Has medical marijuana helped your nerve pain?

Hi Hank, yes I did try low dose naltrexone for about six months, but it had no effect. My worst area of pain is in my hands and compression gloves help a lot. I also take Lyrica which helps. I didn’t realize how much it helped until I stopped taking it for a while. I had to begin taking it again. Despite wearing compression gloves and taking Lyrica, I still experience a lot of nerve pain. I don’t like taking drugs either so I am hoping to find some form of medical marijuana which will help.

I have read here about people who have had success with Kratom. I also read what the Mayo Clinic wrote about it. Based on that I don’t think it’s something I’m willing to try.
Patrick

@patrick17
I understand your reservations Patrick. Lori, @lorirenee1 who is another Connect member, has had a lot of experience with kratom and uses it regularly. And she uses it responsibly. I know she is open to anyone sending her a private message if you would like to talk to her regarding it and would like to direct any questions toward a trustworthy person. Best, Hank

@patrick17 I can attest to the significant benefits of Kratom! A godsend until the DEA takes it away from us.

Good afternoon @patrick17, Thanks for opening this discussion.....and I am very sorry you have not been able to secure some escape from the pain of SFN. Because I must assume that you live in an area in which medical cannabis is legal.....all of my personal best products are found at a medical dispensary. This also means that they are regulated and tested for authenticity and dosage compliance.

I began using simple vape cartridges and topicals about 6 years ago when you almost had to head to the hinterlands of the Sierras to find them. I found that hybrid vapes worked the best. I also used small jars of a topical made from ingredients in the owners' backyard for my tingly painful hands and arms. Once the recreational market opened, I found it difficult to find medical cannabis products. It took a while.

At this point, my SFN pain is totally managed by medical cannabis. I use different products and doses throughout the day. Although the staff of the dispensary tried to help me, I had no plan and no consistent relief. Actually, it was the owner who worked with me to put together a protocol to meet my daily and nighttime needs. What we have to realize is that with cannabis, we are our own practitioners.....our own pharmacists, and our own prescribers. It requires time and attention. And for awhile there, the products changed so rapidly that it was difficult to get the same one twice.

And so I used trial and error......and evaluation by my dispensary owner. At least he was older and very empathetic. You may need a 1:1 CBD/THC in the morning to get you going......then a late afternoon tincture before a nap. Evenings and bedtime require a different product or dosage. Right now I am back on a 2:1 rich CBD tincture to support great sleep and good dreams and a 1:3 CBD/THC or a 3:1 CBD/THC tincture for arms and feet depending on what is going on down there.

Once you feel pretty human and comforted, you will also be able to discuss combining cannabis use with other recommendations from your neurologist, dermatologist, and PCP. Both of my MFR therapists use the topical for their own work-related issues, especially shoulders.

We are fortunate to have a natural plant resource that helps us all. Let me know about your specific needs. I am glad to help you by sharing my personal experience.

Be safe and protected.
Chris

Hello, Chris. This is the first time in forever I've been searching sites and look what I found! You! and a new discussion re medical marij.

I've mentioned before how thankful I am to have found this wonderful resource to combat my pain, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and so much more. I am still using the 1:1 tincture at night. Even with the very stressful and extra demanding recent days/weeks, I'm able to function better than I would have ever expected. I carry a little vial of spray THC tincture and a bottle of CBD tincture in my purse wherever I go for when I have pain or extra anxiety. Both help with both, interestingly. I've been pleasantly surprised at this and find I get 24 hour help with everything with this particular combination. I'm going to the dispensary in a couple days to get some product and plan to discuss this and some additional needs.

I've not had such remarkable results/relief with topicals. Actually, I use Voltaren gel for topical pain relief when I need the extra help. It truly is a trial and error, to some degree, and the willingness to search and learn and ask questions of experts.

This system I almost fell upon by accident helped my son today when we were at his doc appt and then stopped by for groceries.....He was having a very, very difficult afternoon with severe pain, etc. He used his vape, but didn't get real help. I gave him some of my combination and it really helped him. He was able to do his shopping!!!!! As was I!! All because of this wonderful, little pretty plant.

I take no prescription medication for pain other than this combination of tincture. I'm amazed at this, after so many different meds through the years that never gave me this relief. Truly amazing.

Hope you and your precious artist are doing well, staying warm and enjoying those recliners in front of a roaring fire. Sounds lovely.
Good to catch up a bit.
Blessings, my friend.
elizabeth

Good afternoon @patrick17, Thanks for opening this discussion.....and I am very sorry you have not been able to secure some escape from the pain of SFN. Because I must assume that you live in an area in which medical cannabis is legal.....all of my personal best products are found at a medical dispensary. This also means that they are regulated and tested for authenticity and dosage compliance.

I began using simple vape cartridges and topicals about 6 years ago when you almost had to head to the hinterlands of the Sierras to find them. I found that hybrid vapes worked the best. I also used small jars of a topical made from ingredients in the owners' backyard for my tingly painful hands and arms. Once the recreational market opened, I found it difficult to find medical cannabis products. It took a while.

At this point, my SFN pain is totally managed by medical cannabis. I use different products and doses throughout the day. Although the staff of the dispensary tried to help me, I had no plan and no consistent relief. Actually, it was the owner who worked with me to put together a protocol to meet my daily and nighttime needs. What we have to realize is that with cannabis, we are our own practitioners.....our own pharmacists, and our own prescribers. It requires time and attention. And for awhile there, the products changed so rapidly that it was difficult to get the same one twice.

And so I used trial and error......and evaluation by my dispensary owner. At least he was older and very empathetic. You may need a 1:1 CBD/THC in the morning to get you going......then a late afternoon tincture before a nap. Evenings and bedtime require a different product or dosage. Right now I am back on a 2:1 rich CBD tincture to support great sleep and good dreams and a 1:3 CBD/THC or a 3:1 CBD/THC tincture for arms and feet depending on what is going on down there.

Once you feel pretty human and comforted, you will also be able to discuss combining cannabis use with other recommendations from your neurologist, dermatologist, and PCP. Both of my MFR therapists use the topical for their own work-related issues, especially shoulders.

We are fortunate to have a natural plant resource that helps us all. Let me know about your specific needs. I am glad to help you by sharing my personal experience.

Be safe and protected.
Chris

@patrick17
I understand your reservations Patrick. Lori, @lorirenee1 who is another Connect member, has had a lot of experience with kratom and uses it regularly. And she uses it responsibly. I know she is open to anyone sending her a private message if you would like to talk to her regarding it and would like to direct any questions toward a trustworthy person. Best, Hank

Hi Chris, thank you so much for your very detailed response. It has provided me with a lot of good information. I first tried medical marijuana a few years ago just with vape pens. They really didn’t help very much. Last year I decided to try again with both vape pens and tinctures. I had a little more success with the tinctures, but still no major pain relief.
I have not tried smokable products because of their effects on the lungs, but if nothing else helps I may give them a try. As you said it is a matter of trial and error. I will keep trying.
Thanks again for your help!
Patrick

Hello, Chris. This is the first time in forever I've been searching sites and look what I found! You! and a new discussion re medical marij.

I've mentioned before how thankful I am to have found this wonderful resource to combat my pain, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and so much more. I am still using the 1:1 tincture at night. Even with the very stressful and extra demanding recent days/weeks, I'm able to function better than I would have ever expected. I carry a little vial of spray THC tincture and a bottle of CBD tincture in my purse wherever I go for when I have pain or extra anxiety. Both help with both, interestingly. I've been pleasantly surprised at this and find I get 24 hour help with everything with this particular combination. I'm going to the dispensary in a couple days to get some product and plan to discuss this and some additional needs.

I've not had such remarkable results/relief with topicals. Actually, I use Voltaren gel for topical pain relief when I need the extra help. It truly is a trial and error, to some degree, and the willingness to search and learn and ask questions of experts.

This system I almost fell upon by accident helped my son today when we were at his doc appt and then stopped by for groceries.....He was having a very, very difficult afternoon with severe pain, etc. He used his vape, but didn't get real help. I gave him some of my combination and it really helped him. He was able to do his shopping!!!!! As was I!! All because of this wonderful, little pretty plant.

I take no prescription medication for pain other than this combination of tincture. I'm amazed at this, after so many different meds through the years that never gave me this relief. Truly amazing.

Hope you and your precious artist are doing well, staying warm and enjoying those recliners in front of a roaring fire. Sounds lovely.
Good to catch up a bit.
Blessings, my friend.
elizabeth