Medical Cannabis for Migraines - Does It Help and How

A migraine isn't a bad headache. It's an attack that can take you out of commission for half a day or more - with nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes aura. Anyone who goes through it regularly is looking for anything that actually works.

Medical cannabis can be that something, though not for everyone. Below, honestly: how cannabis acts on migraine, whether it cuts the number of attacks, when it makes sense and what to keep in mind.

Migraine is linked to the endocannabinoid system - the same one THC and CBD act on. Some researchers believe this system works less well in people with chronic migraine, and cannabis helps rebalance it.

In practice patients describe two effects: fewer attacks with regular use, and faster easing of pain and nausea once an attack hits. THC dampens pain and nausea, CBD eases tension and inflammation.

Cannabis works two ways in migraine:

Which to choose depends on how often you get migraines and how fast they build. The doctor settles this with you during the interview.

Honestly: in some patients cannabis clearly reduces migraines, in others it makes no difference. There's no certainty until you try under medical supervision.

An important trap: if you take a lot of painkillers (triptans, NSAIDs), the source of pain may be so-called rebound headache. Cannabis won't fix that until you sort out the medications - also a topic for the visit.

Dosing starts cautiously. Too much THC in a sensitive person can itself trigger a headache, so the rule is: little and slow.

The first qualifying visit costs 169 PLN and takes 20-30 minutes. The doctor assesses your migraines, previous treatment and - if you qualify - picks a preparation and issues the ePrescription.

Book a visit in person in Krakow, Bydgoszcz and Toruń, or call +48 731 000 645. More on pain therapy is in our article on cannabis for chronic pain.