I may have commented before, but for those considering medical marijuana, let me share my late husbands story. He had chronic back pain and terrible foot pain and burning. (It was to the point I would have met someone in a dark alley to purchase whatever it took.) I hated seeing him in such pain, and the drugs he was prescribed helped but he didn’t like the side effects. A very good friend brought over medical marijuana and asked him to try it. It was amazing to see his face relax; soon the pain was gone. He got his medical card and was able to enjoy the last 2 years of life. Some say it leads to other drugs. I don’t think these people have experienced bad pain. The medical marijuana had nothing to do with his death. He died from a heat stroke, doing what he loved. I know a doctor who said he thought medical marijuana could be the alternative to narcotics.
For what it worth, I think the word "Medical" in referrence to marijuana is a legal term.
Recreational Marijuana (Cannibis) products are somewhat legal in many states, so "Medical Marijuana" is no longer necessary.
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I totally appreciate the desire to take less medication; I smoke a lot of cannabis, mostly due to pain (including GI pain!) and anxiety. I watch the research that's coming out now about cannabis, and so far it seems to me that most negative stuff is old and/or clearly not based on science.
So far, they have not found any correlations that I can find between cannabis and early mortality or disease.
Cannabis is a tricky one, because doctors don't know much (a result of the federal ban on researching it, , but I know people who have been using cannabis for 50 years and are doing just fine. So, it's just tricky.
Google "CBG NIH." There is an interesting paper from 2021 that came back from my search results. I'm not sure I buy the assertion that "natural" CBG doesn't work like synthetic CBG - sounds like pharmaceutical positioning to me, so I'm skeptical!
I just started on a low dose of cannabis gummies at night for my central pain syndrome. I have not noticed any difference yet.
QUESTION: Has anyone with CPS had a surgery of any kind while having CPS? I may have to have rotator cuff surgery. Thanks for any input?
Gummies that are equal parts THC/CBD are what works. But only start with 1/3 gummy (that will be just Rt) or you will have an very uncomfortable reaction. I know bc it happened to me.
After my Pvt MD recommended it, I went to get my card which meant a 3 minute “exam” which he never got out from behind his desk. I handed the receptionist 175.00, then went and paid the 70 dollar state fee then went to the dispensary to buy some. ( I was a teenager back in the 70s and extremely used to it ) Got home took 1 small hit and almost had to crawl to the bedroom after that. Did it take care of the pain? I have no clue as I didn’t know who, what, or where I was lol. I’ve never tried it since!
Hi, I don't live in US and THC is very controvesial in my country. People with MS can get sativex subscribed since a couple of years. Now we are getting private clinics who subscribe sativex for cronic pain. I have EDS and Fibro had cronic pain for many years , some years back you could buy CBD oil with like 2% THC and on max doses It did help a bit than it got illegal and now only CBD oil is leagal, but that doesn't help at all. So I called this clinic and all fine until I told them I've had 3 SCAD heartattacks. They clame studies shows that THC can induce heartattacks. Is that true? Can't find any of those studies. Sure if your goal is to be high as a kite all day long there can be problems i suppose but all I've read is that it's a safe natural medicin
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Yes, medical marijuana has been used to treat chronic pain and may provide an alternative to Vicodin. Studies have suggested that marijuana may help reduce pain, inflammation, and spasticity associated with certain chronic conditions. However, it is important to note that marijuana is still a Schedule I drug in the United States and its use is regulated by state law.
Yes, medical marijuana has been used to treat chronic pain and may provide an alternative to Vicodin. Studies have suggested that marijuana may help reduce pain, inflammation, and spasticity associated with certain chronic conditions. However, it is important to note that marijuana is still a Schedule I drug in the United States and its use is regulated by state law.
Sadly, I find marijuana intensifies my pains. Particularly foot and leg. Nothing I do relieves it, massage feels good but gives no long-term effects. I have to wait until it wears off. Am I doing too much? Not enough?
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I just tried the topical thc lotion on my lower back and it helped a lot!
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4 ReactionsFor what it worth, I think the word "Medical" in referrence to marijuana is a legal term.
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2 ReactionsThank you, @cherip--I will definitely look for the paper!
I just started on a low dose of cannabis gummies at night for my central pain syndrome. I have not noticed any difference yet.
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1 ReactionGummies that are equal parts THC/CBD are what works. But only start with 1/3 gummy (that will be just Rt) or you will have an very uncomfortable reaction. I know bc it happened to me.
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2 ReactionsAfter my Pvt MD recommended it, I went to get my card which meant a 3 minute “exam” which he never got out from behind his desk. I handed the receptionist 175.00, then went and paid the 70 dollar state fee then went to the dispensary to buy some. ( I was a teenager back in the 70s and extremely used to it ) Got home took 1 small hit and almost had to crawl to the bedroom after that. Did it take care of the pain? I have no clue as I didn’t know who, what, or where I was lol. I’ve never tried it since!
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4 Reactionswho m i have to go to get a card for medical marihuana?
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1 ReactionHi, I don't live in US and THC is very controvesial in my country. People with MS can get sativex subscribed since a couple of years. Now we are getting private clinics who subscribe sativex for cronic pain. I have EDS and Fibro had cronic pain for many years , some years back you could buy CBD oil with like 2% THC and on max doses It did help a bit than it got illegal and now only CBD oil is leagal, but that doesn't help at all. So I called this clinic and all fine until I told them I've had 3 SCAD heartattacks. They clame studies shows that THC can induce heartattacks. Is that true? Can't find any of those studies. Sure if your goal is to be high as a kite all day long there can be problems i suppose but all I've read is that it's a safe natural medicin
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4 ReactionsYes, medical marijuana has been used to treat chronic pain and may provide an alternative to Vicodin. Studies have suggested that marijuana may help reduce pain, inflammation, and spasticity associated with certain chronic conditions. However, it is important to note that marijuana is still a Schedule I drug in the United States and its use is regulated by state law.
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3 ReactionsSadly, I find marijuana intensifies my pains. Particularly foot and leg. Nothing I do relieves it, massage feels good but gives no long-term effects. I have to wait until it wears off. Am I doing too much? Not enough?
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