Today is a
dull wet late fall day that easily takes one from a sunny disposition to a
somewhat subdued and protected place where one feels less than open. It is
funny how the weather affects you like that.
As noted I my last blog entry, of late I have noticed a significant
change in my perspective on many things leaving me uncomfortable with my
approach and situation right now. In my
quest to “figure this out” I have decided to address the negative thoughts, anger,
mood shifts and other objectionable behaviours by looking at the bevy of drugs
that I have been ingesting either by prescription or by suggestions made by
caring individuals.
The
question is “How does one do such a thing?”. My approach is to drop the drugs
that I do not fully understand the need for the drug. I have continued to take my standard
vitamins, (C, fish oils, D, antihistamines) but have cut out my CBD, mushrooms,
berry seed concentrate in order to regulate my body without these things. In particular, I consulted the Cannabis Dr
and explained my reactions and a noted personality change to her and she was
somewhat surprised as it seemed a little too drastic for such a simple and
light dose. Regardless, we agreed that a
time-out would be of benefit and then a re-start with a different “mix” of
cannabis products. So I spent some time
with the ladies who sell such things at the Assessment Centre and we agreed to
establish an account with a new supplier and look at a different blend/mix for
when I decide I should start again.
Although by medical oncologist could not recommend such treatment for
Cancer he did agree to address the pains of arthritis with CBD. However, I am interested in what it might do
to the active Cancer cells in my body. There
are no recognized trials, treatments or suggested approaches for CBD and Cancer
based on the mere fact that it was illegal in Canada. Recently, of course, it became legal to buy
Cannabis product in Canada and as a result there may be some studies that are
sanctioned by medical professionals in our future. In the interim I am looking at this and
hoping to see something change in my CT Scans that would justify keeping this
as a treatment approach. Tomorrow I will
have a new CT Scan to see the effects of the last three months. I have been on CBD Oil (ingested) for the
entire period since my last scan. It was
over that period that my personality and outlook took a negative turn so I do
know something has changed. I will get
the results in mid-November and will assess the impact at that time. It is my hope that something has changed and
that CBD made a difference (other than becoming a bitter old man). However, I am not counting on it and am
preparing to continue with CBD with a new formula. I am also hoping that the effects of CBD Oil
will be less drastic and perhaps even be positive effects this time around.
As for the
other things I have stopped, I will assess each impact separately and address
each drug on its own merit.
The above paragraphs
were originally written in late October.
I will follow-up this entry after my Dr appointment this afternoon. Until then, thank you for taking the time to
read this and as always I am available to respond to your questions at your leisure. Be well ……
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