After nearly 4 years of post- surgical pain following a 9 level spinal fusion I finally decided to try MM for the pain. I've never smoked anything before and my lungs were definitely unprepared. I coughed violently for hours after only a few puffs. Wasn't worth it. I also tried lozenges and tincture - nothing. Not even a "high."
Then recently I was in such pain I was willing to try again. This time it definitely helped but I was so stoned I was worthless. I had to go to bed to keep the word from tilting. Again, only a few puffs.
If you try, try it more than once. It was the 5th try before I got relief.

You can get MM in pill form; you might find that's better for you. Also my doctor warned me MM edibles are stronger than other forms of use. I tried a brownie, at first felt nothing...but then it hit me. Was very pricey but I wanted to try it once. I'm a sweet lover so maybe it's a good thing it costs too much cause that brownie was good tasting.

Also...I am still learning....different strains of marijuana give different results. Some are better suited to relieve pain or anxiety, energy, etc. I reallywish I knew about marijuana years ago when I used to suffer panic attacks. There wasn't a lot of help available years ago and the only option was hypnosis. That helped some but when I finally started on amitriptyline, that got me the relief I needed. I've been on that med for 30 years and thankful every day for the relief it gives me.

yes it does help just be responsible
especially if taking meds
never drink ANY ALCOHOL EVER
i need it for pain and nausea
be responsible
it should be given
to patients how could
benefit any relief in any
way

Amen!

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I've been a "medical marijuana" user for the past 10 months. Since I quite drinking, marijuana is an excellent stress reducer and I feel much better for you than alcohol. I find marijuana to not have any contraindication with the Effexor and Mirapex that I am taking.
Good luck and happy high.....

Have you experienced any MM and elicit interactions?

where do you get the pill and what is it called

Marinol is probably the best known. It is available by prescription only, and only for very specific conditions.

Sativex is a sublingual spray that has been approved in Canada, UK and others.

See: Pharmacologic THC and THC derivatives

Doc

I happy to hear is helps you
I however don't get that high that I
am aware of and have experienced it
Legal here in N.J. but in the manner it is
written for it to be difficult to obtain
It does help no doubt
All my doctors are informed
None have an issue rather
helpful sharing


Someone who cares

Just a hello
Hope your doing well
and enjoying life

Someone who cares

I know this is a kind of old thread, but I take Marinol! I use it off label for pain, seizures, and nausea. Prior to that I was on Cesamet, a synthetic cannabinoid that was taken off the market for some reason. Feel free to ask questions if anyone has any.

Preemptive answers to two questions that will probably come up: It's no where near as effective as eaten or smoked medical marijuana. It's available in a generic, so it's inexpensive.