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Neurontin made me suicidal. I think I'd take my chances with the MJ if it worked in that way for me.

All drugs have sides. Some worse than others. When a drug creates more problems than what it was given for...well, that makes no sense to me.

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Originally Posted by Xil1 (Post 113911)

I've found that for msot pain and aillments in general, cannabis is a very effective and safe herb to utilize. Just thought I'd join to tell you not to overlook this particular remedy (since you seem interested in an jerbal approach).

If this post somehow breaks the rules of the forum would a moderator please delete it?

:wink: you aren't selling are you?

you aren't breaking any rules. it's a good discusion.

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Originally Posted by Curious (Post 114592)

:wink: you aren't selling are you?

you aren't breaking any rules. it's a good discusion.

I totally agree, Curious. It's a topic many people are afraid to bring up, and many more just don't know anything about it. I have had many discussions about mj with people in the oddest places, lol... mainly in game rooms online. You might be surprised how many elderly ladies playing bingo are interested in the subject.

It usually starts out with us discussing aids, another subject many people have troubles talking about. But once they find someone online willing to be open about it, the questions come flooding out. And once they find out I use Marinol and have smoked pot in the past (and would again today if someone had some, lol) they have even more questions, mainly about how it would pertain to their particular health complaint.

There is only one serious side effect to consuming (no, you don't have to smoke it, although that is the usual method) mj... it's a possible weight gain. But from what I hear, the meds like Neurontin are even worse. Not all mj gives one "the munchies", most do. But you can counter-act that by keeping good healthy snacks at the ready. Have carrot sticks, broccoli celery and dip available in the fridge... don't wait to make it after you've taken your medicine. You will probably say "why bother?" and reach for a candy bar.. or call pizza hut, lol. :eek:

If you smoke it, alot of damage can be done. It is highly resinous and the smoke in general is worse that cigs. Cig smokes usually do worse as they smoke more often. Eating it is relatively safe.

I totally disagree with the statement that the smoke is worse than cigs. The fact that you smoke much less of it than you do cigs makes a huge difference too.

Also, smoked mj is an expectorant... it helped me cough up the nasty junk the cig smoking left behind! (It also doesn't cause cancer... maybe emphazema, but not cancers.) As the peeps in the rsd forum know, and I'm pretty sure this is true in other conditions... the active ingredient in expectorants is a major no-no. It can have some horrible reactions with other meds.

But instead of traditional smoking methods, a vaporizer is a much better way to consume your meds. There are others who can explain it much better than I... such as NORML. Here is a link: http://www.canorml.org/healthfacts/vaporizers.html

However, it is highly recommended that you eat it instead of drawing it into your lungs. There are many ways to do so, from salads to cookies/brownies. I was a moderator on a medical mj site, and one of my fav areas was the recipes section. I still know some of them if anyone cares to PM me.

I'm actually reading a book about nutrient for neuropathy. It talks about vitamin supplements and sometimes up to 4 times the amount to help aid. Of course check with your doc cause mine didn't sound to excited about that. I do feel gp know less about this type of treatment then a holisitc type of doc. I wanted a combo though of meds and supp and I know most holistic don't believe in meds as much. Also have you thought about acupuncture? Ok good luck.

What is the name of the book you're reading, daniella? I'd like to check it out.

In my younger days, we always used a water pipe, or bong as it's called. That seemed to be the best way, the least irritating if one has problems with respiratory irritants. Eating it...I tried brownies a couple of times but had difficulties getting past the taste. Was it something we did wrong? Of course way back then the level of THC, etc. in pot was nowhere near what it is today. So we had to probably use way more than one would have to today.

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Originally Posted by jarrett622 (Post 115136)

What is the name of the book you're reading, daniella? I'd like to check it out.

Nutrients for Neuropathy,Numb toes and aching soles:Coping with peripheral neuropathy, and Numb toes and other woes:More on peripheral neuropathy
I thought they offered some good info but I think some of the stuff they suggest really needs to be checked by the doc.

That's funny. On our website (my other half and I) there is a link to Amazon for this book. Guess it's a sign, huh?