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@irishnanny3 Hi there. I take Lyrica (not sure it really helps), Norco (hydrocodone) 5mg and because that is not enough for relief and I dont want a higher opioid dose, I use medical marijuana by tincture. Oil under tongue. It treats my pain different from an opiod. If I rotate the 2 I get the best relief I can. Unfortunately, some days are so atrocious I'm still in pain regardless of both. Those are the days I rest and dont use my body...limbs, hands, etc... Heat and ice are saviors to me and bring comfort to inflamed areas. If MM is legal in your state, I'd listen to your internist and give it a try. Much hope is wished for you.
Rachel

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Aug 30, 2020

@rwinney Rachel you are a brave soul. I'm not sure how you manage to cope. I am glad you have a methodology for taking the Norco at a lower dose along with the MM. Pretty smart of you to come up with that. I'll tell you, it hurts my heart to know what you are suffering, and yet you are SUCH A TROOPER! Are you still able to take a walk once in a while, maybe a little like you did when you went to the woods? I hope your legs are still feeling a bit stronger than they did last year. I don't want to get maudlin on you, but tears welled up when I read how "some days are atrocious". Linda had a few of those this last week. Hope you get stronger and have a fantastic day my friend! 😘 Best, Hank

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irishnanny3 | @irishnanny3 | Aug 30, 2020

Hi and thanks for your helpful response
The Lyrica made me disoriented.. thought I was having another stroke. Called my oncologist
( treated my NonHodgkins Lymphoma and now my Polycythemia Vera) and he told me it’s not an uncommon side effect of the Lyrica and to stop it
No problems since
I’m making appt with dr who can prescribe the
med marijuana this week
None of my doctors, including my neurologist can prescribe it. Then I have to apply for a card from the state (NJ) before I can fill the prescription. Hope it doesn’t take too long
I hope you get relief and wish I had some special
magic formula to share with you

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