Why do you suspect trolling? Just because its the first post? I agree it seems suspicious, but a specific question at least.
zgmc
well, there are a lot of reasons to assume this, but the important thing is that there are no studies that conclusively prove cannabis is an effective treatment for migraines... i also tend to get suspicious of anyone presenting requests to justify using hallucinogens for purposes that are not conclusively proven... but that is based solely on past historical experience with users, medicine as well as treatments for migraines (which i regularly suffer)
Cannabis has very little evidence supporting its use as a migraine remedy,
There are practically no studies on medical marijuana for migraines. Therefore there is no concrete scientific evidence on marijuana’s effectiveness, the proper dosage or the best method to ingest it.
http://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/natural-remedies/marijuana/
and if it helps at all, it is most likely due to the relaxation effects or anti-nausea and that would be it
IMHO - the risks are too great
the BEST ADVICE POSTED is from BELLS
I've been a forum administrator since 2007. I've seen almost every sort of scam on the streets as well as online. He fits the mold too well.
Or, you can just chalk it up to my experiences with hallucinogens...
I am in TOTAL agreement here regarding the comments
especially given my own personal historical experiences
I would try either mushys or love as my helper. I like the idea of the natural route. But it seems that there are more sites pertaining to love and migraines than mushys and migraines (they seem more for cluster headaches) I'm hoping to achieve some type of relief from the pain When I have a migraine that seems to be un tameable and I'm also looking for some spacing between the ones I get. I'd be happy with just one or the other. Preferably the latter. Cuz like I said. Tripping is scary..
chaf
first off - medical advice is best given by medical professionals, not internet forums (unless directly tied to a medical site... but i've never seen ANY licensed professional, or a professional certified and working under a license like a Paramedic, diagnose or treat without a history, full makeup and more info that what you presented)
secondly - if you are looking for a more natural route, you would be talking about feverfew, not hallucinogens (see:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...ngredientId=933&activeIngredientName=FEVERFEW
http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/feverfew-migraine.html
http://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/natural-remedies/feverfew/ )
Third - for a migraine sufferer, you seem more coached than legit. By that i mean your answers are far too vague and only topically describe the situation, so unless you are willing to expound on your migraine problem and go into detail (which will also determine which type/subtype of migraine you are tending to suffer from) then there is no point going any further.
fourth - For a migraine sufferer, you are not very well versed in the more common approaches to relief, which are many. (at least, you've yet to describe any relief treatments tried in the past which will narrow down a great deal of information and best further your current and future advice for treatments)
fifth - no, not Jack. Just because Cannabis is helpful for other issues that include pain doesn't mean it is an effective pain killer. Nor does it being a natural substance mean it is healthy or good for you. That truly depends on a number of factors, from how you react to it (and it's ingredients), what your source is (are there additives you are reacting to or is it medically pure, a BIG difference) to the cause as well as genetics.
another point - there are medications out there that are far, FAR more effective than cannabis that are regularly prescribed. (take Zolmitriptan in its various prescriptions, from rapidly dissolving tablets and nasal spray to ...)
historically, migraine sufferers will go to very great lengths to find a treatment that is effective, but using an addictive substance that may well be the
cause rather than the solution is normally the problem of the user/addict set, not someone who truly needs effective help
let me clarify that last point: THC / cannabis may well be the
cause due to not only your physical reactions to certain chemicals in the substance, but also to the addiction part of it, which will manifest most often in headaches (or migraines), back pain and general malaise, exacerbation of existing pains or issues as well as much, much more. This is typical of certain types of addictive substances, from alcohol and opiates to cannabis. Plus, there is the
SOURCE to consider. Unless you are using medically grown etc and getting it from a medical supply/hospital/etc, then you do NOT know what is in your stuff
For the record, i have no personal use experience with weed other than watching every one of my family members use it (which lead a full 2/3 of them into migraines as well as other exacerbating problems from use)
However, i do have a tiny bit of medical experience as well as experience with Migraines
Like i pointed out above, the
BEST ADVICE so far has been BELLS and to go get MEDICAL ADVICE, which i will post again here:
If you wish to treat your migraines, please go and see a doctor.
Especially if you are suffering from migraines that many times a week.
There is NO substitute for physical examinations, blood work or other relevant and necessary tests