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Medical Marijuana...

nana59 — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:49:18 GMT

Filling out paperwork for a medical marijuana card for treatment of severe chronic arthritis pain....been suffering with this pain since 2002.....many rheumatologists and medications....no results....my PC physician is willing to complete paperwork....has anyone had good results with this treatment....i'm at my wits end......thank you.....

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SahmIam — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:54:20 GMT

@nana59 Doing so for my son for his nerve disease. We have to be really careful due to the meds he takes. We know 3 Vets who suffer from nerve disease due to injuries they suffered during the wars and all 3 swear by it. THe bad news was they had to travel across state lines to get it and risk driving back. The good news is we now have a Dispensing Pharmacy in our community so driving out of state won't be necessary. Currently, he has an Rx for the only medical marijuana (in compressed pill form) that our local pharmacy will dispense (been around for a long time). So far, nothing. We've been told the strength can be adjust via the gummies/lollipops vs the pills so...we'll see.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:57:04 GMT

I have heard it is very very expensive

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chickenbutt — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:57:14 GMT

Where I am it is legal for both medical and recreational, so the good thing is that you don't have to go to a doc and/or get any kind of 'card' beyond your regular driver's license or state ID.

I think it helps me in a few ways - some with pain. I don't think it actually removes the pain, however. In my experience, I feel like it kind of puts me on a different plane from the pain receptors in the brain. I don't know if that makes sense, but it does help me that way.

Also, one thing that I notice is that it helps me with my PTSD and clinical depression. Just like with the pain, it doesn't 'fix' anything but it makes you feel a lot better despite it just like it does for the PTSD/depression.

Oh, and it helps some with sleep. I have severe sleep problems and always have, due to childhood horrors. Even if I smoke a little during the day I sleep better at night. 'Better' for me isn't like normal people, but it's definitely better and makes it easier for me to breathe and get through the next day. Unfortunately, last night was a very bad night for me. I might have slept for a total of 2 hours in several increments, so I feel like garbage. I hadn't smoked any weed yesterday, as I make a point to not use it every day and I DEFINITELY would never use it when I need to leave my house.

HTH some

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cherry — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:59:18 GMT

I don't drink ,or use drugs, but if I need to use this, for pain, at some point in my life, I will

Good luck to you @chickenbutt I hope it helps you..let us know

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happycat — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:01:37 GMT

@nana59, I have never tried it, its not legal in my state.

@Moonchilde, who has not posted in a very long time, posted quite a bit of good info on it on the wellness board. I think there are two different threads on there. They would be from quite a ways back.

Good luck to you.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:05:03 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I don't drink ,or use drugs, but if I need to use this, for pain, at some point in my life, I will

Good luck to you @chickenbutt I hope it helps you..let us know

Hey Darlin! I first went to the weed store this last December. It was odd, buying weed, at first. Admittedly I used it in the 70s, 80s, and maybe a little into the 90s. But that was just about having fun I guess you could say.

Now, at over 60, it was a bizarre experience but I have such a myriad of problems that I really was compelled to give it a go for a whole different experience. Anyway, I feel like it helps because it does make me feel better and, just if I used during the afternoon, I will sleep a good amount (for me) - often 5-6 hours during the night. I don't use at night, however, as I don't really want to get high at night and then go to bed. Not sure why - just weird. But doing it earlier in the day sets me up to sleep better and more.

As for my PTSD and depression, it makes a heckuva difference! I've been struggling with that quite a bit lately and this has made all the difference.

Now, you CAN buy weed that doesn't have the THC in it, or very little - not sure but definitely a big dif. But, IMO, and if I'm going to pay all that money, I would like a little buzz to go along with it. I smoke very little and don't get wasted or anything - probably 2-3 hits will give me 2-3 hours of just feeling much better, not depressed, not angry, and those voices from my childhood that often dictate how I feel are not there. That - priceless!!

Anyhoo, hope this finds you well my dear Cherry! Thank You for being you.

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nana59 — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:07:28 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I have heard it is very very expensive

bet it's not as expensive as the drug Stelara....ten grand an injection....multiple injections needed....insurance wouldn't cover it.....oh yeah, they would put me on a payment plan.......ummmm...no thanks......

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cherry — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:08:44 GMT

God Bless my dear, and may you find yourself in better shape ,than you have been in your life

I admire you so much, for all of your courage, and being a survivor

I am always so glad to see you post, for I know you are a bit OK. I wish moonchilde and noel were still here

I consider you all my friends, and I truly care about you

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SahmIam — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:10:47 GMT

One of the important things to know is that medical marijuana is NOT smoked. It also does NOT make you high. Do your research before purchasing it in your state regarding how the law treats it.

In my state, recreational marijuana is not legal but MEDICAL is. Since it can't make you high, you don't have the same responses or issues with it. If you're caught high or carrying marijuana with you and you're pulled over/searched at work, you can NOT claim it's for medical purposes. Again, there will always be those who ride on the coat tails of others claiming they "need" it when they don't. That's why those who NEED opiates are having a hell of time getting them.....

To those who need pain meds and are finding nothing helps, I hope this does and you find relief, if at least partial. It's a horrible way to live.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:12:00 GMT

@cherry wrote:
God Bless my dear, and may you find yourself in better shape ,than you have been in your life

I admire you so much, for all of your courage, and being a survivor

I am always so glad to see you post, for I know you are a bit OK. I wish moonchilde and noel were still here

I consider you all my friends, and I truly care about you

*sigh* (bolded by me) Ditto that, my dear!

I am not so brave but I guess I just keep finding one reason at a time to keep on keepin' on. To be honest, I'm shocked that I've made it this far. hehe - and despite myself to boot.

Thank You for being so kind to me and I think I've already told you that it matters a lot to me. I never EVER forget the kindnesses of others. I never ask anybody for anything, but I value every morsel of kindness I've received in my life. If you know me at all, you know I don't say anything that's not true.

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luvdoodles — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:26:42 GMT

I am seeing my surgeon on Wednesday about the same thing. He mentioned it the last time I saw him. I am ready to try it. Nerve pain from tongue cancer. Just can't take the pain anymore. He said it comes in many forms and you can get it without the THC. That's what I want to try plus I am in a deep depression. I will post about how it goes. Good luck to you also.

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NicksmomESQ — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:27:24 GMT

I know someone who suffered with pain & fatigue for many years.She just started using Medical Marijuana a few months ago.She feels like a new person!! If I needed it I wouldn’t hesitate.Good luck!!

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chickenbutt — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:28:11 GMT

@luvdoodles wrote:
I am seeing my surgeon on Wednesday about the same thing. He mentioned it the last time I saw him. I am ready to try it. Nerve pain from tongue cancer. Just can't take the pain anymore. He said it comes in many forms and you can get it without the THC. That's what I want to try plus I am in a deep depression. I will post about how it goes. Good luck to you also.

I wish you all the best! That just sounds dreadful and you NEED relief - of whatever kind you choose. Take care.

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luvdoodles — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:29:41 GMT

A friend of mine with cancer and neuropathy takes in the form of a chocolate. She just breaks a little piece off before bedtime and can at least sleep through the nite. That's what I want to try for my nerve pain.

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jlkz — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:30:56 GMT

@chickenbutt

I hope the Rex keeps you on a level where life is enjoyable and sleep heals. ( Love Shakespeare’s quote here on sleep: ...It knits the raveled sleeve of care. ). And, if It isn’t perfectly quoted....I majored in French Lit, lol.

If your name is on a post, I will always read and enjoy it !

Be well.

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nana59 — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:36:08 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
I know someone who suffered with pain & fatigue for many years.She just started using Medical Marijuana a few months ago.She feels like a new person!! If I needed it I wouldn’t hesitate.Good luck!!

how i would love to feel like a new person...i'm not the person i used to be....it's been so long....

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cherry — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:36:34 GMT

@chickenbutt I did read that they are having luck with magic mushroom in the treatment of depression, and I think also perhaps ,PTSD..There is a bit about it on the daily mail website ,you might want to look at

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chickenbutt — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:37:50 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@chickenbutt

I hope the Rex keeps you on a level where life is enjoyable and sleep heals. ( Love Shakespeare’s quote here on sleep: ...It knits the raveled sleeve of care. ). And, if It isn’t perfectly quoted....I majored in French Lit, lol.

If your name is on a post, I will always read and enjoy it !

Be well.

Thank You for your kindness! I am having more time feeling better (almost normal - wo!) hehe - and I still make a point of not using it all the time. I'm very practical, so I'm good about that. I am so used to feeling bad all the time that just knowing I can feel good some of the time is totally good enough for me! It might not make sense, but it really is true. The knowing that I can medicate on plan (I like structure ) helps me feel less bad the rest of the time. It really does! Yeah, I'm weird.

Even when I've been able to have pain meds, or sleep meds, on hand I get great comfort from that and would do something like plan 2 days a week when I take the meds (just one dose, so they last longer) and can have a few hours of not only feeling kinda good, but of being able to do more tasks without the pain or fatigue, or in the case of sleep meds I know I can have Wed and Sun (or whatever) to get some sleep. Haven't had any of those for a while.

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bathina — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:38:34 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
@cherry wrote:
I don't drink ,or use drugs, but if I need to use this, for pain, at some point in my life, I will

Good luck to you @chickenbutt I hope it helps you..let us know

Hey Darlin! I first went to the weed store this last December. It was odd, buying weed, at first. Admittedly I used it in the 70s, 80s, and maybe a little into the 90s. But that was just about having fun I guess you could say.

Now, at over 60, it was a bizarre experience but I have such a myriad of problems that I really was compelled to give it a go for a whole different experience. Anyway, I feel like it helps because it does make me feel better and, just if I used during the afternoon, I will sleep a good amount (for me) - often 5-6 hours during the night. I don't use at night, however, as I don't really want to get high at night and then go to bed. Not sure why - just weird. But doing it earlier in the day sets me up to sleep better and more.

As for my PTSD and depression, it makes a heckuva difference! I've been struggling with that quite a bit lately and this has made all the difference.

Now, you CAN buy weed that doesn't have the THC in it, or very little - not sure but definitely a big dif. But, IMO, and if I'm going to pay all that money, I would like a little buzz to go along with it. I smoke very little and don't get wasted or anything - probably 2-3 hits will give me 2-3 hours of just feeling much better, not depressed, not angry, and those voices from my childhood that often dictate how I feel are not there. That - priceless!!

Anyhoo, hope this finds you well my dear Cherry! Thank You for being you.

You can also vape, which my brother does. It is odorless and smokeless. You get a vape and a cartridge of oil (he uses the kind with THC). He pays $50 for the oil cartridge which lasts nearly 2 weeks. He pulls on the vape a couple of times a day and it has allowed him to live nearly pain free. He had a work accident where an industrial HVAC unit fell from a crane and pinned him. His back was crushed. He's lucky to be alive. If he wasn't able to get the medical MJ script, he's be addicted to opioids by now.