shift in consciousness and becomes more relaxing, for example. Will be interesting to see how it affects you after using it for a while. I really hope it brings you some relief.

Wish my dad could use it. He also has cancer and his two biggest issues are not being able to eat much (no appetite, nausea) and not being able to sleep well. It could potentially help with both of those problems. But he's in a very unfriendly state.

I figured it would take awhile for my body to get used to it. My problems are the same as your dads, no appetite, couldn't sleep, ect., ect. I hope for help from the cannabis in several areas, but we will see. Sorry your dad doesn't have the access.
Attached are pics of what I'm using.