Does THC really help glaucoma patients?
144748
Yes it really does help.  Just be careful because it is going to cause problems in your family and the benifits are not that great...Good luck!
962198
Not really - you could try Kalms or St Johns Wort - some say they work but never have for me.  If its that bad go and see your GP xx
230999
As somebody who has used cannabis regularly for too many years I can say yes, it is possible to see trails and auras when very stoned but I have never experienced anything that lasts past the next morning.  I have never head of any long term damage being done but cannabis does have an effect on the intra-ocular pressure (the pressure of fluid in the eye) hence it being used, illegally, in the treatment of the eye condition glaucoma. \n\nI wouldn’t imagine a mother’s ingestion of LSD would effect her eggs as a woman’s eggs are already made at the time of her birth, unlike sperm which are made daily.  If she took it while pregnant there could be an effect though I suppose, depending on how readily the drug crosses the placenta.\n\nDifferent peoples reactions to cannabis vary quite greatly and people who are highly sensitive can experience a trippier experience.  It obviously also depends on the type and quality of the weed.\n\nI have heard  people experiencing ‘ego loss’ from LSD but not from cannabis.\n\nCheck out www.erowid.com for lots of unbiased drug information and other peoples experiences, you may find some similar souls!
953572
Well Mathyu I wish you could grow your own legally. I would be growing my own legally too if I could. I just went to Jack Herer's website and will be spending some time later reading more of it. Previously I was unaware of cannabis' ability to turn back the hands of time for Alzheimer's patients. My mom died of complications from Alzheimer's Disease I wish I had known then that there was a way to help her to keep from losing parts of herself.\nI could certainly use the $ but I don't think from what I've read so far that I would want to prove Jack wrong.\nWe'll talk again I'm sure.\nLL
848787
It helps prevent eye swelling.
178630
THC Active ingrediant in all marijuana. go to;\nhttp://users.lycaeum.org/~sputnik/Drugs/THC/
41857
I have heard of a LOT of solutions/home remedies people did and got sick from, and they didn't work, advising you about this is just a warning, if you know where to get supplies for the habit, you know where to find the solution for it to be untraced in urine, these supplies are costly, and most of these items are tested for as well as thc, nothing is failproof, thc will remain in hair and can always be traced back to how long it's been consumed, how much was consumed etc.  Another friend JUST told me.. advise "The Extra Stuff" drink found in most hippie stores, whatever that means
902376
Yes it can and it does plus it can weaken you eyes and make you totally impotent not to mention depressed and hopless and joint pains and aches. Quit it before you damage yourself .\nTake Care and God Bless you !
74782
Long-term physical effects of smoking marijuana;\nIn some ways, the effects of smoking cannabis are similar to the effects of smoking any substance. Any time you inhale smoke, the respiratory system is adversely affected. These effects are particularly apparent with repeated and prolonged use. Studies have pointed out that cannabis produces more tar and burns at a higher temperature than tobacco. Some cannabis smokers inhale the smoke more deeply and hold it in their lungs for a longer period of time. However, the average cannabis user smokes less frequently, and there is evidence that cannabinoids present in cannabis may actually serve to protect against cancer. http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2000/108-10/correspondence.html#thc Furthermore, the concentration of toxic and carcinogenic additives such as nicotine, arsenic, and radium-226, is substantially greater in tobacco cigarettes than in cannabis.Medically, cannabis is most often used as an appetite stimulant and pain reliever for certain terminal illnesses such as cancer and AIDS. It is also used to relieve glaucoma and certain neurological illnesses such as epilepsy ,migraine and bipolar disorder. The medical use of cannabis is politically controversial, but it is sometimes recommended informally by physicians. A synthetic version of the active ingredient in cannabis, THC, is readily available in the form of a pill as the prescription drug Marinol. THC has also been found to reduce arterial blockages.http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050404/full/050404-7.html A sublingual spray derived from an extract of cannabis has also been approved for treatment of multiple sclerosis in Canada as the prescription drug Sativex.
1004375
Marijiana has 26 medical uses, the FDA and Federal Laws aren't buying it. Cancer victims it helps there appetite, and chemo therapy for pain.\nFor victims who have a sight problems restores \nthe pressures in the eyes.Someday it will be legal in all 50 states, if will take years for that.
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Marijuana won't cause lung cancer I think is what you are looking for. There is a recent study that proved it. The scientist doing the study were a little shocked at the result. \n\nThere is a theory that that is true because one of the chemicals in marijuana might kill damaged lung cells before they become cancerous. But they really aren't sure.\n\nI wish I had a link to the study. I'm just saying what I remember.
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BECAUSE the consequences of unmanaged glaucoma are so devastating (blindness).  Many medications have the potential to worsen glaucoma or counteract the medicines used to treat it -- since the result can be so significant, they tell you not to use this medicine without your Dr's knowledge and approval.
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Most people with glaucoma respond well to conventional treatment. Intraocular pressure can usually be controlled by the regular and sustained use of eye drops and medication, preventing any further loss of vision.\n\nSo,usage of eye-medication is a must. However, have a read at the following, they might be helpful\n\nRecommendations and treatments for Glaucoma\n\n1. Coffee Avoidance -  single dose of caffeinated coffee (but not decaffeinated coffee) can increase intraocular pressure in persons with glaucoma. \n\n2.Alpha lipoic acid - 150mg per day improves visual function in people with both stage I and stage II glaucoma.\n3.EFA's - Fish oil supplement, liquid or soft gel\n4. Vitamin C , 3x/day \n5. Flavonoid Rutin , 20 mg, 3x/day\n6. Magnesium
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There is some evidence from human studies that long-term marijuana use\ncan have adverse effects, although it seems that the spectrum of these\neffects is narrower than previously thought and mainly centres around\ncognitive (intellectual) function.\n\nA paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) vol.\n287 No. 9, March 6, 2002, pp. 1123-1131) found that long-term cannabis\nusers performed less well than shorter-term users and controls (people\nwho didn’t use cannabis) in tests of memory and attention.  The\nlong-term users averaged 23.9 years of use, compared with 10.2 years\nin the shorter-term users. You can find an abstract at the American\nMedical Association web site: \nhttp://jama.ama-assn.org/issues/v287n9/abs/joc11416.html , but access\nto the full text requires subscription to the journal.  Note that the\ncomments associated with the article (links to them are underneath the\nabstract) indicate that some other investigators do not agree with\nthis conclusion.\n\nAnother study published in a Canadian medical journal (CMAJ 2002 Apr\n2;166(7):887-91 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11949984&dopt=Abstract)\nfound that: “Current marijuana use had a negative effect on global IQ\nscore only in subjects who smoked 5 or more joints per week. A\nnegative effect was not observed among subjects who had previously\nbeen heavy users but were no longer using the substance. We conclude\nthat marijuana does not have a long-term negative impact on global\nintelligence.”  This study compared IQ scores of individuals aged 9-12\nyears before they started using cannabis, with their scores at 17-20\nyears.  Light users, former users and non-users showed a gain in IQ\nover the same period.\n\nOne reason for the decreased IQ and memory in consistent heavy users\ncould be the fact that long-term cannabis use has been found to\ndecrease blood flow to the front areas of the brain (Neurotoxicology\nand Teratology 2001 Sep-Oct; vol 23 pp. 437-43  Frontal lobe\ndysfunction in long-term cannabis users by  Lundqvist T, Jonsson S,\nWarkentin S. of the Division of Medical Neurochemistry, Lund\nUniversity Hospital, 221 85, Lund, Sweden  \nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11711246&dopt=Abstract\n\nA study published in Public Health and Nutrition, June 2001, vol. 4\npp. 781-786 (Dietary intake and nutritional status of US adult\nmarijuana users: results from the Third National Health and Nutrition\nExamination Survey. By Smit E, Crespo CJ. of the Department of Social\nand Preventive Medicine, SUNY School of Medicine, University at\nBuffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA.\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11415485&dopt=Abstract\n) found that marijuana users have lower levels of carotenoids in the\nserum.  The authors concluded this was associated with different\ndietary habits: “We found higher cigarette-smoking rates and higher\nconsumption of sodas and alcohol, specifically beer, among marijuana\nusers than among non-current marijuana users. Marijuana users also\nconsumed more sodium, fewer fruits, and more pork, cheese, and salty\nsnacks.”  Carotenoids are important anti-oxidants which help to\nprevent cancer and other diseases.  An increased risk of these\ndiseases might be due not so much to marijuana use itself as to the\nlifestyle led by many who use it.  Better attention to nutrition, in\norder to ensure a good intake of fresh fruit and vegetables,\nparticularly the red, yellow and orange ones, will help to boost\nantioxidant status (see below)\n\nA review of various studies came to the conclusion that: “Regular\nmarijuana use can lead to extensive airway injury and alterations in\nthe structure and function of alveolar macrophages, potentially\npredisposing to pulmonary infection and respiratory cancer.”  Alveolar\nmacrophages are cells in the lungs that help clear away debris and\nba
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It really depends on where you live. About 7 years ago, you could see a Physician at the "Cannabis Club" in Arcata, CA for the walk-in fee of 250 bucks. You then gave a reason for your need for this perscription (cataracts, helps your appetite, helps you fight heroin addiction, etc.) and you were issued a card. This also allows you to purchase the medical-grade cannabis. :)
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Considering that just this week a synthetic marijuana was approved by the federal government, they don't see any benefit!\n\nBut, I do!  Marijuana decreases depression and anxiety.  The approval to legalize would help so many people and would greatly reduce medical costs because people could grow it themselves.\n\nCannabinoids, such as marijuana and hashish, have been used to address pain, nausea, vomiting, seizures caused by epilepsy, ischemic stroke, cerebral trauma, tumors, multiple sclerosis and a host of other maladies.\n\nThere are herbal cannabinoids, which come from the cannabis plant, and the bodies of humans and animals produce endogenous cannabinoids. The substance can also be designed in the lab.\n\nI'm totally for legalization.  I don't see any negatives.  I voted for it once, and I'll do it again.  I helped my brother when he was in chronic pain from kidney failure, glaucoma, quadruple bypass, artificial hip replacement, depression, loss of toe, loss of thyroid, angina, and two, yes two, kidney transplants.  He made all the medical journals as the longest living kidney doner recipient from a cadaver.  Pot helped my brother get through pain and depression...but I still lost him in 96.
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travatan is an eyedrop used to treat glaucoma.\nDon't know about the other part of your question?