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Hi Rachel, My name is Karen and I hate to admit that my chronological age is 70 but my brain thinks I’m 45 which is good. That means no dementia. I live in conservative Texas where we will never have marijuana, although I’d use it in a second. I’ve been to tons of Physical Therapy over the last 4 years. I was going when this Coronavirus hit so I had to quit going.
I have no core center of balance so I must use a walker or wheelchair—both of which I hate.
My legs are totally numb on the outside but i have horrible neuropathy pain on the inside. I know that sounds weird. I took handIcapped driving lessons and had my car converted so I can drive by hand. I have helped the pain at night by using a good grade essential oil like DouTerra or Young Living and mixing several drops of Francinsence or Copaiba with lotion and spreading it over my legs. In about 10 minutes the pain is gone for the night and I can sleep. I hope this part can help someone.

@aggie98

Welcome to Connect, Karen. I'm turning 70 in August, but I don't (usually) feel as ancient as that sounds.

Oregon, where I live, legalized marijuana a while ago, both medical and recreational. Trouble is, no doctor in central Oregon will prescribe it, so you have to meet with a doctor who makes the rounds of a bunch of weed stores. She's in my town one day a month, and the last I heard was that the annual visit is around $250.00. Then there's another $250.00 to the state for a permit - also an annual fee. If you can afford that, you still have to buy it, and medical marijuana is very expensive. I suppose that some day insurance will cover it, but at this point it's all on you.

There are products available online that are derived from marijuana. Three of my siblings use CBD oil and swear by it. Rachel, I think, mentioned Chris @artscaping as a helpful resource.

Do you purchase the ingredients for your potion at a store or online? It's great that you have found something that lets you sleep without pain.

Jim

If you live in a state where it's legalized for recreational use that's where you buy it. You don't have to buy a lot as you get a very tiny little pipe and just a splash of of weed take to pokes and that's all you're going to need. It's the THC that will just slowly calm you down in a few minutes and the best part about marijuana there is no side effects. In fact all the side effects are good you feel good you're hungry, you eat well and you laugh. They're using marijuana and Israel to nursing homes and they are getting such great results as well as dealing with the comfort of their patients along with helping with dementia. It's been around for thousands of years and it will be another thousand years that millions of people use it. Again, it's not the creases the pain it makes it more comfortable to deal with it.

From experience the best way to take THC is in a oil mixture - a few drops under your tongue- start with 1 drop in the morning and 1 before sleeping. Increase as required and add a third intake if required at noon. To be taken only after eating .

I have to say, I do have have side effects from my medical marijuana oil, that make me not like it at times. Depending on my pain levels and types of pain, I may accept the sleepiness, brain slightly altered side effects . I can adjust the dose of course to control however, lower dose does not provide acceptable relief. But, that's just me.

I have to say, I do have have side effects from my medical marijuana oil, that make me not like it at times. Depending on my pain levels and types of pain, I may accept the sleepiness, brain slightly altered side effects . I can adjust the dose of course to control however, lower dose does not provide acceptable relief. But, that's just me.