What strains help with epilepsy

[bluewonder999]

Any body have any experience with relief from any strains in particular

 

[banjobrain]

I'd love to hear some feedback regarding strains and epilepsy also...

 

[dbfr3sh]

i can tell you white rhino from greenhouse co. is very medicinal. very body relaxing, i dnt know if it would help w/ epilepsy i dont know of any strains that do but i do know that if you grow this white rhino you will be completley relaxed!

 

[pSi007]

epilepsy is a very difficult thing to treat. I would not rely on cannabis beyond the possible outcome. Cannabis is great in relaxing the muscles and the mind but epilepsy is a chemical problem in the brain. Cannabis can assist in some chemical disorders but I do not know very much about it.

I am a paramedic and I dont mind if healthy people are smoking cannabis, similar to micheal phelps, but I get worried when some people rely on it to cure an un-cureable disease. stay safe people.

 

[Graffiti]

nobody said anything about curing diseases, he just wants something that will help. But I think I understand what you mean. I would say look for strains with more of an indica high. Pretty much anything that is real stoney sounds like it would help with epilepsy, but I'm no expert. But yeah, white rhino doesn't sound bad at all, or maybe trainwreck (also available from greenhouse). But I'd wait for a more knowledgeable icmaggers opinion before rushing off to the seedbanks. Good luck.

 

[dbfr3sh]

But yeah, white rhino doesn't sound bad at all, or maybe trainwreck (also available from greenhouse). But I'd wait for a more knowledgeable icmaggers opinion before rushing off to the seedbanks. Good luck.

by that do u you mean someone who spends all there time online answering questions and putting there two cents in? if you want a list of medicinal strains why dont you look at what medical dispencieries (sp?) sell. white rhino whether its from gh or not its still going to be very strong medicinal

 

[simpleword]

My girlfriend has epilepsy and likes a good strong indica to help with the after effects of seizures.

pSi007: Come on man, it's not used to cure the epilepsy or most diseases it's used for. It's meant to help cope with the symptoms, to provide relief. In this case relief from the migraines, nausea, and soreness that accompany seizures.

 

[DoobieDuck]

Blue W...I suffer with seizure disorder..they just won't call it epilepsy, but it is very similar and the causes are the same, A chemical imbalance in the brain. I get some releif from almost every strain and that releif varies bunches depending on how much I use, smoke or ingest, and the severity of my problem that day. The help one receives is diverse with every patient. I think the best course for a patient to take is to follow the advise of thier treating physician, then just start trying the many diverse strains. Respect..DD

 

[Graffiti]

by that do u you mean someone who spends all there time online answering questions and putting there two cents in?l

hah, no that's not what I meant at all. I wasn't trying to say you weren't a knowledgeable icmagger, but rather that I am not. I'm not taking shots at your advice homie, I was actually agreeing with it! lol my bad

 

[banjobrain]

epilepsy is a very difficult thing to treat. I would not rely on cannabis beyond the possible outcome. Cannabis is great in relaxing the muscles and the mind but epilepsy is a chemical problem in the brain. Cannabis can assist in some chemical disorders but I do not know very much about it.

I am a paramedic and I dont mind if healthy people are smoking cannabis, similar to micheal phelps, but I get worried when some people rely on it to cure an un-cureable disease. stay safe people.

We're not talking about "curing" a disease, here. In my opinion, cannabis should be used in addition to conventional prescriptions used to treat epilepsy.

Under a doctor's supervision, I personally would consider weaning myself off prescribed meds and test the effects of cannabis treatment, but this is only my opinion. Be wary of this and be safe if you choose to do this.

As with many other conditions, changes in meds can be dangerous and should be done only under the strict supervision of a doctor that is aware of your situation and your desire to try an alternative form of treatment. It is necessary that cannabis be specified as the alternative form of treatment.

Epilepsy is a neurological condition, but studies have shown that cannabis can be helpful in the prevention of tonic-clonic seizures.

There are many forms of epilepsy, however. Absence (petit mal) seizures should not be treated with cannabis, as cannabis can actually encourage more frequent seizures, as I understand.

We don't need to be Michael Phelps to rock the reefer, people. We just need to make smart decisions, be intelligent and know our bodies.

My girlfriend has epilepsy and likes a good strong indica to help with the after effects of seizures.

pSi007: Come on man, it's not used to cure the epilepsy or most diseases it's used for. It's meant to help cope with the symptoms, to provide relief. In this case relief from the migraines, nausea, and soreness that accompany seizures.

If your girlfriend has tonic-clonic seizures, which is what I suffer from, then a strong indica would certainly be beneficial to assist with what you feel after a seizure - which is like crap...all sleepy, disoriented and sore. I usually bite my tongue as well and it is painful. I've never experienced migranes or nausea, but I'm sure a strong indica buzz would be very helpful.

Blue W...I suffer with seizure disorder..they just won't call it epilepsy, but it is very similar and the causes are the same, A chemical imbalance in the brain. I get some releif from almost every strain and that releif varies bunches depending on how much I use, smoke or ingest, and the severity of my problem that day. The help one receives is diverse with every patient. I think the best course for a patient to take is to follow the advise of thier treating physician, then just start trying the many diverse strains. Respect..DD

Initially, I was diagnosed with a "seizure disorder," but there are many different "seizure disorders." Although I have this disorder, I do not claim in any way to be an expert on this condition.

However, in my case, as I mentioned previously, I suffer from tonic-clonic (also known as "grand mal") seizures. If I'm not mistaken, if you have suffered over two or more seizures in your lifetime, you are epileptic. I'm not here to debate the linguistics of the condition, but I also mentioned that cannabis has been shown to aid in the prevention of tonic-clonic seizures.

I don't know anything about the medical aspects of sativas vs indicas. From what I have read, it seems as though more people use sativas as medication. I could be wrong. Maybe I just haven't read enough here. I am relatively new on these boards...

Anyways, this is a good topic for discussion and I'm very interested to see if anyone else has any experience with epilepsy in its various forms and what particular strains they have used in addition to their conventional treatments.

 

[DoobieDuck]

Improving Your Quality of Life

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I suffer from tonic-clonic (also known as "grand mal") seizures. If I'm not mistaken, if you have suffered over two or more seizures in your lifetime, you are epileptic.

Banjo let me first welcome you to IC, everyone’s input can be helpful here. I have suffered 3 grand Mal seizures so I guess there is some variation in the diagnosis..but much like you "not here to debate the linguistics of the condition" I post only to inform others of my personal symptoms, condition, diagnosis, treatment, and the relief I receive from medications including cannabis. I find the forums great for learning as well as the friendship one finds here. That friendship is very helpful as well. But most patients should seek the advice of their treating physician before using cannabis. Most physicians prescribing cannabis are extremely supportive in explaining the variety, frequency, and the quantity of marijuana to use...and for what condition. Friends if your doc does not go over these things, compel to review them with you. I use cannabis mostly to improve my quality of life rather than help with typical epileptic symptoms such as blacking out. My case is unique as I am disabled with pain, and that pain, my physician agrees, may very well be the reason for my seizures. So by treating and relieving my pain, sleep, and depression conditions with cannabis I may be alleviating the issues that are leading to my epileptic type symptoms. This is something new for a lot of physicians, a new approach I am trying, in addition to my traditional medicine. I have written a new story “Awakening Your Quality of Life With Medical Marijuana” that I’ve been told has been accepted and will be published in Treating Yourself, issue #16 I think, I’m not real sure on the issue yet and the date for release, but I surely will post it here after it is released. DD

 

[banjobrain]

Thanks for the welcome, doobie. My case is similar to yours, in my lifetime I have probably only suffered 10-12 seizures and I haven't had one in several years. I think, that due to the variables in this condition, diagnosis is rather subjective. I was initially diagnosed with a seizure disorder, and one of my other neurologists preferred to call it epilepsy. But that's neither here nor there...whatever terminology suits us best, I suppose...

I agree, these forums are a great source for learning. I certainly agree that patients should seek the advice of their treating physician before using cannabis.

As far as my personal use of cannabis is concerned, it too has also been to improve the quality of life. In the past, when I was younger, I was merely looking for a good buzz. Who wasn't?

Now, getting older and more mature, I haven't actively smoked for a while, but am realizing that I also don't want to deal with trying to locate it and buy it. I decided to begin a micro grow, be self sufficient and not worry about involving myself with questionable people.

I hope to be in a position one day where I can really begin to look at and test the benefits of treatment of epilepsy with cannabis, but those days are down the road. For now, I'm going to have to rely on the tried and true method of my medication to control seizures. I'm a little concerned about the long term effects on my liver, however.

I look forward to reading your article.

Hey, if you have any suggestions for strains to try for a first grow, I'm all ears. I'd like to try and start with two strains...one sativa and one hard-hitting indica.

Easy grows, moderate-high yields and easy nutes are what I'm shooting for. Gotta have a confidence builder for the first time around!

 

[DoobieDuck]

I hope to be in a position one day where I can really begin to look at and test the benefits of treatment of epilepsy with cannabis, but those days are down the road.

Banjo thanks for the personal message. Anyone hearing of testing involving epilepsy and cannabis I encourage your posting that information here at IC...DD

 

[slappyjack]

My dog has epilepsy and I can control her seizures by letting her eat some pre-vaped material. Usually I can tell she's going to have a seizure several hours before she does, that's when I give her some. It doesn't always prevent a seizure, but it makes them less violent. Before I tried giving her cannabis, she'd have a series of grand mal seizures that lasted for 2 or 3 days. It was the most stressful thing I've experienced in my entire life. Those that deal with epilepsy know what I mean.

Now, thanks to cannabis she never has more than one mild seizure and often has no seizure at all. It's not a perfect cure, but it obviously helps.

BTW, I give her just a pinch of vaped double strawberry diesel.

 

[medmaker420]

I have/had epilepsy through my teen years. Only a couple grand mal's in my life. I can't say herb stopped them but once I got off of the "pills" the docs tried to shove down my throat and went to self medication I have been seizure free. Not sure if that is due to the herb or the stoppage of the crap pills they were trying to feed me daily with a million other side effects.

I find it funny, well not funny BUT

How the hell can you have seizure medicine with a side effect OF seizures? All b.s. prescriptions can k.m.a.

 

[xOOx]

i'd go after the pure to mostly indicas to experiment with man. different prescription meds don't work for all epi's too. they experiment too between medicines etc. to see which work best. but most of those medicines are depressants or sedative to slow brain activity down.. the 'ol drugs like barbital, ol al kinda sounding things. so im sure theres a strain that will tickle the right noids in your brain to keep it in a state of non-skip. but you probbaly can't rely on commercial as it varies so much from time to time. sativa may cause racing thoughts and trigger it, but you know up kinda drugs &things work in strange ways..look how it helps hyperactive disorder, it has the reverse effect.. so sativa is for us crazy folk to keep us planted, lol. but it may work for someone with epi too, never know. cant rule it out. start slow, and judge reactions, keep clones, as another pheno of the same strain may not have the same effect.

xoox

 

[slappyjack]

I have/had epilepsy through my teen years. Only a couple grand mal's in my life. I can't say herb stopped them but once I got off of the "pills" the docs tried to shove down my throat and went to self medication I have been seizure free. Not sure if that is due to the herb or the stoppage of the crap pills they were trying to feed me daily with a million other side effects.

I find it funny, well not funny BUT

How the hell can you have seizure medicine with a side effect OF seizures? All b.s. prescriptions can k.m.a.

What meds were you on? I'm thinking about phasing out pheno-barbital and potasium bromide for my dog. I really don't think they're doing anything except slowly destroying her liver.

 

[banjobrain]

Just trying to revive this thread. It was going for a while and then it just took a dump.

Hopefully we'll get some more people back discussing epilepsy and the merits of cannabis.

 

[Flying Goat]

Have heard good things about BOB's Lifesaver, specifically in regard to epilepsy. Have not grown it out myself, but plan to in the future.

 

[reddy1]

great thread, my epileptic patient takes menage a trois grown from mod seads. usually smokes but also eats canna butter. no seizures.