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Originally Posted by Blue7
Hi friends, it's been a while. Anyways, my pain management dr mentioned medical marijuana fpr my pn symptoms. He said that I should give it a try for my pn. I really don't like marijuana because I absolutely hate being high. However, the pain management doc said that they have different strains that are available that probably won't get me high, but work on the pain. I'm on neurontin now, but it doesn't work it just makes me drowsy and clumsy. I live in Massachusetts where medical marijuana is legal.
The pain doc also said that they have pills, sprays, oils, etc.... for medical marijuana medicine. I just don't know if I should do it. I have an appointment Tuesday with the medical marijuana consultants. They want $200 up front and then they give you license if you're a candidate after the consultation. I just don't want to waste my money and be disappointed. I need advice, I'm 31 and this whole thing started last year because of a cocaine relapse, smh. Mind you, it was only one time last year. I had a bad reaction. All mri's, ct scan, nerve conduction/emg, blood test, etc.. where good and normal. The pain is asymmetrical.
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Many here are either in their own trial or have made up their minds on this subject. The diversity of opinions is as expected. Some swear by the pain relief. Some can't handle being "high". Others (myself included) feel that Marijuana gives a respite from the day to day thinking about pain levels. I feel that I still have pain, but it is not the only thing I can think about. I was a child of the sixties so I have no trouble with being high. Your aversion will make investigation harder. I am amazed at the difference in potency from the sixties compared to today. I take one puff and put it away. I do feel a little guilty about driving in some small way the economy that eventually leads back to the Hindi Kush region of Pakistan. I will continue my trial until I run out and make a decision then. Good Luck, Ken in Texas.