A Kush for Autoimmune Disease

While it’s not alarming to have sore muscles and fatigue from time to time, if the conditions become chronic, they could be early warning signs of an autoimmune disease.  These symptoms surface when the body’s immune system begins to attack healthy cells. The indicators are directly related to the type of autoimmune disorder that is gaining headway against those healthy cells and can vary from redness and rashes on the extremities to painful, internal inflammation.  “50 million Americans have one or more,” of the various autoimmune diseases and about 75 percent of those affected are women.  With over one hundred documented autoimmune diseases paired with a variety of symptoms, it would be wise to get a health exam for early detection. Keep in mind that, “symptoms of autoimmune diseases can mimic those of other problems.”

What are the most common autoimmune diseases?

• Type 1 diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Addison’s disease
• Graves’ disease

Medical marijuana has become a frontline treatment for some patients who choose non-addictive alternative therapy to manage their autoimmune disorders.  A popular cannabis strain, Bubba Kush (rated 5 out of 5), contains a variety of cannabinoids including an average of 20% THC along with high levels of CBD and CBG.  Robin M., explained, “this is definitely one we would recommend to other patients who experience painful autoimmune and Rheumatoid diseases such as SLE, Fibromyalgia and Arthritis because it helps relax Musculoskeletal and joint involvement. I have a significant SCI (spinal cord injury) which causes painful spasticity & neuropathy and was placed on “opioids” which I really…didn’t wish to become dependent on, but medicine such as cannabis (particularly indica) has helped reduce the need for opioids.”

What are the most common symptoms of autoimmune disease?

• Redness, heat, pain, and swelling in one or more parts of the body
• Feeling tired all the time (fatigue)
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Muscle aches or weakness
• Skin problems such as rashes, sores, and dry or scaly skin
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Fever that comes and goes
• Loss of appetite
• Inflammation

“You may need to try several different drugs to find the one that works best to control your symptoms, Grayson says. It’s important to work with your doctor to balance quality of life with treating the disease, he adds.”  Robin M. shared, ”SCI such as mine is difficult for most people without one to understand that I’ll never be pain free, BUT BPF’s high quality medical grade cannabis has helped improve my treatment in pain management and other physical discomforts associated with my SCI.”

Aside from the debilitating conditions associated with autoimmune disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, SLE and primary Sjögren’s syndrome, medical marijuana might help with other painful conditions.  In her testimony regarding Bubba Kush, Robin M. (verified purchase) July 7, 2023, explained, “this particular one was very good, it helped with post operative (neurosurgery) pain and muscle tightness also with appetite improvement. Helped with sleep. In addition, I’d like to add that this one has also provided significant relief for one of my sons who has Lupus (that has involved) his whole gastrointestinal tract. It’s enabled him to not only ingest but provide improvement in digestion. He also has painful Fibromyalgia. This (Bubba Kush) Vape is one of the few that has provided him with relief more than others. Please keep in-stock.”

From what symptoms might cannabinoids in Medical Marijuana provide relief?

• Inflammation
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Loss of Appetite
• Migraines
• Nausea
• Stress
• Fatigue
• And more

Bubba Kush is one of many marijuana strains that seemingly offers patients a healthy dose of pain relief while uplifting their spirits and providing a better quality of life. Phytocannabinoids (pCBs) like cannabidiol (CBD) and the mother of all, cannabigerol (CBG) have been studied and praised for their non-toxic, non-addictive pharmacologically beneficial uses.  These days, there are also many hybrid cannabis strains that have very low levels of the THC, so one can medicate during the day without feeling drowsy or high. Jack Herer and Critical Cure may both provide a great amount of medicinal relief, as they each have high levels of the pCBs listed above.