05-16-2018, 09:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-16-2018, 09:30 PM by Double Deuces.)
After reviewing some of the studies I am even more skeptical than before. This quote from a medical mmj doc really kinda sums it up for me: “Cannabis has been consumed for many centuries and is currently used by millions of people in many countries,” . It is hard to believe that a distinctive syndrome caused by cannabis has never been noted before by users or clinicians.”
In addition many of the studies seem to be flawed. It is of vital importance to realize in scientific studies that correlation DOES NOT equal causation. So far I see no evidence that mmj causes CHS. There is only a correlation at this point in my opinion which means nothing to me (nor should it to the scientific community) until we see causation. There is also the fact that before CHS ever came about, patients were previously diagnosed with a condition known as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). I'm of the opinion that many of the people claiming CHS really just have CVS and happen to consume mmj as well, and the doctor is simply correlating their usage with the symptoms to classify it as CHS. And unfortunately I would not be the least bit surprised if these same doctors have "incentives" to make these diagnoses (big pharma of course).
I guess to sum up I would take this all with a grain of salt. It is a very new illness and probably needs much further trial studies by unbiased parties to carry any validity . I apologize if I caused anyone any concern but I was curious as to what my fellow members thought. I know that I will be continuing my regimen without worry as I nor my significant other have ever experienced anything close to these symptoms. Like Charon said, trust in yourself and find what works for you!
Best wishes and would love to hear any more input anyone might have on this!
In addition many of the studies seem to be flawed. It is of vital importance to realize in scientific studies that correlation DOES NOT equal causation. So far I see no evidence that mmj causes CHS. There is only a correlation at this point in my opinion which means nothing to me (nor should it to the scientific community) until we see causation. There is also the fact that before CHS ever came about, patients were previously diagnosed with a condition known as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). I'm of the opinion that many of the people claiming CHS really just have CVS and happen to consume mmj as well, and the doctor is simply correlating their usage with the symptoms to classify it as CHS. And unfortunately I would not be the least bit surprised if these same doctors have "incentives" to make these diagnoses (big pharma of course).
I guess to sum up I would take this all with a grain of salt. It is a very new illness and probably needs much further trial studies by unbiased parties to carry any validity . I apologize if I caused anyone any concern but I was curious as to what my fellow members thought. I know that I will be continuing my regimen without worry as I nor my significant other have ever experienced anything close to these symptoms. Like Charon said, trust in yourself and find what works for you!
Best wishes and would love to hear any more input anyone might have on this!
-DD