Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Marijuana Be Recommended For Giant Cell Arteritis Related Headache?
My Dad who is 74 has giant cell artetis and is quickly going blind even tho he has been taking his medicine. He has been in the hospital and has all the steriod his body can take but he still is going blind. I want to give him some cannabis oil do you think this will be OK
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
Hello,
Marijuana is an addictive substance and is not recommended for headache associated with artetis. You can opt for other analgesics like Tramadol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Marijuana is an addictive substance and is not recommended for headache associated with artetis. You can opt for other analgesics like Tramadol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....