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Hello,

I understand your concern. Medicinal marijuana is a relatively new concept in modern medicine and its effects on many health conditions are very limited and subject to controversy. Due to side effects and the risk of addiction, doctors are very hesitant to prescribe or even aknowledge it's benefits.

As far as Lupus is concerned, it is thought that cannabis reduces pain and inflammation, the two main symptoms of Lupus, without the side effects of Lupus medication. This is due to the fact that the cannabis receptors CB2 are also found in the immune system, so cannabis helps to decrease or reduce the hyper activity that is typical in autoimmune diseases such as Lupus.

For people who want to remain on Lupus medication, smoking medicinal marijuana is the best alternative, however for those who want to be off medals, then cannabis oil is the best.

It should be kept in mind that there is a long list of side effects associated to cannabis, such as breathing problems. dizziness, impaired concentration and memory, heart rhythm problems, stroke, drug interactions etc. The full range and effects of this substance is still being studied.

If want to give it a try, you can suggest your doctor some very informative articles on this subject that can be found on the Mayo Clinic website.

It will ultimately be up to your doctor to decide whether they are convinced about it or not and you may always look for a doctor who is a believer in the healing power of CBD.

I hope this helps. if you have further questions I'd be happy to answer them.

Wishing you good health and all the best.

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What I meant when I mentioned smoking is only that this is the chosen method for people who want to also continue taking Lupus medication. While some others choose to give up the medication and will opt for CBD oil, which they find more than makes up for the standard Lupus medications. Of course, CBD oil is devoid of the high.

I am aware that Hemp has been recently approved by the FDA. Personally, I am in favor of its use and am fully convinced of its benefits and I am sure it will become progressively easy to find a doctor who is on board with this novelty treatment.

However, although few in number, as with any remedy, Hemp is not without side effects. Some of them are decreased blood pressure, drowsiness and light headedness, dry mouth and most importantly, decreased liver metabolism. For this reason, it is always best to be in touch and consult a doctor during the course of treatment.

As I mentioned above, the benefits of CBD oil in Lupus are related to the fact that cannabinoid receptors are also found on the immune system, making this oil effective in an autoimmune diseases such as Lupus by decreasing pain and inflammation. Therefore I do encourage you to go for it, but first find with a doctor who is willing to be on board.

I hope this helps.

Wishing you and your daughter good health and all the best.

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