ulcerative colitis

stressed, poor diet, had a curry, jan 2007 >> triggered what was later diagnosed as ulcerative colitis.

was put on anti biotics before i had been diagnosed, these made me worse (and i believe wiped out some of the good bacteria in the gut).
Went on the SCD diet but failed.
was given asacol after i was diagnosed, april 2007 - bad for me.
then went onto colozide - hair loss, ulcers, bad for me

my experiences have left me feeling bitter at the NHS. they offer that toxic shite and ignore the herb.

I informed my GP and specialist from the start that I used ganja to alleviate and manage this disease. I reaffirm this everytime i visit the clinic, and for my next visit am going to take a shit load of research into cannabis and it's effectiveness on IBDs. I know more than them on this subject, they are doctors what the fuck

what has happened to common sense

the fight goes on. but it is costing me a fortune and one day i will not be able to afford my medication. just can't believe it same problem world over. jus shockin

anyone relate to this?

anyone in britain check out and support Humedi - Home

I lump the bowel diseases together - so these are on IBS and Crohn's and such. You might want to print up the link in my sig to give to your doctors as well as the TY link (New Year's post) I've provided. Happy reading- Granny:hippy:

Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients
Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients

Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels
Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels - Current medical events - Hemp and Medicine - Welcome to www.hemp-info.ch! The specialist for hemp (Cannabis) in Switzerland

In the Human Colon: Cannabinoids Promote Epithelial Wound Healing
Elsevier

Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis
Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise]

Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease
Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease: The Hempire - [cannabis, london]

Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs
Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs: The Hempire - [cannabis, london]

Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease
ScienceDirect - The Journal of Pain : (919) : Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Endocannabinoids and the gastrointestinal tract: what are the key questions?
British Journal of Pharmacology - Abstract of article: Endocannabinoids and the gastrointestinal tract: what are the key questions?

MARIJUANA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) (anecdotal)
MARIHUANA AND IRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME by Christine

Marijuana and Crohnâ??s Disease (anecdotal)
Crohn’s Disease by Marilyn Loskot

( Granny's Happy New Year's post - where you can find the studies listed above)
My "Happy New Year" Medical post - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community

everything i need! thanks

going to have some ganja mashed potato now

who else uses cannabis to heal their IBD? is it quite a common thing to do in that respect

i am glad there is a forum specifically for ganj and ailments. I was on that u. colitis forum on healingwell.com and told them about cannabis and how effective it was.
they booted me off for merely mentioning the that the plant helps. Now i wouldn't mind but the people administratin the forum are sufferin too, how blind can you get!!??

i have also found that yakult (a probiotic yogurt drink), manuka honey (with UMF of 10+ or higher) and fish oil help

As those who will not see! :( It is SO sad, that a simple herbal remedy is available, but they refuse to acknowledge it! KEEP TRYING! Before they can delete your post, a few will see it and get the message!

In the 60s only a veryfew believed in medical cannabis- Now somewhere between 65 and 85% of the American public believe it should be medically legal. Education changes people! EDUCATE!


Granny:hippy:

I know how you feel, I've had Crohns for the last 9 years. I have tried many times to explain my MJ use to my Doctors to help me with this disease. It usally falls on deaf ears but I try. I have tried all the drugs Asacol, steroids ect. I find that though diet, exercise and alternative meds that I have done more to pervent the spread of this, then all the Doctors and there precription medications. I can smoke a joint during an "attack" and have things calm down. I can't get that from any of the prec. med's I have. Stay strong, I am in your court for this one!:thumbsup:

Hey,

I've been contemplating using Cannabis to try and treat my Ulcerative Colitis and found this discussion through google...

Basically, I've had UC for the past 4 years now and the past few months its got really fucking bad. I'm not going back on steroids because theres no point - i dont suffer at all on them at high doses, but as soon as I stop taking them it just gets worse again. Plus, there terrible in the long-term anyway. I've been on every pill they can try (Azathropine at the minute - weekly blood tests) and I'm pretty sick of it.

Anyway, I was watching 'Entourage' of all things the other day and they mentioned using cannabis for chron's so I thought I'd have a google and there's a lot of stuff about it really helping people with colitis too.

Now, I've never touched cannbis, never even smoked, but I'm willing to try anything at the minute. How quickly did you see that it was working? How much did you smoke a day?

If it doesn't work for me fuck it I've tried everything else!

I'm C.com's local "busy-body";), and I've got some advice for you.

About your trying cannabis for your UC....try it. The worst thing that could happen, is nothing! You'll be no worse off than before. Best thing that happens...it works. :thumbsup:

Remember to be careful, if you can, buy from a good friend. Joints can be hard to roll, so you may wish to buy a pipe- one with a tiny bowl is best. I can just barely get the tip of my pinkie finger into my favorite pipe. Glass pipes are the best, but my collection covers bone, wood and clay pipes, as well as glass.

The worst thing about cannabis (besides its illegality) is the toker's cough. Cannabis is hard on your lungs. If the cannabis quells your UC, consider buying a vaporizer. Much easier on the lungs! You get the effects, without the health problems. (run a search here on the term "vaporizer")

There are 2 basic types of cannabis, sativa and indica. Most cannabis today is a hybrid of the two. You want an indica or indica dominant strain. If you end up buying cannabis from a kid who doesn't know what strain he's selling, ask for a "couch-lock" strain, they are usually indicas and much better at controlling pain. Sativas are better for parties, creative work, or "day smoke". Some folks can get a panic attack from sativas. 'Dro or hydro refers to a method of growing, not a strain.

If you are fortunate enough to live in California, or other "enlightened" state, getting legal is easy-but there are whole threads on that, so I'm not going into it, except to say having a copy of your medical records makes it easier- just ask your doctor for them.

OK, that's about it. Welcome to the wonderful world of cannabis. Keep on reading and learning. I hope that cannabis works as well on your UC as it works on my migraines. - Granny:hippy:

i'm in england so don't have the luxury of choosin which strain I get, just know that it's skunk. I mean it always improves me, just some more than others. Like recently I got an oz of some african indica wish I knew more about it cos it helps so much > decreased the amount of times I go to about 3 a day which is great. also no pains, spasms, got appetite.. it's a nice body stone you know.

smoking spliff is how I medicate, the effect is instant and what can I say - it makes my symptoms go away and I'm not afraid that I'll soil myself in public. Pack your spliffs out with as much green and not a lot of bacci.

With food it is a different sort of effect. It will generally numb the body to the pain and cramps you get and lessens spasms so helps with transit.

My weed supply is precious so I don't often bake with it, just smoke it. It is an amazing herb for someone who has this it sucks to lose your health but this is the best way to get it back.

I honestly believe if I had the best stuff available to me all the time, it could take me into remission along with good diet, probiotics, fish oil etc.

humedi you should by a grinder that collects the dust in the bottom
i too enjoy baking with weed but cant aford too regualy
i grind my skunk in the grinder and the dust falls into the bottom the abcense of the dust isnt noticable
and i find that using the dust in the bottom i get a much better effect from the cakes.
im sorry if this makes no sense (i just finished off the last batch) :stoned: