ulcerative colitis

[male80205]

I had a constant colitis flare up that lasted about 8 years. I'd get a little relief for about a month when I was put on Prednisone (which was so bad for my body). I personally found that smoking caused problems and irritated the intestines worse.
After many years of research and years of taking 15 pills a day, I learned that colitis has been tied to serotonin, a molecule that controls your sleep,depression,memory and other neurological processes - This chemical is formed in the gastrointestinal tract.
After years of steroids and many other drugs, I went on a mild antidepressant and in a few weeks no more colitis. I haven't had one symptom for almost 2 years.
But....like I mentioned, when I had a flare up and smoked it seem to make things worse. Thats just me. But I'm pro MJ for all my other medical issues.:thumbsup:
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[humedi]

you do find some interesting stuff!
I have been very well, been using the vapouriser every day, just a small amount, and its made a good difference. My daughter is upset about the whole thing, but I shall just keep doing it but out of sight! Been feeling really tired tho after, so trying to get dose and time of day right.

just show all the science and how it helps, then show what long term effects of being on the meds nhs give you, and vapes were designed for medicianl use. great that it works, the weed in amsterdam is a totally different qulaity and it is amazing being over there as for colitis.. trust. can pick what works for ibds and everything (strong indicas...)

[humedi]

I am sorry to hear of your constituent's problems. Currently, Sativex (derived from cannabis plants) is not licensed in England for any indication. It was submitted to the MHRA in relation to neurological pain in Multiple Sclerosis but was withdrawn by the company as the phase III clinical study failed to reach statistical significance for pain relief.

Nevertheless, the MHRA issued a Public Information Report given the high public interest in this product. They concluded there were some concerns around safety , particularly psychiatric morbidity, and that a positive risk benefit had not been established.

Currently, although there are animal studies indicating that stimulation of cannabinoid receptors in the gut may exert a protective function in ulcerative colitis, there are no reports of research in human beings published in peer review journals. However, a study does appear to be underway.

Thus, given the absence of evidence and together with the MHRA report indicating in at least one condition the product failed to live up to the 'hype', it is unlikely the PCT would support its use. However, we are always willing to consider an individual funding request , with appropriate supporting information, in this case from an expert in inflammatory bowel disease.

Yours sincerely,

Christine Outram
Chief Executive

relevant to people in the UK only really... this is a letter from my Primary Care Trust sent to my MP (who then forwarded it to me).

thought fellow UC cannabis medicaters might like to know and perhaps start your own proceedings... getting this spray is no easy task, but imagine when i do get it

[Kandii]

2 months on still taking a tiny bit in the vaporiser before bed.... and its all good! Still on maintenance meds for the UC, but have managed to come off the steroids so feeling very happy about that. Wish I could tell the world, as so happy its doing some good. Stupid rules eh.
:thumbsup:

[Storm Crow]

Tell your doctors! At the worst, make a copy of the Crohns/IBS section of my list (link below) and send it via the mail, anonymously! Most doctors know only the government propaganda about the "Devil weed"! Educate them!


Granny :hippy:

[humedi]

2 months on still taking a tiny bit in the vaporiser before bed.... and its all good! Still on maintenance meds for the UC, but have managed to come off the steroids so feeling very happy about that.

!!!!!!
good. I have decided to up and leave I am sick of this shit uk, moving to amsterdam in the next couple of weeks, for a year to see how I get on, hopefully into complete remission. I was there for four days earlier this summer, and on the fourth day, we had to check out of the hotel at 10 am, and I did not need to bathroom ONCE til I was back home in england at 11pm that night. That's after just four days.

Wish I could tell the world, as so happy its doing some good. Stupid rules eh.
:thumbsup:

then you should. even just messages on forums work (worked for you?...). I'm seeing my MP tomorrow, that's also something anyone can do.

in the meantime, look at these developments :
dutch supreme court decision recognises necessity as a defence
and
sativex does well in clinical trials

[mary12]

Despite of so many benefits that we are getting from marijuana it is very unfortunate that marijuana is still not legalized.

[phatsesh101]

i have something ulcers or something of thjat nature they give meds which help but the releif comes from smokin purple strains seem to take effect quijer but one doesnt help fast but provides releif as long as i smoke daily i dont wake up sick which is usually when its the worst

[humedi]

this thread might be of interest- other people using cannabis for colitis in britain

[stinkyattic]

The trick that one Crohn's sufferer I know uses is to take an ounce of weed and cook it in a pressure-cooker into a half gallon or so of goat's milk (it is gentler and she is intolerant of casein). Every time she has a meal, she puts a good sized spoonful of this in her food or just drinks it so that the anti-inflammatory effect of the THC can soothe her system as she digests her meal. She has so far been able to keep weight on and avoid the horrible surgeries that have been forced on Crohn's sufferers as 'the only way'...