I frequently suffer from terrible migraines.
They bring my life to a sudden stop.
The symptoms include nausea, balance issues, sensitivity to light and sound, blurred vision and even disorientation. I’ve tried conventional medication and been very unhappy with all of the side-effects. I tend to feel lethargic and fuzzy when taking pharmaceuticals. I finally spoke to my doctor about trying cannabis. Cannabis has been looked at as a potential treatment for migraines for many years. There hasn’t been enough research to prove anything, but I wanted to give it a try. I did some research on my own to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). I learned that there’s been a lot of success in using cannabis to treat chronic pain. I convinced my doctor to approve me for a medical mairjuana card and I paid a visit to a local dispensary. The budtender I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable. He explained how the human body naturally produces endocannabinoids that have corresponding receptors in the brain and throughout the nervous system. Cannabinoids bind to these receptors and offer all sorts of relief from medical ailments including inflammation, stress and pain. He showed me the different sativa strains that create an uplifting, euphoric and energizing effect. He also showed me the selection of indica strains that provide a more calming, relaxing and sedative effect. After some debate, I chose to try a strain called Purple Kush. It is an indica-heavy cannabis that contains around 20% TCH and very little CBD. it offers a very pleasant numbing sensation and I feel a full-body relaxation. It helps me sleep and when I wake up, the migraine is gone.