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Alternatives for pain management

Posted by grandmaR @grandmar, Mar 31, 2018

Hello!
I was wondering if anyone tried cryo therapy or medical marijuana for pain management. If you did, how did they/it work?
Thanks
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @oregongirl "My son likes the capsules. He had an accident and has a terrible back. He also..." + (show)
@oregongirl

My son likes the capsules. He had an accident and has a terrible back. He also had brain cancer diagnosis. Turned out to not be cancer, but he still has the SCAR. The Capsules, I believe work faster. I have never tried them You can also get the oil in a bottle with a stopper. Drip a bit on your tongue.

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@oregongirl son told me I should find someone that can help me with right dosage but I think I would like the capsules.This is new to me so any suggestions how to start?

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @oregongirl "Lioness. I DONT GET ANY IN TEXAS. And you will be shocked how it will help..." + (show)
@oregongirl

Lioness. I DONT GET ANY IN TEXAS. And you will be shocked how it will help you. You know you have had enough when you take the portion recommended for you.

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@oregongirl I,ve seen adds but not sure haven't looked into it ,thinking about it

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allisonsnow | @allisonsnow | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @allisonsnow "I find when I can be outside doing anything it reduces my anxiety unless I let..." + (show)
@allisonsnow

I find when I can be outside doing anything it reduces my anxiety unless I let myself get crabby because I can do so little (key words there our "let myself") it may be the pain, which is the easiest to work thru or the inability to breathe a little tougher to ignore lol on a good day I will be out as long as I can stand. I am so lucky !!!!! We live about 10 miles outside a town of only 10,000 but it still has 5 recreational lakes WITHIN the city limits! Our home is on a smaller lake which is mostly used by the people (10) living on it. It is close to heaven. Years ago I started expanding the flower gardens, still need one more for the youngest grandchild and as hard as it can be to maintain they bring me joy. My husband doesn't really care about the flower gardens but knowing how much they mean to me he has really helped out A LOT. He also expanded the veggies and grew a 200lb pumpkin last year. He has built a tree house that I still have not seen since he finished the enterior but I have seen pic and it rivals the ones you see on TV only a bit smaller. So far haven't been able to make the climb but I will soon. He is so proud of it he picked all the furniture and décor with only a tiny bit of help from me. except for plumbing it could be a guest room in the sky !!! LOL and he is trying to solve the plumbing (mostly for the female guests ) Speaking of being outside I need to run into town to pick up a few plants and get them in before it rains. Hope everyone as a great day !!!

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@oregongirl Yes southern mn. couple of miles I would be in Iowa. Which part of mn?. I am only a couple hundred from Mayo We used to sneak a bowl of sugar to dip the rhubarb stalks in lol I feel bad for those who have never had the joy of a nice sweet/tart rhubarb desert !!! You know I have noticed my back is a bit better....because I haven't used the patches as much I FEEL THE PAIN so I stop doing to much and causing more pain …..sounds backwards but is working for me for right now and right now is what we crave to fix. I try to stop worrying about the tomorrow and concentrate on the right now. "Only he know the plans...." I know ...we hear that over and over but really when I start to even attempt to understand the why me ???? I will drive myself crazy !!!!! why do I have cancer...why am I alive and not the more deserving....why have I hung on 9 long years and others have left us in a flash. while I am dripping sweat all over my key board so am going to quit on that "light" thought (so like me) and sit in front of a fan. talk more later

Allison

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allisonsnow | @allisonsnow | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @tennessegirl "I'm SO glad for you and the fact that you are able to "work thru the..." + (show)
@tennessegirl

I'm SO glad for you and the fact that you are able to "work thru the pain"!!! Unfortunately, my hobbies, including gardening, my 30 + house plants, chores like sweeping,mopping, that side to side motion, bending, stooping, lifting any size bag of trash, even picking up something causes my pain. Which feels like a concrete block sewn in to the middle of my back. But enough whining!!! I'm thrilled for you and that you have someone close who understands!!! Cudos for you. Your words, you, set an example that it can be done!! Thank you..for welcome g me into your group. I realizeI am not alone.

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PLease let me know how it goes. distract yourself.....blast rock music and sing along LOL I don't know be a little crazy think of something that makes you smile.

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @allisonsnow "I find when I can be outside doing anything it reduces my anxiety unless I let..." + (show)
@allisonsnow

I find when I can be outside doing anything it reduces my anxiety unless I let myself get crabby because I can do so little (key words there our "let myself") it may be the pain, which is the easiest to work thru or the inability to breathe a little tougher to ignore lol on a good day I will be out as long as I can stand. I am so lucky !!!!! We live about 10 miles outside a town of only 10,000 but it still has 5 recreational lakes WITHIN the city limits! Our home is on a smaller lake which is mostly used by the people (10) living on it. It is close to heaven. Years ago I started expanding the flower gardens, still need one more for the youngest grandchild and as hard as it can be to maintain they bring me joy. My husband doesn't really care about the flower gardens but knowing how much they mean to me he has really helped out A LOT. He also expanded the veggies and grew a 200lb pumpkin last year. He has built a tree house that I still have not seen since he finished the enterior but I have seen pic and it rivals the ones you see on TV only a bit smaller. So far haven't been able to make the climb but I will soon. He is so proud of it he picked all the furniture and décor with only a tiny bit of help from me. except for plumbing it could be a guest room in the sky !!! LOL and he is trying to solve the plumbing (mostly for the female guests ) Speaking of being outside I need to run into town to pick up a few plants and get them in before it rains. Hope everyone as a great day !!!

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@Allison it's no here in California in summer an I drop everywhere so I keep hand held fan with me found one that has water reservoir but then I'm 75 I still at hot flashes so take Black Cohash it helps

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jun 11, 2018

@lioness, @oregongirl Good for you for being willing to try this alternative form of relief from chronic pain and for acknowledging the need for a “guide”. Just FYI. I started with capsules. However, they were very expensive. I am now vaping with cartridges from different strains and THC/CBD mixtures or dosages. I also use tinctures in my tea and coffee or just under my tongue. This assures that when I am traveling or just out with friends, I am able to medicate when needed and can stay ahead of the pain. That is so important. Good luck, stick with it and you will be rewarded.

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Jun 11, 2018

Artscape...excellent. vaping or oil drops on tongue. My son tried capsules and he did not like them. They have opportunities for non smoker. I am calling Gov office in Texas. I want an appt to sit down with him.

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @oregongirl "Artscape...excellent. vaping or oil drops on tongue. My son tried capsules and he did not like..." + (show)
@oregongirl

Artscape...excellent. vaping or oil drops on tongue. My son tried capsules and he did not like them. They have opportunities for non smoker. I am calling Gov office in Texas. I want an appt to sit down with him.

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Still no Pot in Texas. Our governor is in a wheel chair. Wonder if he gets turned down on pain meds. I have list of questions for him

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @oregongirl "Artscape...excellent. vaping or oil drops on tongue. My son tried capsules and he did not like..." + (show)
@oregongirl

Artscape...excellent. vaping or oil drops on tongue. My son tried capsules and he did not like them. They have opportunities for non smoker. I am calling Gov office in Texas. I want an appt to sit down with him.

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@oregongirl Good luck hope he sends a bill through

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 11, 2018
In reply to @artscaping "@lioness, @oregongirl Good for you for being willing to try this alternative form of relief from..." + (show)
@artscaping

@lioness, @oregongirl Good for you for being willing to try this alternative form of relief from chronic pain and for acknowledging the need for a “guide”. Just FYI. I started with capsules. However, they were very expensive. I am now vaping with cartridges from different strains and THC/CBD mixtures or dosages. I also use tinctures in my tea and coffee or just under my tongue. This assures that when I am traveling or just out with friends, I am able to medicate when needed and can stay ahead of the pain. That is so important. Good luck, stick with it and you will be rewarded.

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@artscaping Thanks I'm going to call my Dr today

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