For me, medical marijuana has been a lifesaver. I have osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis and scoliosis. I had a laminectomy on L2-L5. I take Tramadol and acetaminophen 4 times a day. I take 5 or 10 milligrams of THC every evening in the form of an edible (either a gummy or piece of chocolate bar). Recreational Marijuana is legal in the state I live in, but I have a medical marijuana card which I recommend because the prices are cheaper since you pay less tax and at the dispensary you get to move to the front of the line. I don’t recommend smoking marijuana.
The edible decreases my pain, make me happier, and helps me fall asleep. It also makes music sound better and food taste better. The only negative is that it makes me thirsty, but that’s no big deal, I just drink more water. Before I started taking a edible every day I was frequently feeling despair. Now it’s not as bad. I highly recommend marijuana for chronic pain.