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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia syndrome is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder which generally occurs in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. This forum is for fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS). |
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11-29-2013, 08:41 PM | #11 | ||
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Unfortunately, even if it's legal in my state, there is nothing really but first hand knowledge from fellow users of the best way to do things. Doctors make a recommendation: Sativa, Indica or Hybrid. That's all they do. And frankly, the people at the dispensaries are usually not that knowledgeable. I found a sort of manufactured type edible that I'm using now that helps, but frankly can't handle marijuana every night yet. |
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11-29-2013, 10:35 PM | #12 | |||
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Indica is WAY better for sleep...
at least for me...it works GREAT...
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Background: 52 year old with 25+ years of problems associated with Fibromyalgia... What happened: while seeking relief from the scourge of fibro, i rec'd 12-15 increasingly significant concussions to my brain stem from a risky chiropractic adjustment. Last one on May 10, 2013...at 11:45 AM that day, my life changed instantly. Symptoms: cognitive dysfunction, sleep disruption, highly emotional, easily overwhelmed & overloaded, unrelenting tinnitus, memory loss, facial masking, difficulty with speech, trouble finding words, headache, widespread Fibro pain mostly in my neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees... unable to: drive or ride in a moving vehicle for any length of time, watch TV or movie, read books, tolerate more than one soft conversation at a time. i am hyper sensitive to light, noise, motion and crave dark, quiet and very, very slow... Current Meds: 10 mg Ritalin, 450 mg Lyrica 5 mg prednisone (aka poison) amatryptaline 5 mg melatonin plus daily vitamin & supplement regimen: B, D, Fish Oil, plus a lot of brain food: nuts, berries, fish, etc,.. legal, MM approved by ALL my docs for 2 very limited purposes.(not recommended for all, be cautious) 2 mg Valium as needed Tramadol as needed Percocet as needed lidocaine patches (yea!) Outpatient Infusion for migraine cocktail once per week as needed |
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12-08-2013, 02:05 PM | #13 | ||
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Hi Brainstemmed,
I hope you don't mind me posting here I'm usually on the Epilepsy forum. Medical Marijuana has been proven to help people who have neurology or other problems like cancer. My Dr. wants to put me on m.m. to stop my seizures but I still have to wait for the state to okay it. This past summer they had a special on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta showing how medical marijuana reduced seizures in a little girl who was having 300 seizures a week. The THC level is low and that's the part that's used for a person to get high while the CBD level is high and that is the part of the marijuana that helps people who have neurology and other medical problems. Check out the Stanley brothers who live in Colorado they grow medical marijuana for people who need it. I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You! Sue |
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12-16-2013, 10:35 PM | #14 | ||
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12-17-2013, 09:17 AM | #15 | |||
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i tried a vape pen several weeks ago and i just love it...i had a cough from the smoke and that is now gone...
it is extremely helpful to me, and i encourage others to give it a try if you can.
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Background: 52 year old with 25+ years of problems associated with Fibromyalgia... What happened: while seeking relief from the scourge of fibro, i rec'd 12-15 increasingly significant concussions to my brain stem from a risky chiropractic adjustment. Last one on May 10, 2013...at 11:45 AM that day, my life changed instantly. Symptoms: cognitive dysfunction, sleep disruption, highly emotional, easily overwhelmed & overloaded, unrelenting tinnitus, memory loss, facial masking, difficulty with speech, trouble finding words, headache, widespread Fibro pain mostly in my neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees... unable to: drive or ride in a moving vehicle for any length of time, watch TV or movie, read books, tolerate more than one soft conversation at a time. i am hyper sensitive to light, noise, motion and crave dark, quiet and very, very slow... Current Meds: 10 mg Ritalin, 450 mg Lyrica 5 mg prednisone (aka poison) amatryptaline 5 mg melatonin plus daily vitamin & supplement regimen: B, D, Fish Oil, plus a lot of brain food: nuts, berries, fish, etc,.. legal, MM approved by ALL my docs for 2 very limited purposes.(not recommended for all, be cautious) 2 mg Valium as needed Tramadol as needed Percocet as needed lidocaine patches (yea!) Outpatient Infusion for migraine cocktail once per week as needed |
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12-17-2013, 09:25 AM | #16 | ||
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If this were legal in my state, I would indeed try it. Instead I am petitioning to get this amendment on the 2014 ballot. When people stop to ask me if I use this medication, I tell the truth no, as if I got caught, I would lose my medical benefits. I am going legal beagle, all the way to our state Capital. I can't tell you how weird it is to look my neighbors in the eye and ask for them to sign the petition. I talked to the ex vice mayor, and Ex Cop last Sat. I guess from a cops view point, he said he was worry people would abuse and drive etc. I explained that this wasn't for kids, or for entertainment, but for a medical issue. I don't know if it works, but someday if this passes in my state, I would try it. If there is a way off the many medications I have, and this would help. Sign me up....I don't need or want the THC, but I do hope for pain relief. ginnie
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12-17-2013, 09:27 AM | #17 | ||
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What is that? ginnie
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12-17-2013, 09:34 AM | #18 | ||
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In California, it seems like the focus is on high THC content. That isn't what I'm looking for. I vape Indica. I have a little bit of one topical that I can't find anyone that sells anymore. A small fingerful really relaxes you. I've got another topical that helps fairly well with moderate pain and does not make you 'stoned' or sleepy.
I have a friend who uses it for sore joints and muscles too and she loves it Tried pills, but too much THC and my tolerance is so plow that I spent all night vomiting and with bad heartburn. |
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12-17-2013, 09:51 AM | #19 | ||
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Not sure what your question is? But if you're asking about THC, it is the chemical in marijuana that gets you high. Sativas have higher amounts of THC and gives you more OD a head high. Indica has less THC, and tends to relax and effect the body more. Helps with most pain, though I've heard that Sativas are good for mygraines, and I'll use it for tics.
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12-17-2013, 09:58 AM | #20 | |||
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Ginnie:
this is what i use, and they are less damaging to your lungs and have NO smell... i can take this with me in the car or anywhere i tend to get really nauseated and it helps me a TON: http://o-penvape.com/ they are hard to find even here in Colorado, but i know a place fairly close by that has them... i hope that helps!
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Background: 52 year old with 25+ years of problems associated with Fibromyalgia... What happened: while seeking relief from the scourge of fibro, i rec'd 12-15 increasingly significant concussions to my brain stem from a risky chiropractic adjustment. Last one on May 10, 2013...at 11:45 AM that day, my life changed instantly. Symptoms: cognitive dysfunction, sleep disruption, highly emotional, easily overwhelmed & overloaded, unrelenting tinnitus, memory loss, facial masking, difficulty with speech, trouble finding words, headache, widespread Fibro pain mostly in my neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees... unable to: drive or ride in a moving vehicle for any length of time, watch TV or movie, read books, tolerate more than one soft conversation at a time. i am hyper sensitive to light, noise, motion and crave dark, quiet and very, very slow... Current Meds: 10 mg Ritalin, 450 mg Lyrica 5 mg prednisone (aka poison) amatryptaline 5 mg melatonin plus daily vitamin & supplement regimen: B, D, Fish Oil, plus a lot of brain food: nuts, berries, fish, etc,.. legal, MM approved by ALL my docs for 2 very limited purposes.(not recommended for all, be cautious) 2 mg Valium as needed Tramadol as needed Percocet as needed lidocaine patches (yea!) Outpatient Infusion for migraine cocktail once per week as needed |
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