If you’ve ever had surgery, then you know the healing process can be long and painful. Even for the most minor surgery, the discomfort can be overwhelming and, at best, distracting from life as you know it. Thus, you might be eager to pop open that bottle of oxycodone your doctor prescribed. But before you do, there are some things you should know. These opioids come with several risks and side effects harmful to your health. Today, we’d like to introduce you to an alternative option for natural pain relief after surgery: cannabis extracts.
What’s wrong with taking Oxycodone?
While oxycodone is an effective tool doctors use to mitigate moderate to severe pain, it is highly addictive. What’s more, it poses serious health risks with prolonged use. This habit-forming drug, found in medications such as Oxycet, Percocet, Endocet, and Oxy-IR, works by interrupting the communication between your brain and nervous system to alter your perception of pain. Common side effects you might experience while taking oxycodone include nausea, constipation, and uncontrollable drowsiness. The more you take it, the more your body builds tolerance, which eventually leads to dependence. When you stop taking oxy, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, which can quickly push you from dependence into addiction.
What’s more, even short-term use of oxycodone can increase the risk of developing more serious health conditions like respiratory issues, liver damage, and psychological impact. Notably, this is true for all opioids- not just oxy. While other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, are popular aids for mild to moderate pain and don’t have an addiction liability, they still come with the same unwanted side effects and increased risk of liver damage, stomach ulcers, and internal bleeding. Given these facts, it’s no surprise that post-surgery patients are inquiring about safer alternatives. Cannabis-derived products offer a promising solution for pure, palpable pain relief that also benefits other aspects of your long-term health and well-being.
Enter: CBD, CBG, and hemp-derived THC
Cannabis has been used for centuries and is known for its medicinal properties that benefit both physical and mental health. Yet, not all cannabis strains are created equal. At Cloud City, we typically recommend products that contain CBD, CBG, and hemp-derived THC for customers battling acute pain. Understanding the difference between these star compounds is critical to deciding the best fit for your needs. Here’s a brief overview to get you started.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
CBD is the most prevalent non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. In recent decades, it has garnered quite a reputation in the health and wellness space for its pain-relieving and anti-...Read More