The weather does make things worse. When it's about to rain and while it's raining my pain kicks up. So you are not alone.

Can relate to everything in your story!

Yes, my husband who has New Daily Persistent Headache definitely feels any weather change. His pain level will go way up to near unbearable. You'd think the medical community would have a treatment/solution to this issue.

I’m new to this group because I have peripheral neuropathy. Has there been any discussion about marijuana for pain? I imagine there has been. But I see no reference to that subject in the above.

You are welcome! Ahhhh…meditation….I like to take the pressure off of the term meditation and just think relaxation. Starting with a simple pause. Take time for you, it can be anywhere. Pause and count to 20. Take a deep breath to clear your mind. Scheduling these breaks throughout the day is valuable because it allows you to build a routine and understand that relaxation can be just as important to the mind and body as eating. It doesn't have to be a huge routine, just simple yet effective.

What is helpful for me is to sit in a quiet comfortable place, If not, where ever you are can work too. I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders and always catch myself with shoulders up and tight, also my jaw. First I drop my shoulders as low as they can go even if it hurts at first, next I loosen my jaw by opening my mouth to relieve the tension. Next I put my palms face up and relax my fingers. Once you feel your body start to calm and come down from a heightened state, take a slow deep breath through your nose and inflate your belly then slowly let it out through your nose. This is called diaphragmatic breathing, like a baby breathes with their belly. Allow yourself to practice this relaxation several times throughout the day until it becomes habitual. You can do it for 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes. I use it while eating if I'm having a digestive flare. Chronic pain folks really need to utilize this practice. It's a simple and effective self help component.

I applaud you for focusing on the reduction of medication, it takes bravery to recognize and want to make such a big change. I tapered off very safe and slow and I hope that with the right help you can too. l'm glad you are feeling that Norco has run its course and want to make a change. Your primary doctor is a great place to start.

Have you scheduled an appointment yet with your primary?

Good morning and welcome to the neuropathy group. And yes, there is quite a bit of information about medical cannabis and marijuana on Connect. I think this might be the best way to start. In the Search box at the top, enter "marijuana" and "cannabis". There are many posts and you will be able to scan down and choose the ones most relative to your presenting condition.

You may also go to my alias "artscaping" at the upper right hand corner of your screen. I have used cannabis for pain control for several years and faced many adjustments.

What is the #1 question you have about marijuana?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

@cantab – If you click Connect at the top of the window at the left it will take you to the Connect home page. There you can search the discussions for a topic and find a lot of different discussions on marijuana for pain.

Here are a few of them if you want to read what other members have shared.

— Medical Marijuana for chronic pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medical-marijuana-for-chronic-pain/
— Has medical marijuana helped your nerve pain?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-medical-marijuana-helped-your-nerve-pain/

Cahnny – I can say that this has helped me to calm my anxiety (I have Sjogren’s. Syndrome, am auto-immune disorder).

I use audios from “The Honest Guys”. They are free, wonderful for sleep, resting during the day, or just calming when stressed by pain or the state of my health.

They are on You-Tube

Guided Sleep Meditation: The Serene Sunset – Sleep Talk-down

If you can use a set of headphones or earbuds, it’s great. They have stories or visualizations as well as relaxation audios.

I hope you can find done relief to from your pain!

What is a good amount to start, under the tongue? I have a 50/50 liquid. Also, I’m taking 300mg of Gabapentin as a start. Is it ok to add this to the Gabapentin? Frequency?mi take once a day. Gabapentin at night as advised. And marijuana oil in the am.

Over the years I am finding more doctors recommending OTC natural remedies for pain, etc. My doctor just recommended a natural remedy as a Gabapentin supplement. My husband's doctors recommended he take fish oil and an OTC supplement to clear up a prostrate problem that most aging men experience. So, far the remedies are working.

The same thing happens to me I get all over pain, When the weathers gonna change, if it’s going to snow I know if it’s gonna rain I know. I have found no way to relieve the pain. And I’m not going to take a bunch of drugs for it. Good luck to you

Hello I was just reading your post and felt the need to respond. Yes your pain will get worse at times with me. My general practitioner told me this and I know from experience. I have been on from 180 mg of oxycodone to right now 60 mg. I stopped breathing from them in 2013 and got off them for awhile. My illness’s now are so severe I had to get back on them. The trick with pain pills is you have to trick them. Taper off some and start back on them and you will probably see a difference. I am sorry for your pain. It sure does take your life away. At least it has mine. Take care and good luck to you.