oh I forgot to add. It has been very good for the ms hug each time. No more baclofen.

I will keep this up for another 10 days before eliminating another pharmaceutical. If it proves that I do not need chemicals, I would prefer MMJ.

As long as I am not impaired mentally and it helps physically, seems like a good treatment for MS symptoms.

And if I can do it quickly by vaping or deliciously with a brownie, it will be good for my lifestyle.

And if it is a mood changer in a positive way? not a minus. DH and I love a good glass of red wine. I like a fruity margarita or a coffee and kahlua every once in a while. Alcohol is not a gateway drug for me.

Cyn, Good Luck with this new venture. I am amazed at the posts! This is all new to me.

I have been using the vaporizer for eleven days.

I take two draws around 6PM and another two draws as I am getting ready for bed around 10:30PM.

During the day, the MS hug is bearable. Nighttime, just sitting, the hug, the jerks and the pain are helped by cannabis. It will be interesting to try various strains to see what effect each has on my symptoms.

It kinds reminds me of trying different teas, black tea, raspberry tea, green tea. It is really the same mentality.

I am no longer afraid of an overstone. Once I wrapped my head around the fact that no one has died from too much, it was easy to medicate without fear. And using a vaporizer for consecutive days also gives me confidence.

It is the same kind of thing that I get from prescription drugs in terms of side effects. Initially, I think I feel a change. It is not this big mind blowing over the top effect.

I was given a surprise of a bunch of special brownies and a tub of cannabutter. The brownies do not taste very good. Not really chocolate and not really MJ. The results are harder to detect because I do not eat a brownie on an empty stomach so the time factor is an issue. Then there is a bed sleeping issue too where maybe the strongest effects is only in my dreams.

"It is the same kind of thing that I get from prescription drugs in terms of side effects. Initially, I think I feel a change. It is not this big mind blowing over the top effect."


I'm glad you posted an update. What do you mean about the side effects? Are you referring to the morning after, or after medicating?

I was talking about the side effects of various medications I have tried in terms of symptoms for MS.

side effect(s) of:

Baclofen - muscle weakness, stiffness
Aminopiridine - constipation
Neurontin/Gabapenten - weight gain

I am sure there are more possible side effects for the above pharmaceutical medicines.

With all of the medications I referenced, when asked if they make a difference all I can say is, "I think it is making a difference. I am conservative with the cannabis. If I think I feel something, I do not draw another breath from the tube.

I have backed off of two, baclofen and gabapentin. I am substituting MMJ in place of baclofen and I am going to see about taking out more prescription drugs.

The less I pay to Big Pharma, the better I like it. I like the idea of medicating with a plant rather than a chemical.

But MMJ has a certain amount of side effect...depends on when/how I use cannabis. Using the vaporizer, the effect is more immediate. I can feel a difference. An indescribable "high" that helps with the spasms but does not make me a blithering idiot. That state of being does not last (approximately 20 minutes. DH and I can carry on conversations and although he is funny, he is NOT THAT FUNNY so I do not laugh manically) and although I am still aware of THC in my system, everything is "normal."

At bedtime, it is a relaxing thing. I take Ambien for sleep aid. Maybe MMJ can be the substitute. I just do not want to eliminate all my drugs all at once. There is no hurry.

I was given Turkish Delight and Blackberry Kush. A couple buds of each. Funny thing is that the benefactor did not ask the grower which was which and even though the grower did respond saying Turkish Delight is darker, both look the same.

The director at the cancer clinic had encouraged edibles, the digestive process allows the THC to last in the nervous system longer.

Cindy, your progress reports and information are very very helpfull. Thanks.

Oh would I love to be able to try this! I'm so glad it's helping some of you .

I had know idea about the differences in marijuana strains. Besides the MS, I have major problems with IBS. It seems like this would help me a great deal.


Thanks for all of the info .