Does medical marijuana work for chronic pain?

I totally agree with the comment that at 73 who cares what others think about marijuana use. I have nothing but nerve pain. Right now, NOTHING WORKS, but having medical marijuana has been a godsend because the THC makes me relax and not worry about pain for a little while. I hope in time, my state SC, will allow use of the real stuff so that i may enjoy life for short periods of time.

I only tried twice. I thought it was like a miracle fix like you felt instantly relief from anything. I still have some of that brownie I can throw som frosting on. I understand everything about pain being produced by misfiring brain connection and know scientist can figure where it happens in the brain , so there is no help in the books. i will keep trying to find a combination of exercise and CBD and inflammation helps and suggestions from others . Thanks for helping🙂

I feel the same today especially!

I agree with you! Then you have to go to the marijuana doctor twice a year.
I hope you find some relief. 💕

Great advice! I have my medical card and use it just about every night. I am currently trying different types to see what works. I was thinking of getting a datebook to cataloge my breakout pain , everyday pain and numbness, what activities and shoes were involved and what strain I tried. Hoping to get the best effect!
Do you have any reccomendations on strains?
I like a 1:1 ration ( CBD: THC ) and 3:1 for after work and then a heavy indica at bedtime. I need the THC to calm the anxiety and distract from the pain. Hoping to reduce the shitload of gabapentin I take.
Thanks! You share some great info!

I do not understand why you have to pay extra fees and so forth. Bachmans ! This state makes more money off the elderly and ill people. Michigan,Colorado, California are all states where you can get relief . You pay to go to a Dr so you can tell them what you already know what is wrong with you and then pay them for a application for relief. No wonder people have lost faith in the Medical field.

I use mostly tinctures..a CBD:THC 10:1 1cc in the morning and 2x more 1/2cc. At bedtime I use a straight THC 1cc and 1cc of a CBD:THC 5:1. I vape periodically throughout the day a CBD high cartridge with THC but so I’m still functional.

I need to visit my dispensary to get some tinctures- I do like the CBD:THC 3:1 or 5:1 micro dose vape during the day. I’m out of tinctures and have been smoking high % indica flower at bedtime which enables me to sleep. I take so much gabapentin- 3300mg - would like to reduce that. Thanks!!

I could not tolerate Gabapentin and I cannot take NSAIDS so I rely on green tea and turmeric for anti-inflammation. Good luck with your journey.

I think it is important to note that Medical Marijuana is not the same as the CBD you buy over the counter. I have Idiopathic PN and buy CBD at a local Dispensary. I forgot to take it one day and was ok for about 24 hours. The next day I was late getting my pills and the pain that showed up very quickly was extreme. My feet were letting me know to NEVER be without my pain-relieving CBD pills. I wish OTC worked, but only Medical. works for me.

Anyone ever had this happen? Something NEW to add to my list.
Last week when my PT came for exercise, my blood pressure was taken as usual. It has always been 120-130 (I am 87). That day it was 168 and kept going up. I was advised to go to an ER which I did.( I also had palpitations in previous weeks, but no rise in BP.) Well, they did every test imaginable, including brain MRI, CT scan and lots of blood work. I was released the next day with instructions to go to my GP, then a Cardiologist. My blood pressure was up and down with extremes changes. Only once did it go over 200 since I have been home, but I have NO ANSWERS! I am writing this to ASK if anyone knows if this is at all related to Peripheral Neuropathy? I am not diabetic and just the ordinary arthritis here and there. Why did this flare up? I live alone and this needs to be figured out! I am following all the usual BP rules. Any ideas out there??