Has Anyone Used Medical Marijuana?

By Kara0412

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I am just wondering if anyone has used medical marijuana and if so did it help with pain and symptoms? If was just recently diagnosed and I am a little scared and just trying to research Lupus. Thank you ☺️

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Erin Rush Community Admin
Hi, <inline-mention username="Kara0412" user-id="8779491"/>, and welcome! While I wish you had no need of a community like this one, I am glad you found us. Being newly diagnosed and researching treatment options can be, well, overwhelming. So, please, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about Lupus. Now, onto the question you *did* ask. When it comes to medical marijuana, it seems like it works well for some individuals and not as well for others. Still, it may definitely be worth a try. I know of one community member that has used medical marijuana to manage his Lupus symptoms (hint, you'll find him commenting in the conversation I am linking to) -- <a href='https://lupus.net/forums/has-anyone-tried-medical-marijuana' target='_blank'>https://lupus.net/forums/has-anyone-tried-medical-marijuana</a>. I bet we have other members that use or have used marijuana, but he's the only one I can think of at the moment. I hope this helps and again, please reach out if you have more questions. And know you are not alone in this. Almost every member of this community has been where you are and they can empathize. So, please know you don't have to go it alone! Best, Erin, <a href='https://lupus.net' target='_blank'>Lupus.net</a> Team Member.
Racquel H. Dozier Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Kara0412" user-id="8779491"/> haven’t tried medical marijuana but I do use cbd oils and ointments that help with lesions and joint pain . ~Racquel~ <a href='https://lupus.net' target='_blank'>lupus.net</a> team member
Butterfly73 Member
I use CBD tinctures and edibles, mostly for sleep and some for pain. 
1. Erin Rush Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="Butterfly73" user-id="8880136"/>, have you found them to be helpful overall? Do you find yourself building up a tolerance to them at all? I'm jst curious, as I have never tried them myself. Best, Erin, <a href='https://lupus.net' target='_blank'>Lupus.net</a> Team Member.
Butterfly73 Member
<inline-mention username="Erin Rush" user-id="8414420"/> Rush I have found them to be super helpful. I have not build a tolerance. I don't do them every night. I also change up. I only do it when I absolutely need it. If I haven't slept or can't stay sleep for a two or three days. When I'm going thru a more than usual insomnia spell I may use them a few times in a row. It just depends. Also helpful to take them about 1hr before you want to go to sleep so you drift off. It helps to male sure you have time to sleep 7 to 8 hrs. I adjust when need. Magnesium also helps at night. Make sure Vit D and other vitamins or at optimum levels.