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Dosage for medical marijuana versus hydrocodone

Posted by jerseygirl926 @jerseygirl926, Dec 7, 2016

Hello. I was finally approved to purchased medical marijuana in New Jersey. It's very restrictive so info isn't as easy to get as it should be such as which dispensary carries which strains etc. Is anyone using medical marijuana to wean off pain pills such as hydrocodone? If so, can you share how often you smoke or vape? So far, NJ has not approved oils or edibles to be sold so I am stuck with vaping for now. Keeping an open mind and hopeful to get off or reduce pain meds and reduce inflammation. As always, thanks for any advice you can offer.

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jerseygirl926 | @jerseygirl926 | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @mcpucho "Normally, the higher the level of THC the more pain control is seen. Vaping is instantaneous,..." + (show)
@mcpucho

Normally, the higher the level of THC the more pain control is seen. Vaping is instantaneous, but edibles are less psychogenic, so have less mental/cognitive side effects (less of head high). You can take the cannabis oil from the vape pen and use it as a base for cooking and making edibles if you desire.

I get medical MJ in NY, but they only offer a mix of indica and sativa, no choice of strains. I use a medium dose THC:CBD (7:1) vape pen and use as needed to take the edge off my pain. The only issue is cognitive side effect. Hard to get stuff done if you are "high" all day.

I never used opiates long term as they make me very irritable, and weren't too effective for my type of neurological pain. Friends I have that became addicted to opiates had good success with Nalaxone to get off the opioids period. It blocks the receptor so the opiates do not work.

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Thanks for your input! I agree that the grogginess doesn't help anyone during the day! Nighttime it is welcome. The dispensary has suggested I mix some blends myself until I find a balance.

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jerseygirl926 | @jerseygirl926 | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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Wish we had oil in NJ for sale.

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jerseygirl926 | @jerseygirl926 | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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Similar to NJ on how to get a card but our cost is about 425 per ounce at my dispensary for the marijuana and it's not covered by insurance. Of course, it would be cheaper for me to stay on hydrocodone but I worry about the long term affects of meds. I take many and even have to get monthly infusions of Remicade. God only knows what that will do long term. Ugggg

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jerseygirl926 | @jerseygirl926 | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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Is the spray sublingual? Do you buy it or make it?

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jerseygirl926 | @jerseygirl926 | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @mcpucho "Normally, the higher the level of THC the more pain control is seen. Vaping is instantaneous,..." + (show)
@mcpucho

Normally, the higher the level of THC the more pain control is seen. Vaping is instantaneous, but edibles are less psychogenic, so have less mental/cognitive side effects (less of head high). You can take the cannabis oil from the vape pen and use it as a base for cooking and making edibles if you desire.

I get medical MJ in NY, but they only offer a mix of indica and sativa, no choice of strains. I use a medium dose THC:CBD (7:1) vape pen and use as needed to take the edge off my pain. The only issue is cognitive side effect. Hard to get stuff done if you are "high" all day.

I never used opiates long term as they make me very irritable, and weren't too effective for my type of neurological pain. Friends I have that became addicted to opiates had good success with Nalaxone to get off the opioids period. It blocks the receptor so the opiates do not work.

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I am hoping the losengers I am going to get today help during the daytime without grogginess.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Jan 6, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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Yeah, the cost of Marijuana is prohibitive for me.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Jan 7, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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sublingual and the dispensary fills it.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Jan 12, 2017

What you are asking is like trying to figure the difference between flowers and motor oil. First of all, no two people are alike. Different drugs effect different people differently.

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medic7054 | @medic7054 | Jan 12, 2017
In reply to @medic7054 "Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping...." + (show)
@medic7054

Taking 50/50 THC/CBD since august. In Minnesota they make a pleasant tasting oil solution or vaping. I also have a 100% THC oral spray for breakthrough pain which I seldom have to use. I chose the oil solution and oral spray over the vaping. The pharmacist said they are trying to get approval in pill form. I love the results I have received.

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I pay about $250/ month which replaces a $300/ month prescription of pain pills.

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bobcon23 | @bobcon23 | Jan 19, 2017
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hello @jerseygirl926, thank you for starting a new discussion about medical marijuana. We have a large..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

Hello @jerseygirl926, thank you for starting a new discussion about medical marijuana. We have a large amount of members discussion marijuana on Connect across many conversations. A few members have specifically talked about New Jersey and the New York area, although no one has specifically mentioned marijuana versus hydrocodone this may be a good place to start the conversation.

I would like you to meet @medic7054, @tonyc55, @upnorthnancy, and @chefbrown who have all talked extensively about the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of chronic pain as well as other ailments.

@jerseygirl926, have you discussed weaning off of hydrocodone by using medical marijuana with your medical provider? Does he or she advise this as a viable option?

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I have a card in Illinois. My question is -I go to a PM doc. Will he kick me out of his practice if I test positive for Medical pot?
Afraid to talk to him about it-would like to reduce my use of opiods but am afraid to lose my prescription over a positive test.

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