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I'm sorry to hear that you too have to push through but don't push too hard. I also worried about my spine years ago and how it will feel as I age. At 65, it's tough because it's hard facing aging alone and with chronic pain, it's unbearable at times. Can I ask how old you are? And does the cannabis help the pain at all for you? I'm in Iowa where we have some of the toughest cannabis laws so I'm not able to try it. Just curious because I hear so much about it. I hope you take care of your back and push easy.. Janet
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Finding the line between the right amount and too much activity is a challenge.
Nearly 68 with a long history of physical activity. Keeping active in nature helps with attitude and physical health. Cannabis is readily available where I live. Smoking it would be deadly. Using cannabis is tricky on many fronts, but worth it considering opiates have great downsides. Anyway, regarding cannabis, sorry that it's not an option for you. There's much to learn and understand, and each person is different. I can no longer use NSAIDS due to organ damage. True also for methotrexate which worked great for my condition. My back is 1/6th of the chronic pain I deal with. Attitude and personal characteristics allow me to enjoy life while debilitated according to my docs.