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@twallat10

Hello again,
53 year old male. Peripheral and Femoral Neuropathy severe pain, swelling, balance, falling and forget about stairs or incline-declines. I was a US Army Infantry grunt and now this. Very difficult to live with, sleep with, stay positive with . Has anyone researched THC alternatives?
I am currently on Gabapentin, BelBuca and recently Buprenorphine. The issue? Dr. is simply increasing dosage to manage pain, which is sending me straight to the poor house. Is medical Tetrahydrocannabinol an option? I am eligible for Medicare at the end of this year and frankly scared out of my mind that SSDI will be revoked and/or will not be as affective as medical pharmaceuticals.
Paralysis by overanalyzing? Any one have any experience in this area? I feel if I simply ask my Dr's they will not help me because their is no incentive for them to not prescribe meds... 🙂
Thanks
TW

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