Best strain for pain?

[VitaMan]

It's interesting to me how most people are recommending THC strains for pain. I can't be stoned all day, I'm not a social or productive stoner, and I can't spend that much time being useless. So I've leaned heavily into CBD for all day and night, adding THC in the evenings for the extra help it brings.

I'm only able to do edibles, so that's all I can speak to from experience. CBD doses, at least in edibles, are not comparable to THC. While 10mg THC gummie might be a normal starting point, CBD usually start at 25mg per dose. I'm taking 30-50mg (+/-) capsules 4 times per day. I'm not sure how sustainable that is over time, I guess I'm going to find out. Bottom line, it reduces my pain to a tolerable level, so far.

At least since the 2018 farm act, quality tested CBD flower is readily available in bulk online, so growing it isn't necessary, which is good, because I can't grow anymore.



I hope you're feeling better --

Everyone is different. For me, CBD and THC work in synergy. CBD alone doesn't do it for me.

I have a vape cartridge that is 60% cannabinoids at a 4:1 CBD:THC. It also contains lavender and chamomile.

The CBD mitigates the high of THC. A couple of hits lowers pain but doesn't intoxicate me and I can get on with my day. But if I need to obliterate pain or have a particularly tough day (pain wise), THC is the right med for me.

Again, your system is unique so experiment and keep notes.

 

[gtrgrow65]

I feel you! I have degenerative disk disease and stenosis in my spine. I am growing a strain right now called Kmintz . Its Kush Mintz crossed with Zkittles. Kush mintz alone works great by itself. The cross should be very effective. Another thing I do is make oil 10mg per tsp. with CBD and all the goodness of the cannabinoids and just a microdose in the AM is a big help getting up and to work. My wife wanted the medical benefits without being high, so she takes 5mg of oil per day and she feels great without the high. I wish I had not bought the mix pack. I have awesome flower with no idea what it is.

 

[hecno]

I too have pain , I grow Anvil and found it worked very well and it also helped with sleep , I normally go for more Sativa % so I found the Anvil slowed me right up , I work sun up to sun down outdoors , either at home or work , but not with Anvil ,

 

[VitaMan]

A few Haze variants help reduce pain while letting me get stuff done but for total obliteration I need heavy Indicas. Sounds like Anvil is worth looking in to.

 

[seniorcbd]

It sounds like you’ve found a great balance with CBD during the day and THC at night. Everyone's system is unique, and finding that sweet spot between pain relief and functionality is key. If you're into experimenting with different CBD products, there are also CBD oils and capsules that can provide consistent pain relief without the high. I’ve personally found that a good quality CBD oil can really help manage daily discomfort. If you're interested in trying out some high-quality CBD products, many sites has a great range of oils and other options that might work well for you.

Take care and keep experimenting to find what works best!

 

[Kurt6652]

Nightowl cirius blue great for my pain (blue microverse x chem 91) heavy indica fast 65 day finish

 

[Craig092560]

I am a pain patient.
Generally, heavy indicas work best for me, though there are some sativas like Super Silver Haze that do the trick.

Others suggest starting with Afghani strains, and I totally agree.

Some seedbanks wont list medical symptoms. When you browse seedbanks look for "heavy" "body buzz" "couchlock" "sedative" "narcotic" etc. in the descriptions.

Leafly has some info about symptoms.

The good news is there is medicine out there that works for you. The other news is that everyone is different and you will have to experiment.

Sage advice: At the beginning, I grew some that were fun but didn’t tame my symptoms, I ended up giving a lot of it away. Lesson learned. Now I make sure that I grow a good stash of tried and true strains before I commit to growing an unfamiliar strain.

Ie I have about 9 oz of good strains, enough to last me 2 grow cycles, and now I am taking a chance on a new one. Granted, this new one has Afghani roots and there is a strong chance it will work for me.

Some indicas that worked for well for me include Night Queen, Blackberry Kush, Pink Kush, Death Bubba, Mazar, LSD, Blueberry (indica) and a few sativas Liberty Haze, Blue Dream, Ghost Train, Amnesia, Super Silver Haze.

But your mileage may vary. Good luck!

Im a pain patient as well and appreciate the info. Ive always shied away from Sativas but find it interesting some worked for you. I may have to expand my stash.

 

[VitaMan]

CBG is emerging in the market, so earlier this year I picked up some gummies.

For me It helped but not so much the physical aspects of pain.

Pain is exhausting. There is a pain-anxiety relationship. This is where CBG shines.

After 10mg of edible CBG I feel uplifted and even focussed. I feel a smile in my cheeks. Like a gentle sativa without the high or jitters. They are not a daily thing but perfect on those days I need a boost to be social or productive.

In 4 months I have used rouphly 50 of these gummies at over a buck each....

Some breeders are developing high CBG marijuana strains but so far they have germination issues. There are some hemp strains though, and I am looking into them.


On CBG days I get softly enhanced effects from THC, and I don't want to toke as often.

Reminds me a little of the old-old-school strains which had balanced cannabinoids.