What Medical Bud Strains Work Best For You?

[SnowyLeopard]

I used to be a bit nervous of it, but now pot helps me out *so* much when I'm having terrible days. For me strains that I've enjoyed that've improved my symptoms are Headband, Sour Diesel, and Blue Dream.

 

[Cannottakethis]

Thank you for this thread! My state recently made medical marijuana legal for ptsd and I'm trying to get an appointment at a dispensary. My doctor told me that the people there are the true experts on which strains are best for each individual. Thus the initial 30 minute appointment.

This place doesn't have Sour Diesel, which I have smoked before and enjoyed, but they seem to have a good variety of sativa dominant, indica dominant and hybrids.

I'm looking forward to trying a few types out to see what works best. I'm going to be like a kid in a candy store.

Are any of you vaping it? I typically smoke out of a pipe but really interested in trying the vaporizer method.

 

[asadafagahajakal]

Thank you for this thread! My state recently made medical marijuana legal for ptsd and I'm trying to ge...

I have an e cigarette, I'll try making cbd juice since I make my own equine already to save money. The "vaporiser" pens with ceramic coils actually burn it to an ash, so you're not actually vaping, you're smoking it still. But if you get a real vaporizer, they're usually best for high thc strains, as you don't get as much cbd from them. But afterwards you can still smoke the bud with its remaining cbd


If you have an E cigarette, feel free to message me about the topic. I can talk all day about getting you to do it for cheaper, like making your own juice and coils

 

[watundah]

Stopped by a dispensary to get some edibles because I tried it last weekend and really liked it. They sold endicot, sativa and hybrid forms. I do not like a heavy head buzz! I liked the gummy that I had before because I could cut it in thirds and not get blotto. Not medical but these days not sure what the difference is aside from legality. Candies were 10 mg each so way too much in one for me.

 

[Cannottakethis]

I never heard of CBd till I started researching the medical marijuana.

I don't have an e-cigarette but was going to buy a vaporizer since I get a 25% discount on my first visit.

On the website, they say that the process leaves a dry slightly browned bud that is lacking in medicinal compounds. Does this mean that you could still smoke that dry bud and still get some effects or is it completely lacking?

They sell 1/8s, 1/4s and higher amounts and you're allowed to purchase up to 2 oz a month. I don't think I'll need that much. I can usually make a 1/4 last a while but I'll buy more than that. I'm hoping I won't need to take klonipin or Ativan anymore.

 

[420kitty]

Well, since you get paranoid when ingesting too much thc then the cbd's do seem like the better option for you. A strain that I absolutely love is Blue Dream, and hybrids with it. Really though any sativa dominant plant should do the trick. Trial and error really.

 

[Cannottakethis]

Thought I'd update this. I've had my medical bud for a few months and it's amazing.
I bought 5 q oz and I can honestly say I've never had so much in my life.

The high cbd is great for taking the edge off it's called cannabinoid.

Grape ape is for sleep NO NIGHTMARES best for ptsd symptoms.

Lemon G for head buzz but fully functioning.

Blueberry 28 for daily use

Ak-47 for pain.

It's been amazing.

I didn't buy the vaporizer because it was over 400 bucks...I'll stick to my pipe.

 

[SophiaWisdom]

@sophia wisdom the effects your acupuncturist describes come from the THC content,...

Thanks so much! I'm so unfamiliar I have no idea what these acronyms are but very helpful to me lol.

When you say oil can I safely assume it's a topical application? Totally unaware of all these things obviously, lol.

 

[GhostedGirl]

I recently hurt my back and was given hydrocodone for the pain. In addition to helping my back, I couldn't believe the effect it had on my anxiety. I felt such an incredible weight lifted off my shoulders. But I know that it's very addictive and withdrawals are inevitable after a while. I'm lucky to live in a state where it's fully legal- but it's also tremendously expensive to buy.

So the highly addictive opiate drugs are free on my insurance, but the safer alternative is $$$. Thanks, pharmaceutical industry!

 

[420kitty]

I started to experiment with CBDs due to my hypervigilance and anxiety at work. At first I started to take the glycerin pills 2:1 CBD mixed with some THC. I started with 8mg of CBD and it helped a tiny but I still felt like a train wreck of nerves. Slowly went up and I found 30mg CBD per gummy by Biokinetic Labs. They are $15/5 gummies. I get 3 packets to last 2 weeks (payday). They help a lot with my anger and the former mentioned. At times I still get angry and I keep a joint in my purse.

Oils are edibles and they work best if you put them in a hot drink (such as tea). You can always put them under your tongue. Be sure to get the glycerin based and not the alcohol based. I tried a sleep aid oil (cost $50 for a 1/2 fl oz) but it stopped working after 2 weeks. I ended up making my own edibles (cookies) to sleep, lol.

I also use a topical application (thc lotion) for my nerve pain in my hands and wrists.

 

[EmmaOwl]

Are any of you vaping it? I typically smoke out of a pipe but really interested in trying the vaporizer method.

I've just been accepted into the program in my state, which also added ptsd to its list of "Qualifiers", though really I'm looking for pain relief. I'm planning to vape so I did a lot of research to find a good model that wouldn't break the bank. One factor is that I have asthma and I have to be really careful about heating something versus actually setting anything on fire. (And BTW it was much cheaper than the cost you mentioned in your earlier post.)

I'm happy with what I got, but now I'm in a weird spot because I'll have the machine but nothing to use it for. Hopefully that will change soon. I have to wait for a stupid card to come in the mail :grumpy: Oh well.

Do you have any tips for a first-time dispensary visit? It seems like a ton of trial-and-error.

 

[EmmaOwl]

if you get a real vaporizer, they're usually best for high thc strains, as you don't get as much cbd from them. But afterwards you can still smoke the bud with its remaining cbd

Comments like this one mystify me! Make me worry about entering into this process.