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Chronic pain and medical marijuana

Posted by ladyjane85 @ladyjane85, Jul 16, 2016

A nurse friend tried me on marijuana oil smoked in an electronic pen since nothing works with my pain under everything pain management has tried. I did not respond - can one be immune to it as I am with all procedures on my back and all pain relievers

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ladyjane85 | @ladyjane85 | Sep 19, 2016
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@medic7054

In Minnesota it costs $250 for a MD exam from one who is licensed to evaluate patients for the state. He then will send prescription to a state approved lab. After meeting with their pharmacist he then determines what blend of Cannabis is right for you. In my case, it cost $270 for a one months supply. You have to determine if you can afford it or not and just what pain relief is worth to you. This information is for Minnesota only. You must be a resident of the state and may not transport the drug across state lines, especially to a state where it is illegal.

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Thank you for telling me how it is done in a state where it is legal and the costs incurred. We'll see if it passes in FL. @ladyjane85

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Oct 7, 2016

Three weeks into my Medical Cannabis trial. Man, does it work!!!! I get about 80% relief from my pain, I can live with this, and it lasts for the full 24 hrs.

If anybody needs more information regarding Medical Cannabis in MINNESOTA, I will be happy to help you out.

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Reneewise50 | @reneewise50 | Oct 7, 2016
In reply to @medic7054 "Three weeks into my Medical Cannabis trial. Man, does it work!!!! I get about 80% relief..." + (show)
@medic7054

Three weeks into my Medical Cannabis trial. Man, does it work!!!! I get about 80% relief from my pain, I can live with this, and it lasts for the full 24 hrs.

If anybody needs more information regarding Medical Cannabis in MINNESOTA, I will be happy to help you out.

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I live in MN, and have TRIGEMINAL NERVE PAIN.. what clinic prescribes this? My meds don't work. I really don't want to feel dragged though.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Oct 8, 2016

I don't think you gave it a proper trial. 3 puffs will not give you noticeable pain relief.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Oct 8, 2016
In reply to @jennsprung "This isn't exact science that I'm using but I did some reading and it kind of..." + (show)
@jennsprung

This isn't exact science that I'm using but I did some reading and it kind of made me wonder how little you may be getting.
With the Canadian licenced dispencery CBD oil, patients are dosing just a few drops of oil. I know a lot of pain patients are saying they prefer the oil, and that most of those patients have lots of pain, but their pain is managed with just a few drops. I would be curious to know just how many droppers of the OTC oil would it
take for them to get equivilent CBD content? A dropper sounds like an awful lot.

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Is the Canadian CBD the same strength as down here? It's hard to compare without knowing this.
I use 1-2 ml BID orally. I also use, for break-thru pain, an atomizer of a different formula as the former. 1-2 sprays sub-lingual prn. I have rarely had to use the atomizer due to the pain relief I get from the oral.

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melissa333 | @melissa333 | Oct 17, 2016

I've heard of the cbd part that's helps with pain

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james56 | @james56 | Oct 24, 2016

I have found my back pain reacts much like a river that floods and finds an easy course to flow. In other words stimulation be it chemical stimulus seems to set e up for a pain cycle. I have avoided self medication of all types and been very cautious with prescribed medications for over ten years now with pretty good success. My gray hair is testament to having lived thru the 60's and 70's and although it is tempting, I think I will continue my straight and narrow regiment of exercise and diet. It is working for me, not the most fun at time but neither is flopping around on the ground trying to find relief.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Oct 29, 2016
In reply to @medic7054 "Three weeks into my Medical Cannabis trial. Man, does it work!!!! I get about 80% relief..." + (show)
@medic7054

Three weeks into my Medical Cannabis trial. Man, does it work!!!! I get about 80% relief from my pain, I can live with this, and it lasts for the full 24 hrs.

If anybody needs more information regarding Medical Cannabis in MINNESOTA, I will be happy to help you out.

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The prescribing clinic I used was: Advanced Pain and Spine Clinics of Mn.
7373 France Ave S
Edina, Mn. 55435
612-207-7463
Call to obtain an appointment.
They also have a clinic on 2801 Wayzeta blvd in Mpls

As to what combination of THC or CBD one should use, they BOTH relieve pain. the Pharmacist that dispenses decides what he thinks will help and it is reviewed monthly when I pick up the meds, The dispensary In my area is Leafline Labs in St Cloud, Mn.

Anything further, contact me by email directly or thru this one.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Nov 5, 2016
In reply to @jennsprung "This isn't exact science that I'm using but I did some reading and it kind of..." + (show)
@jennsprung

This isn't exact science that I'm using but I did some reading and it kind of made me wonder how little you may be getting.
With the Canadian licenced dispencery CBD oil, patients are dosing just a few drops of oil. I know a lot of pain patients are saying they prefer the oil, and that most of those patients have lots of pain, but their pain is managed with just a few drops. I would be curious to know just how many droppers of the OTC oil would it
take for them to get equivilent CBD content? A dropper sounds like an awful lot.

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I take a 50/50 solution of THC and CBD, 2cc orally twice per day and for breakthrough pain I take THC SL. It REALLY helps with my pain.

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shirleyfoggepiazza | @shirleyfoggepiazza | Dec 6, 2016

I am new here. I do not believe Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic should eliminate opioids entirely. It's wrong, so wrong to suffer. I now live in FL. In NY there is medical marijuana with a great deal of monitoring and restriction. HOWEVER, HAVING TRIED IT FOR MY FINE FIBER NEUROPATHY, NOT CAUSED BY DIABETES, IT WORKED VERY WELL AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTEMPT TO GET IT IN FLORIDA. I HAVE FOUND FLORIDA VERY MUCH LACKING IN PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL AND PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, EVEN AT CLEVELAND CLINIC. THE PHYSICIANS HERE REFER ME TO HEALTHCARE IN MA AND NY FOR TREATMENT.
It's dangerous to ones health to live here.All of my permanent medical problems began from the mistakes of FL physicians... That is probably why they are not required to have malpractice insurance.

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