CLL and Medical Marijuana

[Madprofessor22]

Has anyone found Medical marijuana CBD/THC tincture to be helpful with sleep and anxiety due to watch and wait stage? Injesting anything foreign is a concern with a compromised immune system but the same can be said for Chemo. ?

[t2aa]

Yes! I used a CBD oil tincher last night in fact! Not sure I would have slept at all without it! I only use the CBD part, I don’t use the THC part though my husband does.

Next week, I’ll start treatment and my doc doesn’t want me to add anything for at least two months to make sure I am stable before adding “unknowns”.

[Madprofessor22 in reply to t2aa]

Thanks for your input. I’m not in any treatment yet and need sleep using a more natural methods than sleeping aids.

Wishing you and your husband well.

[WinJ3]

I use hemp oil tincture instead of the Xanax I was taking at night. It works really great for me.

[Madprofessor22 in reply to WinJ3]

Thanks. Good to know. Looking forward to good sleep.

[shazie in reply to WinJ3]

I also use Xanax for anxiety from time to time. I would love to know what product you are using? Of course, if you don’t like to be specific it would be fine.

Thank you.

[WinJ3 in reply to shazie]

I really was a doubter on this stuff, but I bought the Nutrazo Hemp Oil Drops 8 000 mg, Co2 Extracted on Amazon.

Read some of the reviews.

[shazie in reply to WinJ3]

Thank you for sharing.

[MsLockYourPosts Passed Volunteer]

CBD oil seemed to help my dog with old dog joints, but did nothing for my insomnia. It does help some. Just don’t smoke anything- big risk of fungal lung infections.

[Madprofessor22]

At least your dog 🐕 is feeling well. I appreciate the responses as weigh my options. I’m not a smoker either. Thanks.

[Cllsller]

I take Cannabis edible, 10 mg, every night. It helps me get to sleep with no side effects in the morning. I highly recommend you try it; also helps with joint pain from taking Imbruvica. Best of luck.

[shazie in reply to Cllsller]

Would you mind sharing with us what exactly you are taking? Maybe a picture would be more helpful.

Greatly appreciated.

[2016miniman in reply to Cllsller]

That has helped me a good bit. Good luck

[Somanyroads in reply to Cllsller]

Can you please share which cannabis edible brand you take? Thanks!

[Madprofessor22 in reply to Cllsller]

A name and/or photo of the edible that you are describing would be helpful. Thanks.

[AussieNeil Administrator]

Further on your valid concern about ingesting (or breathing in) anything foreign, in addition to the potential fungal contamination MsLockYourPosts mentioned earlier and other possible contaminants, unlike prescription drugs including chemo, the active ingredient dose can vary widely per this post:

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

More information on the pros and cons of Medical Marijuana and derivatives is provided here:

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

Neil

[AussieNeil Administrator]

Most Cannabis From Dispensaries Used for Sleep, Pain: psychiatryadvisor.com/home/...

The survey results showed that 65 percent of customers reported taking cannabis to relieve pain, and 74 percent reported taking cannabis to promote sleep. Of the participants taking cannabis for pain, the vast majority (80 percent) said that it was very or extremely helpful, with most respondents saying that they reduced or stopped their use of over-the-counter pain medications (82 percent) or opioid analgesics (88 percent). The vast majority (84 percent) of customers reporting taking cannabis for sleep said that it was very or extremely helpful, and similarly, most reported reducing or stopping use of over-the-counter (87 percent) or prescription sleep aids (83 percent).

[Madprofessor22 in reply to AussieNeil]

The success for sleep related concerns sounds hopeful. There's something to be said for a holistic approach. Thank you.

[wilhoitaz]

i like the cannabis infused honey-good for sleep

[Madprofessor22 in reply to wilhoitaz]

Something to look into. Thank you.

[naddude]

As Neil pointed out there has been some research but there needs to be a lot more done. Hopefully this will be the case in Canada where it is now legal. Israeli scientists have been researching all aspects of cannabis including potential cures for cancer. As of today most "research" on curative aspects (except for seizures) are anecdotal. I too could tell you about people I know who claim to have eliminated tumours.....but to what end? What I can say is that CBD is anti-inflammatory and THC is analgesic. Furthermore cannabis "experts" claim indiga strains are better for night (sleep and pain) and sativa for day and pain. There is also a claim that edible taken in high concentrates have destroyed tumours. Other than Israeli research this is pure internet speculation related by "testimonials." Use of cannabis (CBD & THC) topically is a different story and can provide pain relief (from my own experience). The bottom line is that ther is not enough science in the form of clinical trials....yet.

[AussieNeil Administrator in reply to naddude]

It didn't look to be a promising candidate for treating CLL when its activity against CLL cells from over 100 patients was assessed:

journals.plos.org/plosone/a...

[naddude in reply to AussieNeil]

Neil: Good article and thanks for posting. I agree it doesn't look promising for treatment for CLL. In my research, sadly. I only came across "testimonials" which have little value. Research is still in its infancy. cjnews.com/news/israel/cann...

[AussieNeil Administrator in reply to naddude]

Interesting that effectiveness with the Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Mantle Cell Lymphoma appears promising, but it is an aggressive lymphoma, compared to our more chronic lymphoma.

[naddude in reply to AussieNeil]

Who knows what’s around the corner. When I was first diagnosed BTK inhibitors were still experimental and CAR T was unheard of. Let’s hope for a cure soon we lost a friend to MM last week so I am trying to be hopeful.

[Madprofessor22 in reply to naddude]

Reach out and share positive thoughts and information. We always have hope.

[naddude in reply to Madprofessor22]

Thanks!

[Madprofessor22]

Your feedback is certainly appreciated on this journey. Thanks again