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: