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Chronic pain and medical marijuana

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 4, 2022 | Replies (184)
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@jetsetter

I wish we had access to medical marijuana here. Just passed the legislature but it takes time to get it to the people who need help.

I only mentioned my THC/CBD use to my doctor once and he commented that the CBD with the THC would help the effectiveness for pain relief. Then he left the practice and now I have a Nurse Practitioner who took his place. She worked in a pain management setting before this job and seems to think it’s her job to limit access to drugs for pain. So I have not mentioned it to her or to my rheumatologist. Recreational THC is not legal here. What levels of CBD and THC do you use? Just curious since it’s hard to find information online.

It seems to work better than most drugs to relieve pain. I don’t smoke or vape it, just using edibles.

Thanks for your help.

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kenc | @kenc | Sep 17, 2021

Limiting opioids to relieve pain seems to be the mantra of so-called pain management specialists, even after all of their remedies have failed

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Sep 17, 2021

Good afternoon @jetsetter. I am happy to tell you the levels of CBD and THC I use. I do have one question. What and why do you use edibles? I am always looking for consistency and edibles have been the one selection that I have found to be inconsistent. I remember trying cookies. I never quite knew if the next one would be like the one today. Do you just divide them in similar-sized bites?

I use tinctures only except for topicals. I find that tinctures can be measured precisely and can be counted on for consistency. I also find that when placed under the tongue, the relief can come within 15 - 20 minutes.

So...here goes. I use a 1:1 CBD/THC in the morning. I call it my get-up-and-go solution. In the afternoon, depending on what I am doing and how high the barometric pressure happens to be, I use another 1:1 dose or a 2:1 CBD/THC. I can choose a Rich CBD or a Rich THC.

In the evening, my dosage depends on my pain level. If it is high, then I may use a 1:3 CBD/rich THC. If the pain is under control, I will use 1 1/2 to 2 droppers of 2:1 Rich CBD/THC.

Regarding topicals, I have used the same brand for several years. My dose options are 3:1 CBD to THC for chronic pain and a 1:3 CBD to THC for acute pain.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions. As we continue to share, we all benefit from being presented with additional insights and options.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris

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