I have found a miracle

[betteroff]

I have had crohn's for 35 years. It got to a point that I was unable to continue working and went on social security disability, I have been on every drug there is for crohn's over the years. I have severe problems from continuing prednisone use and can't use it at all now. I am currently using cimzia. I have used remicade and humira in the past but had bad problems with infection and had to stop. I have been so desperate that I stopped wanting to live. For the sake of my kids I did not give up. I have been taking oral cannabis oil for the past four months and it is almost unbelievable, but it has changed everything for me. I went from having 25 + bm's per day ( and night) to 3 or 4. I have not had to wear a diaper since I started using this incredible medicine. I am hungry and can eat with much less pain and have been absorbing food for the first time in years. I know that many people are against or afraid of cannabis due mostly to untrue information and a stigma based on movies and stereotypes. I was. It would be wrong if I did not tell this to others. I have told my GI doc and surgeon. They can't legally say anything because I live in Wisconsin, but they did give me an eye wink. I knew what they meant. I saved up for months so I could fly to Portland Oregon and see a doctor that is allowed to talk about medical cannabis. I now have a card for medical cannabis in Oregon and Washington. This has absolutely changed my life. I am not cured but I want to live again. I know that this will eventually be available and the knowledge can't be hidden for long. This is real. I have found that every state that has a medical marijuana program lists crohn's disease as a qualifying condition. My mind has changed since I really started researching this. Drug companies don't like it because they can't patent it and make much money from it. The United States government holds a patent for cannabis as a medicine. I get somewhat angry when I think of all of the suffering people have that could be reduced or eliminated and is not. I know this first hand now and feel I owe it to others to not hide it. All of the people close to me have seen the miracle too. If you could not walk and all of a sudden you can people will ask what happened. That is kind of what happened with me. I have a hard time lying about something that is so obvious to my family. They have also changed the way they think about it. I have been through the opiate pain medicine situation and found for chronic pain, opiates cause far more suffering than they alleviate. I could talk forever about this but will save you the time. Look at the facts and see what you think. It may change your life. If this helps one other person as it has helped me it was worth my time.

 

[ginnyrdhap]

Hi betteroff,

Thanks for sharing your amazing success story with cannabis. I don't know much about the oral cannabis oil you mentioned. How do you consume it?

The last time I had marijuana was probably 30 years ago in my 20's. I remember smoking it and feeling paranoid and weird. Is the effect different when you aren't smoking it?

Thanks again for the great news!

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

I've never tried it because it's illegal here (and I could get fired). But I'm all for medicinal MJ.

 

[Ihurt]

My sons friend has crohns. He was dx when he was 17 3 years ago. He does not take ANY meds for his crohns. But he admitted to me that he smokes pot daily and he has been free of symptoms for the three years. Not sure what to think, but I have read that cannabis is very good for healing. I once worked with a natural doctor who said cannabis has many many good benefits if used correctly and medically. I wish to God they would legalize it here in IL ( at least medically), but that does not look like it is going to happen anytime soon. How do you get cannabis Oil by the way???

 

[betteroff]

Hello, I actually found out about it on a cannabis compassion website from others that have had success with the oil. About a year ago I started talking with people in states that have a mmj program. I got to know them well and it has been sent to me anonymously for no charge or any financial gain. There is a whole different group of people that actually care about others they don't even know. This blew my mind at first. I have never met nicer people anywhere.

It comes in plastic syringes. I started slow, but when I saw the overnight result I increased the amount slowly. A dab about as big as a small pea three times per day is what I am currently using. After extensive reading I discovered facts about cannabis I did not know. There has NEVER been a recorded overdose ever anywhere period. The human body has endogenous cannabanoid receptors, unlike most drugs especially alcohol, it is relatively nontoxic. I don't think the body would have specific receptors for something that has no benifit. That would make no sense.

I do not feel "high" when I take it orally. At first I didn't know if I was high or just so happy to eat food again. When I told the doctor he said probably a bit of both. I do not care. I was not liking living much at all before anyway. If a side effect is a peaceful content mental attitude, I will take that over blowing up like a balloon, loosing 80% of my bone density, severe acne, anxiety, etc. That is what I got from 30 + years of prednisone. If I am having an especially hurting day, I vaporize and inhale 1 time. That does get me "high" but the pain either goes away or I just don't care if it hurts. Either way is alright with me. It doesn't make me "stupid high" like alcohol would, plus two hours later I feel perfectly normal mentally. No hangover maybe just a little tired.

I was physically addicted to opiate pain medicine for three years. It was no different than quitting heroin. I will NEVER go through that again. This is also recommended to many with chronic pain as a alternative to morphine or fentanyl. It is hands down not even a choice for me.

I would never say that one thing is good for everyone. For myself this is truly a miracle. My kids noticed right away that dad feels better and they don't care why either. I have been honest with all of my family and they have seen this happen just as I have. I have done all that I felt I needed to do and am OK with doing something that is illegal in my state. If people really knew what I now know they would be angry that it was not available to someone they care about. It will change. I can't be a fighter for this because without it I am worthless and I would not get it in jail.

Thank you people for your open minded thoughts. It seems that people that have had or know someone with an extreme health problem understand more.

 

[ginnyrdhap]

Wow, this is so great. But forgive me for asking another question about how the oral oil works, but I'm just wondering if the pea sized dab is just put on your finger and then you eat it? Or is it mixed with something? How does it taste?

Sounds like you've been able to really improve the quality of your life with this. I'm so happy for you and your family.

 

[Ckt]

To be honest,I wish it were legal in Kentucky because I'm tired of taking toxic drugs. I know it sounds cynical, but I wonder how much the big pharm companies control through profits from incredibly expensive biologics.And the drugs we are offered seem so toxic.if they change DNA and the whole immune system,what exactly are they doing in the long run?i doubt honestly that marijuana will ever be truly legalized in the usa and an accepted mode of treatment by most in the medical establishment.

 

[Sam07301985]

I read on the news last night that Washington State has a bill they are trying to pass so they can start selling marijuana in state regulated dispensaries to anyone over the age of 21 not just people with medical marijuana cards. There are alot of high profile people supporting the bill too. I live in Texas I wish they would sale medical marijuana here because when I have tried it in the past it has helped with my crohns more than any medication I have been on. For the short time that I did it I felt better than I had since I started having my crohns symptoms. Its a shame that most of us cant utilize a medication that has no dangerous side effects and that helps more than any medication I have ever tried.

 

[Ozboz]

Imake the oil myself here in australian mmj is demonised badly also you can't just have any old marijuana plant you need an indicavrigh in cbd or canabinoids thats what are the anti inflammatory properties in mmj if you get a sativa you'll just get high without much benefit ascsativas have more thc im waiting for the right strain so i can make some oil

 

[DennisD]

There is nothing like a miracle to make ones day!
Especially a miracle that one can cause?
How long have you been taking the MM?
To think that there is something out there that can possibly help so many and yet it's kept from those in need is hideous and criminal.


HD

 

[betteroff]

I just squirt it on fingertip and eat it. Personally I love the flavor. To me it tastes like natural medicine. It is hard to describe. I follow it with a good cup of hot coffee. It is some of the most sticky stuff I have ever seen. The coffee washes it down and gets it off of your tounge+ it tastes good.

The person that makes it uses very high quality, high cbd strains. I was given a tour of their set up as well as their large outdoor and indoor growsites when I was in Portland to see the doctor. It is amazing.

 

[Ckt]

I think this is an exciting alternative to the plethora of toxic drugs we usually have to take for crohns. We all know the horrid things prednisone can do..and many times I feel the treatment for this illness is far worse than the symptoms for me sometimes.not to mentio the ridiculous number of cat scans I have had this year alone exposing my body to radiation..13-14 already. I feel like I'm cancer woman walking!):
But as I cannot take mmj due to laws here and I honestly wouldn't even know where to find a source or if the source would be ' clean'..ie..no pesticides,etc..I have to rely on combo therapy of humira and methotrexate which leaves me feeling like I'm very exhausted and trying to run underwater,flu like symptoms..there are times I have be one so disgusted by the treatment that I stop all western meds but this only ends up making me sicker so for the time being or until I move somewhere that is more open minded about treatment options, I do western meds.i am registered with the stem cell treatment program in Chicago but am not sick enough at this time to really be a solid candidate. They did however not completely refuse me and want me to send op and path reports from my last few resections so it's still an option.
I never thought I would consider anything that drastic but to be honest, I don't see how it's harder on the body than the combo therapy in the long run!killing off you're mine system to reboot it via stem cells isn't playing around for sure but to me nether is taking chemo and a drug that suppresses your immune system like the biologics.
In a few years time, I figure much progress will be made in the area of stem cells..look at the past 15 years..we have come a long way in the treatment of ibd!thanks for reading my long entry here!

 

[mnsun]

Very curious. Is this CO2 extract? Any other description as to what to call the process used? It's not a tincture, right?

 

[Spooky1]

Hi Betteroff,

your crohns sounds just as mine does. I would dearly love to get some mmj just to stop that many trips to the loo. I had hideous side effects from steroids and even paranoia. Do you not get paranoia with mmj? i think they sell it in holland, i might go there cos i don't think its available in Britain. some strains are and many people smoke this obviously. but i never have and never have wanted too. I also read recently that its a bit of a cancer cure. i would give anything to get out the house and live a normal life. maybe i should just go to Holland and get some and just give it a try. but its still illegal her in Britain.

i'm so pleased for you!!!! and jealous of your cure too. maybe i shall just treat myself to a trip to holland for mmj. seems exciting in a way. but i would do virtually anything for a cure.

 

[DennisD]

Isn't heroin still dispensed in Britain to the junkies? In the US, the FDA is investigating a drug mfg who are possibly responsible for the me eighties outbreak.

http://nyti.ms/RojStq

Here's the link, I hope it works.

All this nonsense and corruption while people around the world suffer and a pure, natural, and safe possible cure is illegal because it gets you high.

What a wonderful world.

HD

 

[betteroff]

I am sorry to hear of the terrible problems that others with this nasty disease have gone through. Before the internet I thought I was the only one. It is easier to talk via the internet about crohn's related problems as most of them are embarrassing and disgusting. I just got to a point that if something did not change I would not stay alive. I too have been through so many cat scans that I may glow sometimes. After really looking deeply into the subject of medical marijuana I realize that it really does come down to what almost everything does. Money. I was never a conspiracy follower or anything, but I think drug companies probably do what they can to keep it schedule 1 on the DEA's list. It just blows me away that the federal law that considers marijuana to have no medicinal value is the same entity that holds the U.S patent on marijuana as a medicine. I would like to see a politician explain that to the world on camera. To answer your question Spooky1, allot depends on the dose and strain of cannabis as to the effects. Personaly I don't get paranoid or anxious. Believe it or not when I was in Oregon I learned something very important. The paranoia that I used to have was mainly because I was doing something "wrong" in Wisconsin. The wrongness went away completely in Oregon. It is only because I am relatively good person in my mind that I felt anything negative from doing something that was not legal. I now know much more truth about this plant. I recommend googleing Lester Grinspoon. He is a professor at Harvard Medical school. I trust his research.

Sorry for getting off topic. That may be a side effect. The oil that has helped me is not butane honey oil or C02 extraction. Those methods as I understand remove many of the chemicals that are helpful. They do make some mighty tasy, powerful oil however. The honey oils are mainly going for the high THC level. The oil I have been using is called RSoil. It contains the whole plant not just the THC.

When I flew to Portland in July I was shown by the people I met how to make the oil. In Oregon the mmj program promotes self sufficiency. If you are not able to grow and process yourself you can assign a caregiver to help you. The caregiver does not have to be a patient. Caregivers have all of the rights of the patient except for using the medicine. The oil is easy to make and does not require special equipment if you are just making an amount for yourself. here are a couple of links about Rick Simpson, the guy it is named after.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/run-from-the-cure/

http://phoenixtears.ca/

 

[betteroff]

I am sorry to hear of the terrible problems that others with this nasty disease have gone through. Before the internet I thought I was the only one. It is easier to talk via the internet about crohn's related problems as most of them are embarrassing and disgusting. I just got to a point that if something did not change I would not stay alive. I too have been through so many cat scans that I may glow sometimes.

After really looking deeply into the subject of medical marijuana I realize that it really does come down to what almost everything does. Money. I was never a conspiracy follower or anything, but I think drug companies probably do what they can to keep it schedule 1 on the DEA's list. It just blows me away that the federal law that considers marijuana to have no medicinal value is the same entity that holds the U.S patent on marijuana as a medicine. I would like to see a politician explain that to the world on camera. To answer your question Spooky1, allot depends on the dose and strain of cannabis as to the effects. Personaly I don't get paranoid or anxious. Believe it or not when I was in Oregon I learned something very important. The paranoia that I used to have was mainly because I was doing something "wrong" in Wisconsin. The wrongness went away completely in Oregon. It is only because I am relatively good person in my mind that I felt anything negative from doing something that was not legal. I now know much more truth about this plant. I recommend googleing Lester Grinspoon. He is a professor at Harvard Medical school. I trust his research.

Sorry for getting off topic. That may be a side effect. The oil that has helped me is not butane honey oil or C02 extraction. Those methods as I understand remove many of the chemicals that are helpful. They do make some mighty tasy, powerful oil however. The honey oils are mainly going for the high THC level. The oil I have been using is called RSoil. It contains the whole plant not just the THC.

When I flew to Portland in July I was shown by the people I met how to make the oil. In Oregon the mmj program promotes self sufficiency. If you are not able to grow and process yourself you can assign a caregiver to help you. The caregiver does not have to be a patient. Caregivers have all of the rights of the patient except for using the medicine. The oil is easy to make and does not require special equipment if you are just making an amount for yourself. here are a couple of links about Rick Simpson, the guy it is named after.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/run-from-the-cure/

http://phoenixtears.ca/[/FONT]