CHS-Awareness Weekly #1: Research Updates and Community Support

1. Weekly Highlights

All items below were published within the past 30 days—truly fresh intel.

• Rare complication alert: A Rowan University case poster (May 2025) details a CHS patient who developed pneumomediastinum after repeated forceful vomiting. https://rdw.rowan.edu/stratford_research_day/2025/may1/70/
• Pediatric review: Pediatric Emergency Care (May 2025, Vol 41 Issue 5) released a comprehensive review of CHS in children, covering epidemiology, pathology, and frontline treatment. https://journals.lww.com/pec-online/toc/2025/05000
• Fresh case study: A new report in the Journal of Education Health and Sport (May 2025) outlines diagnosis and successful management of CHS in a young adult. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391448257_Cannabinoid_Hyperemesis_Syndrome_-_case_report

2. Research Updates

When I find interesting medical research or studies about CHS, I’ll break them down into easy-to-understand summaries.

3. Community Stories

** Share Your CHS Journey – Help Others Feel Less Alone

We’re building a judgment‑free library of real CHS stories, tips, and tiny victories—but we need your voice.

How to submit (super quick):

1. Jot 2‑3 paragraphs about your CHS experience (good, bad, or in‑between).
2. Include any coping tricks that actually helped.
3. Let us know if we can use your first name—or stay totally anonymous.
4. Email it to [email protected]

Why share?

• Your experience could shave months off someone else’s diagnosis.
• Honest stories cut through stigma better than any research paper.

(Submissions are reviewed weekly… or when I can get to them. No judgment, no pressure—just community.)

4. Management Tips

Practical, judgment‑free ideas the community and current research say actually help:

1. Hydration Stack Mix an oral re‑hydration packet (think Pedialyte or WHO recipe) with room‑temperature water and sip during the first 30 minutes of nausea. Dehydration fuels the vomiting spiral—pre‑empt it.

2. Targeted Heat, Not Marathon Showers Ten minutes with a warm (not hot) heating pad on the upper back or abdomen calms the vagus nerve almost as well as a 40‑minute scalding shower—without torching your skin or water bill. Backup option: a bowl of warm water for hand‑soaks if you’re on the go.

3. “Cannabis Holidays” Over Cold‑Turkey Jumps Many CHS veterans report that 48‑hour THC breaks every couple of weeks curb flare‑ups while still letting them enjoy cannabis on calmer days. Track symptom‑free stretches to find your personal sweet spot.

4. Symptom & Trigger Diary One sheet of paper, three columns: What I consumed / When symptoms started / What helped. Patterns pop fast—especially around specific product types (concentrates vs. flower) or stress triggers.

5. Peppermint + Ginger Duo Keep peppermint oil and ginger chews (or tea bags) in your bag. One deep inhale of peppermint plus a slow ginger chew can short‑circuit mild nausea before it snowballs.

(Nothing here is medical advice—just lived experience and peer‑review snippets. Always talk to a healthcare pro if symptoms escalate.)

5. News & Developments

Youth‑Focused CHS Review Calls for Better Awareness

A brand‑new paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health (April 2025) drills into how Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome affects teens and young adults. Key points:

• Average age of CHS onset in the studies reviewed: 19 years.
• Early‑phase nausea often gets misread as morning stomach bugs—delaying diagnosis.
• Authors urge school‑based and primary‑care education to fast‑track recognition and reduce ER visits.

Read the open‑access article here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040633

(That’s the only truly fresh CHS headline this week, but it’s a good one!)

6. Community Q&A

Q: “Can switching to CBD‑only gummies stop CHS flare‑ups, or will trace THC still trigger symptoms?”

A: Research on CBD-only products and CHS is still emerging. Many people tell us they feel better when THC exposure is near zero, but trace amounts can sneak into some “CBD” gummies and vapes. If you’re curious, look for products with lab reports showing “non‑detectable THC,” keep a symptom journal, and see how your body responds. Everyone’s threshold is different, so gathering your own data—and looping in a trusted healthcare pro—can help you decide what feels right for you.

Want to Help?

While this is my personal project, I’d love to include your voice! Here’s how you can contribute:

1. Share Your Story Have a CHS experience you want to share? Email me at [email protected]

2. Ask Questions Got questions about CHS? Send them my way at [email protected]

3. Suggest Topics If there’s something specific you’d like me to look into, let me know!

Subscribe for Updates

If you’d like to receive my updates, you can subscribe below. Remember, this is a manual email list that I maintain myself, so while I aim for weekly updates, the schedule might vary:

Looking Ahead

These will usually arrive Sunday night or Monday morning, as that’s when I typically have time to compile everything I’ve learned during the week.

A Personal Note

I want to be clear that while I put a lot of effort into researching and verifying information, I’m not a medical professional. My goal is to share knowledge and experiences in a way that’s helpful and accessible, but always consult with healthcare providers for medical advice.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can build a more informed and supportive CHS community.

Best regards, Timothy Suwityarat