Cannabis + Chronic Pelvic Pain

[Darksidesam]

Hey, so I have had issues with both ejaculation and urination being painful BEFORE using any drugs.
I had surgery when i was younger, and i have had catheters in me for over a week before.

Im not using any other drugs at the moment.

Symptoms are similar to that of : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstitial_cystitis#Signs_and_symptoms
I am 20 years old.
I have suffered symptoms for over 5 years now such as: painful urination on occasion (dehydration is big factor) , massive thirst 3 litres a day, constant urination, pain on ejaculation, painful urination after pooing, Irritable bowel syndrome, spasms/cramps/pain inside.

Anxiety
What im basically wondering is, It says in that piece of text above that anxiety can make IC much worse.
I have been susceptible to cannabis anxiety in the past, so I am wondering if cannabis use will worsen my symptoms?

I smoked 7g with some friends, i must have had 2g of that. I had a Really good night thoroughly enjoyed myself and experienced no anxiety. Loved it
When i got home and urinated it really burnt and the burning sensation remained for over 15 minutes it was awful.

Similiar pain to after ejaculation i guess.

One dr said i have Chronic bacterial prostatitits

I am wondering if my cannabis use is causing my pain to get worse?
Im taking a few days off to see what happens.
Whats other peoples advice?

 

[PriestTheyCalledHim]

I would see a doctor and get treatment or anti-biotics for the bacterial prostaitis, and ask them about your cannabis use and if using it will make the pain worse. I'm not a doctor or medical professional though. I hope you can get help for this medical issue.

 

[Gyrospeck]

I also have I.C.

I use Cannabis medically to relieve symptoms based on the advice of my urologist. I also found Xanax to help a great deal, but I would hesitate to actually recommend it. Its a powerful and addicting drug that does come with side effects. That said, it has helped some symptoms of my I.C. considerable, so maybe it's worth a talk with your doctor.

I also found the supplement "prelief" to be great for enjoying some foods I missed.

I understand how shitty I.C. is and I hope you the best in finding relief!

 

[Darksidesam]

what cannabis strains do you use Gyro? are these anti-anxiety kinda strains, the types that are high in CBD?
or whats the story?

I would see a doctor and get treatment or anti-biotics for the bacterial prostaitis, and ask them about your cannabis use and if using it will make the pain worse. I'm not a doctor or medical professional though. I hope you can get help for this medical issue.

Been on a few different courses including:

28 days of DoxyCycline
2 weeks of Metronidazole

when on the Metronidazole, i experienced worse effects pain wise, and i was left kneeling over my bed for hours, in pain. Maybe i was fighting the infection ?

 

[Gyrospeck]

what cannabis strains do you use Gyro? are these anti-anxiety kinda strains, the types that are high in CBD?
or whats the story?

My favorite strains are usually Kushes (Huckleberry and OG this year). I generally smoke cannabis oil (the crystalline version). The stuff is very powerful and I generally smoke one hit of oil every few hours for pain management and nausea. I don't feel like weed consistently helps with anxiety (it depends a lot on environment), but it does help with the pain and ability to eat. Just to give an idea, when I am out of oil, I end up smoking a bowl or two every hour to get the same benefits. That means that FOR ME its 3-4x stronger in effect, longer lasting, and less smoking (good for health/money). In fact, before switching to oil, I was smoking about a 1/2 ounce every week of very high grade herb. I've since switched to about 2-3 grams of oil every MONTH! Big difference in money and effects!

Anyway, I usually go for the higher CBD oils (The stoney kush feeling for example), but even these oils are above 50% THC, so I guess I use a type high in both CBD and THC.

 

[Darksidesam]

Anyway, I usually go for the higher CBD oils (The stoney kush feeling for example), but even these oils are above 50% THC, so I guess I use a type high in both CBD and THC.

That sounds like a plan, i shall maybe make some oil out of high CBD plants then. BHO i assume?


A friend just told me this :
"weed weakens kidney/adrenal function, which is going to affect bladder as well. how much it contributes to yours is hard to say. money is an issue i know, but next time it is feasible you might be wise to consider some urinary antimicrobial herbs, just to see if you get any results"


By the way i am not anti-weed i absolutely love cannabis and i understand it is medicinal and it can treat many different health conditions however it can also aggravate some. Especially those triggered and worsened by anxiety.