Without Cannabis my AHI Went Up!!

[Skyking]

At our place in Florida for a couple weeks and didn’t bring my liquid cannabis for edibles and my AHI went from less than 1 to around 4. First night it was 1.5 and other than one night, it’s gone up to now just under 4. I did bring one vape cartridge and even took a couple puffs before bed but it didn’t seem to have the same effect. I didn’t bring my laptop to analyze the data so it’ll have to wait till I get home. Maybe it’s the bed? This one is kinda hard. We are going to golf on Palm Beach Island this afternoon so maybe the extra exercise will bring the number down.

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

[zonker]

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

as lennon said whatever gets you through night!

i'm curious though, does the edible help you GET to sleep or STAY asleep? without it, were you aware of waking up in the night?

btw, around here, we do NOT consider "under 5 good". that's what the sleep doctors tell you as it's what they have been taught. here, under 2 is good.

[ChicagoGranny]

At our place in Florida for a couple weeks and didn’t bring my liquid cannabis for edibles and my AHI went from less than 1 to around 4. First night it was 1.5 and other than one night, it’s gone up to now just under 4. I did bring one vape cartridge and even took a couple puffs before bed but it didn’t seem to have the same effect. I didn’t bring my laptop to analyze the data so it’ll have to wait till I get home. Maybe it’s the bed? This one is kinda hard. We are going to golf on Palm Beach Island this afternoon so maybe the extra exercise will bring the number down.

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

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Withdrawal from cannabinoids can lead to sleep disturbance.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036386/

It's entirely possible your increase in AHI is due to SWJ (or dozens of other factors). Look for SWJ when you analyze your data.

[stevenal]

Quickly looking up Florida, I see it has a medical program but no reciprocity with other states. You cannot just bring your cannabis. You also may wish to review the laws of any states you pass through on the way. Don't forget about the lady who went to Russia.

[Skyking]

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

as lennon said whatever gets you through night!

i'm curious though, does the edible help you GET to sleep or STAY asleep? without it, were you aware of waking up in the night?

btw, around here, we do NOT consider "under 5 good". that's what the sleep doctors tell you as it's what they have been taught. here, under 2 is good.

Thank you for the info zonker. I’ve been around 1 AHI or less with help from y’all. I did start taking Ozempic 2 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost just over 15 pounds. That’s crazy… The swelling in my body is completely gone…all of it.

The cannabis keeps me asleep and puts me to sleep. In no more than 10 minutes after my head hits the pillow. We’ve been mostly relaxing for various reasons, not really exerting myself, so maybe that will help. Palm Beach golf was a wash because of rain so we stopped to visit friends down the road and watch a game. I’ll get in some serious exercise tomorrow and see if that helps.

[zonker]

The cannabis keeps me asleep and puts me to sleep.

washington state is legal for cannabis. in fact there are two shops in the little podunk town i live in. so i'm curious to give it a try.

being a complete newb, what would it be that i would ask for when i go into the shop?

[ronragus]

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

as lennon said whatever gets you through night!

i'm curious though, does the edible help you GET to sleep or STAY asleep? without it, were you aware of waking up in the night?

btw, around here, we do NOT consider "under 5 good". that's what the sleep doctors tell you as it's what they have been taught. here, under 2 is good.

Thank you for the info zonker. I’ve been around 1 AHI or less with help from y’all. I did start taking Ozempic 2 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost just over 15 pounds. That’s crazy… The swelling in my body is completely gone…all of it.

The cannabis keeps me asleep and puts me to sleep. In no more than 10 minutes after my head hits the pillow. We’ve been mostly relaxing for various reasons, not really exerting myself, so maybe that will help. Palm Beach golf was a wash because of rain so we stopped to visit friends down the road and watch a game. I’ll get in some serious exercise tomorrow and see if that helps.

How do you select a cannabis product specifically for sleep? Based on THC? CBD?

[babydinosnoreless]

Yes I know under 5 is good. I just find it interesting my AHI has increased several hundred percent without a cannabis edible. I have just used it to sleep like a rock.

as lennon said whatever gets you through night!

i'm curious though, does the edible help you GET to sleep or STAY asleep? without it, were you aware of waking up in the night?

btw, around here, we do NOT consider "under 5 good". that's what the sleep doctors tell you as it's what they have been taught. here, under 2 is good.

Thank you for the info zonker. I’ve been around 1 AHI or less with help from y’all. I did start taking Ozempic 2 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost just over 15 pounds. That’s crazy… The swelling in my body is completely gone…all of it.

The cannabis keeps me asleep and puts me to sleep. In no more than 10 minutes after my head hits the pillow. We’ve been mostly relaxing for various reasons, not really exerting myself, so maybe that will help. Palm Beach golf was a wash because of rain so we stopped to visit friends down the road and watch a game. I’ll get in some serious exercise tomorrow and see if that helps.

How do you select a cannabis product specifically for sleep? Based on THC? CBD?

This was directed at someone else but since I live in a state where req as well as medical are both legal I thought I would jump in.

I find, for me, that full spectrum (cbd and thc) works the best. I look for indica or indica highbred strains because that is what I find makes me sleepy, sativa keeps me awake longer. I find it does make my AHI lower on the nights I've used it.

[chunkyfrog]

Another fine argument for medical weed.

[ChicagoGranny]

being a complete newb, what would it be that i would ask for when i go into the shop?

Ask for something for sleep. A good shop with knowledgeable people will know. If they first ask you questions about your current sleep habits, that's a very good sign of their knowledge.

[Jlfinkels]

washington state is legal for cannabis. in fact there are two shops in the little podunk town i live in. so i'm curious to give it a try.

being a complete newb, what would it be that i would ask for when i go into the shop?

My $0.02...

It used to be said that Indica (InDaCouch) was for helping with sleep and Sativa (Festiva) was for partying. Nowadays with hybrids that is much less true.

I suggest asking for Indica gummies at 5mg (or a 10mg gummy but only eat half to start). Usually you get either 20x5mg or 10x10mg gummies.

For those not in a State where it is not legal, CBD is almost as good for sleep. Delta-8/Delta-9 are best, but either can do the trick to help with relaxing to sleep.

Overdosing with gummies is real, so give it about 2 hours after eating one before considering taking another.

[zonker]

washington state is legal for cannabis. in fact there are two shops in the little podunk town i live in. so i'm curious to give it a try.

being a complete newb, what would it be that i would ask for when i go into the shop?

My $0.02...

It used to be said that Indica (InDaCouch) was for helping with sleep and Sativa (Festiva) was for partying. Nowadays with hybrids that is much less true.

I suggest asking for Indica gummies at 5mg (or a 10mg gummy but only eat half to start). Usually you get either 20x5mg or 10x10mg gummies.

For those not in a State where it is not legal, CBD is almost as good for sleep. Delta-8/Delta-9 are best, but either can do the trick to help with relaxing to sleep.

Overdosing with gummies is real, so give it about 2 hours after eating one before considering taking another.

alls i know is that back in my "yout", i was a real candy*ss when it came to pot. very little intake resulting in max fun. mainly if too much smoked, i'd become paranoid.

i don't think overdosing will be a problem for me.

and i've read not just here but elsewhere about indica so we'll see.

now all i've got to do is get up the gumption to get the gummies.

[chunkyfrog]

Since my state only allows CBD, which is ungodly expensive here, I will stick with
generic Xanax. I don't mind the side effect of slightly relieving my hand tremors.
It's a royal PITA to get a new scrip every-damn-month, but it's cheap.
I don't know how I'll handle it if they cut me off. Maybe a secret garden of my own . . .

[lynninnj]

I use an excellent company called Sunsoil for cbd. They have gelcaps which require no fridge or measuring. A buck apiece and you can get 30 to try and not put out bigtime funds. https://www.sunsoil.com/products/cbd-softgels-90ct

I used to dabble back in the day. I don’t anymore. Not since the time a friend of mine gave me some prescription strength smokable’s. One hit and I don’t know if I was having a panic attack or what, but my heart was racing it 220bpm. Never again.

[Skyking]

The cannabis keeps me asleep and puts me to sleep.

washington state is legal for cannabis. in fact there are two shops in the little podunk town i live in. so i'm curious to give it a try.

being a complete newb, what would it be that i would ask for when i go into the shop?

I had a medical card in Delaware but moved to Jersey where it’s legal. I purchased CO2 cartridges..I believe they were called in DE and stockpiled about 20. A syringe with 1g was $65. I put a couple drops on a peppermint patty and broke it in half to “sandwich” the liquid in between. The crazy thing is taking Ozempic it tells your mind that candy is disgusting…so I’ll figure something out when I get home. You’ll have to use hot water to soften it up…or a small torch. There are dabbers I think it’s called that is “activated” and that’s critical to insure. Just tell them you want to put a couple drops on something for an edible. The THC is near 80% so…maybe 1 drop the first evening.

Played pickle ball and walked a practice course with the wife today so we’ll see how the sleep goes tonight. Around 2.5 AHI last night was better but not where I want it.