Cannabis and Lupus

[TxOld Dude]

Now here's a weird one..

Been smoking on a tarball from a failed glycerin attempt that has great couchlock and no 'head". Yesterday I broke out the glycerin I was saving in the freezer from the experiment. I ran it through a few filters and loaded an e-cig tank with the glycerine and some e-juice for flavor. Took 3 good hits and put it away. Couldn't even taste the canna at all. Real smooth!

Holy Shit! It was way better than expected. High THC content that started in the head for about an hour then ran down and became a concrete block in my ass!! A little bump here and there kept it going all day!

Ahhhhhh....lovely!

:Hookah:

Wonder if i cooked it some more I'd get more transference?

 

[pop22]

Pop
Do you know much about this stuff? I'm at a loss with all the selections. Admittedly, I know more about e-cigs than these. That one is pricey for my blood. Can you recommend one that can do bud as well as "tarball" for a little more reasonable price or maybe direct me to a site for brand / model comparison?

Thanks!



Fish

I've tried a couple of the vape pens for dry herb, but all but a very few expensive ones burn it, not vape it. The one I have now will also do e liquid. I just ordered VG and PG, I'm going to experiment with making my own e-liquid . I also have a very cheap Chinese made desktop vape, I got on ebay for $29. It works ok, just takes a bit to learn how to pack the bowl right, and I don't believe the temp control is very accurate, but it vapes good. From my reading I think to get the best vape liquid you need to cook it twice. Make a batch, cook it and let it cool. Then add enough bud the second time to be just barely covered by the liquid and cook it again. I too live where its not legal. i too would love to try some commercial eliquid.

I'm not sure which is better to cook your bud in though, the VG or the PG. I think I'm going to start with the VG.

I'll be making my eliquid in a day or two when the supplies arrive. I'll let you know how it turns out. My lady has MS so I understand where your at with the Lupus. Green Dragon applied under the tongue doesn't work for you?? ot should as its absorbed right to the blood stream that way.

 

[pop22]

I was saying about the vape because it helps with those spikey pains, like someone is jabbing you with and icepick. For some reason the "atomizer" works best for me.

Found on amazon, you might get one in texas. It is an "Aromatherapy Diffuser".

I use it for dry herb.


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That's the same as mine. It works ok and will last while I save for an Extreme Q

 

[pop22]

hey! You should look at this BadKitty recipe:

http://forum.grasscity.com/incredib...y-canna-bombs-more.html/page-18#entry11628262

 

[TxOld Dude]

Hey Pop!

No, anything I ingest may or may not "hit" when it should. When I did that accidental dose during the cooking that was at 9p and I was up til nearly 1a and nothing. Come 5a I couldn't even walk. That's a 4 hour delay at best assuming it hit during sleep, and that's unacceptable. On a weekend, eh!, but during the week, no frickin' way. Pills are same same. I was taking Tamezepam and had it nail me the next day at work twice. Both times kicked in while driving in company truck. So from now on I can't ingest unless it's the weekend.

Yup, saw badkitties recipe a while back, but didn't try that method. Was going to do oil, but then the accidental dosing changed my mind. I had already used all the material with the everclear leach for oil. I had only processed one batch but balked at the 2nd due to the realization I wasn't going to be able to use it. So I tried the glycerine added to the green dragon and cooked down but ended up with a bit of a mess. It still worked somewhat, but the tarball still has potency remaining that didn't transfer to the glycerine.

Fish

 

[Mossy]

No, anything I ingest may or may not "hit" when it should. When I did that accidental dose during the cooking that was at 9p and I was up til nearly 1a and nothing. Come 5a I couldn't even walk. That's a 4 hour delay at best assuming it hit during sleep, and that's unacceptable. On a weekend, eh!, but during the week, no frickin' way. Pills are same same. I was taking Tamezepam and had it nail me the next day at work twice. Both times kicked in while driving in company truck. So from now on I can't ingest unless it's the weekend.

You know Tx..that sounds like your metabolic rate is in your Boots..

I don't suppose you have a PH meter do you..?

 

[pop22]

Do you have problems with sub lingual titration? Green Dragon goes straight to the blood that way, so I'm curious if that would work for you

 

[Grey Bear]

TxOld Dude,
Fellow Lupus/Collagen Vascular Disease "patient" here.

It takes an avg of 10 years for a conclusive lupus diagnosis, and even then DR.'s may be pissing on each others feet to diagnose or dispute each others diagnosis.
If you are a white middle aged or older male you are in the smallest demographic for a lupus diagnosis.

I have found avoiding flares to be essential to my wellbeing, which means I have to pay attention to my body.
Routine is paramount for me, avoiding stress (ha, not happening anytime soon), regular activity (walking for me) and diet.
Cannabis has helped immensely.
I had a 20 year gap in cannabis use right about the time I married. I had used it both recreationally and to treat chronic pain as a teen and young adult.
About ten years ago, things got very rough, much like you described, cannabis definitely helped.

People often ask what my favorite strain is. I am still looking for one that provides a good recreational buzz combined with strong pain relief.

Good luck in your search for relief.

 

[TxOld Dude]

Miz Mossy:
I eat very little normally, way down from when I was younger, but I don't lose any weight. I still weigh around 275. The numbers say I'm not diabetic, but docs keep asking if I was (shrugging shoulders). I'm also very sensitive to weather fronts and can't sleep (worse than normal) when weather is due. It's like I drank a Red Bull or something. Not even canna puts me down. Hence the need for Dragons.
Re: ph meter - Yes ma'am I do. As long as it ain't rectal! I wouldn't want to use it on the rez after that!
:Haha:

Pop:
Not with caffeine. I use a half "no-doz" under the tongue every morning to get kicked off. Of course the half tab breaks down quickly but sometimes won't really kick in til 2-3 hours later. I love a nice coffee, but not if I want to get through the day without indigestion. When I dosed myself accidently, it wasn't enough to "swallow" it was a match head (kitchen match not the little ones) sized bit that I swirled around my tongue like peanut butter.

Grey Bear:
Re: Doctors - Roger that!
Yup, that's my demographic. I have to layoff any caffeine when things crank up. The cramps and spasms can be debilitating. Mostly my chest and rib muscles give me the worst fits. Can't reach for anything (or twist or bend or...or...or) without one or more seizing up. Once winter sets in it'll be "ice picks" again.

Fish

 

[TxOld Dude]

Many thanks to the weather for my misery! A nice strong cold front and there goes the flare up!
:Grrr: