Most people who get their medical cannabis card do so because they have one specific condition they want to use the cannabis to treat or manage. This is certainly a good approach, and medical cannabis is effective for managing quite a number of chronic conditions, from arthritis to glaucoma. However, you may also want to keep some medical cannabis handy so you can use it to treat these more acute, periodic problems when they arise.

Insomnia

Maybe you don't have full-blown, chronic insomnia that keeps you awake night after night, but there's a good chance you have trouble falling asleep now and then. When you find yourself sleepless and with a busy day on the horizon, taking some medical cannabis can really help. Indica strains, in particular, tend to be really good at inducing sleep. You'll wake up feeling rested and restored the next day, and without any lingering grogginess or other side effects.

Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps can be quite a pain to deal with. Sure, you can take NSAIDs, but they can lead to intestinal and stomach problems over time. Cannabis can be a good solution for occasional cramping. It works, in part, by relaxing the muscles and reducing inflammation — and both muscle tension and inflammation tend to be underlying contributors to cramps. A sativa strain can keep you alert if you need to get things done, and an indica strain can be good in the evening when your cramps are keeping you from sleeping and resting.

Migraines

Those with frequent migraines often need to take prescription medications to prevent and manage them. But if you only get migraines on occasion, your doctor will generally recommend just managing them as they come. You can do that with cannabis. By alleviating stress that contributes to migraines and makes them worse, it helps ease your symptoms. It also reduces inflammation, which is another big contributor to migraines.

Muscle Aches

After a hard day at the gym or a long day of doing landscaping work in the backyard, you may be feeling a little achiness. This is nothing to really worry about, but it is annoying, nonetheless. A little medical cannabis can help relax your muscles and ease the pain.

Keeping medical cannabis on hand for these acute issues is a great idea. All you really need is a few doses so you can medicate yourself when the need arises. Reach out to a professional for more information about medical cannabis and its uses.