Hi there,

I think that a good amount of people find some relief of pain from marijuana. I don't understand all of the hullabaloo regarding it being prescribed for pain relief, after all, other drugs are constantly prescribed for pain relief.

Personally, I think that if it gives you relief from pain, then do it. We have one life and it shouldn't be controlled by our pain that could be taken care of. Anyone with chronic pain issues should be able to live as comfortably as possible....Just my opinion....Lisa

This topic has been brought up over a dozen times in the past 18 months. 100% of them started out fine and by the time they hit about the 10th post, things started to go out of control.
This will NOT happen this time!
We are totally open to have this subject discussed, but the first time we see anyone attacking another member because of their belief in this subject, we will close the thread down immediately.
I've always felt that the topic does deserve some concrete discussions. The problem is that instead of talking about the subject, posts were made against other members, calling another member this or that.
Please prove me wrong this time and allow this thread to be handled properly

but I did have a buddy on the old SH that lived in California. He swore by it. He said that he had tried everything and nothing worked but the MM did. I feel the same about MM as I do about any prescription pain killers. If you use it for the proper medical reasons than I see nothing at all wrong with it. If you have the opportunity and are open to trying it let us know how it works. Good luck.

Personally, I haven't even tried it. I live in California, the majority of my family has prescriptions, and I am 100% supportive, just because its not for me, doesn't mean it shouldn't be for other people. My family swears by it. My suggestion would be to go, get your script, and give it a try. Just like any other medication, it affects everyone differently and you wont know how well it works for you till you try it. =) good luck

I live in a state that does not allow mm use. But I once had a surgeon say to me, exact words were " off the record patients have found relief from marijuana."
I personally did not go that route but I am in agreement with many if it works to reduce the pain I am all for it.
Susan

Here is what I know - if you are willing to be "high" or what ever term you want to use that reflects using pot - then yes, it can work to help your pain.

However if you think taking a few hits of it will help - that is incorrect.

A few hits only helps for maybe 10 to 15 minutes.

Also you still know the pain is there - it is more of a disassociation with the pain, then a true pain relief.

My brother ( and I ) have a skin disease that creates huge boils which often go as deep as the nerves. His is MUCH worse then mine. He has had over 50+ operations for his condition. His skin looks like melted candle wax

He is always in horrible pain. None of the meds help this pain -

If pot were packed like cigs I would guess to take care of his pain he would smoke about 10 "cigs" a day.

So he is in a constant state of being "high" to be relatively pain free.

Pot is not legal in our state - however all his Drs are aware he uses it and agrees it can help.

So to sum this up - from what I see in him, pot is not quite what some may think it is for pain relief.

However I will also add that I don't know if the same amount would be needed for a different type of pain.....

Thanks all. Lots of food for thought. For now I will still with the prednisone and see if the cumulative effects are helpful.

Cannabis does indeed work. I am a 63 year old retired police officer. I suffered a severe back and injury to both of my knees. I suffer with spinal neuropathy that effects my lower back and moves into my legs and feet. The pain never stops. I control the pain with MS Contin, Diploid and Valium. There are times when all of that doesn't work. Cannabis, in a way allows me to focus on other things. It does not reduce the shocks down my legs but it does help with muscle spasms. I tell every Doctor that I use it and I have never been told not to use it. I also suffer with PTSD. There is not a horror movie that can hold a candle to my dreams. Depression is also a problem that I can control with Cannabis. I choose to eat Cannabis. I make bud butter and bake it into Brownies or add it to my oatmeal or spread it on toast. It is not the best delivery system. Eating it takes a little longer to take effect but it does last longer. For those of you who can and are willing to use it medically, just Google it to find out how to do it. The sad part of this is, I was a Police Officer and now I find my self in a position that has caused me to become a criminal to obtain the one medication, yes I said medication, a natural medication that has served man since Utzi crossed over the Alps. Yes he had Cannabis with him when he died. I live in NYS. Medical Marijuana does not exist here. In closing , you all have to ask the question, just why we find ourselves in this position. Our Govt and the drug companies. Why would they want you to grow an herb in your backyard that may help with any number of maladies??? So the answer is YES, it works. I must say that it does not effect everyone the same way. I did my job and I knew the chances that I was taking. At the very least, I should not have to live in constant pain and have my Govt. tell me what I can use to relieve my pain . Paulwasafuz

If you are considering trying it to relieve your pain, make sure that you discuss it with your prescribing physician before hand. If you don't, and you are drug tested, you can and most probably will be dismissed from the pain management office that you go to.
Some doctors are okay with it showing up in your tests, as long as they are made aware of it ahead of time, not after the fact and some are not.
Be smart and discuss it first....
Sandi