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    It saved my life I'm sure

    Actually MM can play an important role in managing Crohns. Not only does being in a better mood from smoking help, but there are also physiological reasons it's a good medication for Crohns. Crohns patients develop extra CB1 and CB2 receptors in the colon as part of the bodies response to the...
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    It saved my life I'm sure

    It helps more than with the pain. People with crohns develop extra cb1 and cb2 cannabinoid receptors in the colon as part of the bodies response to help control the disease. It is thought these receptors that are activated by either the natural endocannabinoids or the chemicals found in...
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    Medical marijuana in the UK

    What this post says is true in one manner that the cannabinoids are not water soluble for the most part. But hashish can be made with a water extraction method. Also hashish oil can be made in a manner that has no alcohol or any other solvent in it. Though in that state it's not viable for an...
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    Need your advice! To smoke or not to smoke!

    I've had crohns for at least 25 years and am 52 years old. When first diagnosed I stopped using marijuana recreation-ally. I started on prednisone and azulfadine. Within 2 years I had no quality of life at all. I nearly bled to death on the floor unconscious at one point. I developed an anal...
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    It saved my life I'm sure

    I also assume it's saved my life. I've had crohns for at least 25 years and am 52 years old. When first diagnosed I stopped using marijuana recreation-ally. I started on prednisone and azulfadine. Within 2 years I had no quality of life at all. I nearly bled to death on the floor unconscious...
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    Medical marijuana in the UK

    If you have insurance and a decent doctor see if you can get a script for Sativex. It's a whole plant extract prescribed for MS and a few other conditions. I think England is about to legalize it or has already. It's made by a company called G and W pharmaceuticals that is based where you...
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    Best strains for Crohn's?

    Indica's provide the most relief for me. Once you become accustomed to them drowsiness shouldn't be a problem.
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    Best strains for Crohn's?

    I credit cannabis with saving my life most likely I was diagnosed with crohns at the age of 26, at the time I used cannabis on and off for pleasure. I stopped this due my GI doctors warnings that it would be bad for me. After stopping using it the disease really flared up. Within 2 years my...
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