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Marijuana for Chronic Pain Experiences

Posted by ashby1947 @ashby1947, Mar 1, 2021

Hello Everyone - I have severe osteoarthritis in my lumbar spine ( along with a bunch of other things - stenosis, etc). My Pain Mgmt doc just signed me up for Medical Marijuana. I have no problem with marijuana, and like many of you, probably enjoyed it in our youth during the 70's. But fast forward to a 74 y.o. woman trying to figure out how best to use it for chronic pain. Florida has Medical MJ laws, which I'm trying to figure out. But in addition, the dispensing of it is not something with which I am familiar! So many different dosages and forms. I would very much appreciate hearing about your exploration and experimentation with MJ for pain mgmt. What have you tried? what has worked? what dosage? problems? suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help. I hope you are having a good day! Sue

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jsyjackmayo | @jsyjackmayo | Jan 28 6:13am
In reply to @jenatsky "In in PA and not sure how your mmj program works in your location. I started..." + (show)
@jenatsky

In in PA and not sure how your mmj program works in your location. I started using CBD first in 2018 and it helped me reduce my PRN oxycodone from 6 to 4 a day. I added THC in 2019. I still use buprenorphine patch 20 mcg 1x week and I cannot take NSAIDs. My chronic pain with leg involvement from OA, stenosis, bone Spurs and an old fusion with Pedicle plates and screws is a challenge. Using mmj has helped me cope with my pain and mental stress of my illness. I’m in a mmj clinical trial from Thomas Jefferson Univ Hospital in Phila too

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I realize your post is dated, but can u tell me how your trail went?

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Jan 28 7:30am

@jsyjackmayo I ended up now using only gummies and tincture. Vaping caused me to have nasopharyngeal issues from the hot smoke and I will not vape flower any more. So I use tincture of CBD from MedTerra and THC from a dispensary usually the highest strength I can find. I take 25mg of each or 1/4 ml of CBD and 1/2 ml THC three times a day. This small dose is considered micro-dosing and it doesn’t cause any ill effects but has helped me cut down my breakthrough pain med Percocet to 2 or 3 a month. I take a 50mg gummy everyday to stay mellow. Again I have little negative effects. I’ve been using cannabis since I was 16 and I’m now 72. I hope this helps you obtain results you desire?

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