There was no help with pain while using the cannabis nor afterwards. The pharmacist had other regimens I could have tried....various combinations of the key cannabis parts----and also forms of it to use----but I opted out at that point. She was most helpful with suggesting new medicines for treating the nausea and constipation also. However at that point after nine meds and acupuncture I was ready to stop and live with my pain. I now have a power chair and am able to be around more in my senior housing complex. i am ninety years old and doctors felt that could have had affect on side problems.