Does Marijuana help fibromyalgia?

A 2010 study from McGill University in Montreal found that marijuana can help chronic pain patients who are not getting sufficient pain relief from traditional pain treatment methods. According to the study, the drug was used to help sufferers of painful conditions fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly, both highly beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia. Subjects found the drug to actually be more effective than amitriptyline, a popular sleep medication, with fewer side effects.

Next came a 2011 study published in PLoS One, the peer-reviewed journal put out by the Public Library of Science. The study found that patients had a significant reduction of pain and stiffness, enhanced relaxation and increased quality of life and feelings of well-being.

There is, however, no proof that marijuana had an effect on fibromyalgia itself. Those who use the drug use it for symptom management – to help with sleep or decrease pain levels, but not to actually reduce the progression of the condition or change its course.

Marijuana as medicine

Marijuana that is used for medicine is divided into two general families. They are referred to as indicas and sativas.There are hybrids that are described as a percentage indica and a precentage sativa.

Indica strains tend to be sleepier and are better for nighttime, however, indicas are also more effective for deep pain. Medicine produced from cannabis indica plants have higher CBD and lower THC counts therefore a pure indica strain will produce a heavier, sleepy type of high.

The best is to change your strains up often. If you find you are becoming tolerant to one strain and you have another lying around, try mixing them, sometimes it can overcome the tolerance to an individual strain. You can make tea or butter and then cookies, bread, brownies, etc.

THE TOP 4 MARIJUANA STRAINS FOR TREATING FIBROMYALGIA

BLACK JACK: This is an excellent sativa dominate strain. great for depression and nausea.THC 16.64% CBC .07% CBD .24% CBG 1.69% CBN .19% read more

GRAPE APE: Grape like smell and taste with a hint of skunk. Works for stress relief, nervousness, and chronic pain. THC 16.64% CBC .07% CBD .24% CBG 1.69% CBN .19% read more

AK47 x BLUEBERRY AUTO : This hybrid has the sativa punch of AK with the pain relieving qualities of Blueberry THC 15.69% CBC .02% CBD .36% CBG 0% CBN .54% read more

BLUE DREAM: This hybrid is great for relaxing and daytime pain relief. Light smooth blueberry and spice taste. THC 18.46% CBC .04% CBD .31% CBG 0% CBN .28% read more