Cannabis Oil for Chronic Pain

[rwsmith]

But it's a DANGEROUS, ADDICTIVE, NARCOTIC!!!

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

I know people that are a royal pain, but doubt this would work.

I have had a friend or two tell me to get a medical marijuana card first. Sounds good to me. When will I find the time?

My doctor prescribed Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel that works sometimes a bit

 

[Rustyt1953]

Without Norco, Ambien, Trazodone and the five fingered leaf I would be in far more discomfort than I presently am.

PPP.

 

[schutz5]

It seems to help some people. Try it!
Also try a TENS unit. Operates on a 9 volt battery. You will be impressed!

 

[venomballistics]

As I understand things at this time, we don't really have any accepted scientific data on the righteous herb of magical smoke. We do, however, have a lot of anecdotal evidence of it's potential benefits.
"anti inflammatory" seems to be a commonly reported trait, which may contribute to perceived pain relief. It may also contribute through it's relaxation promoting properties.
I hope to see it rescheduled to allow for some solid research into some of the claims surrounding the herbal magic.Till then, I'll judge no one ill for trying.

 

[venomballistics]

I wonder if CBD oil would be good for chronic knee pain. My wife has arthritis in her right knee and can barely walk sometimes. The doctor gave her a shot of cortisone in the knee and it helped, but only a couple of months.

Where would one purchase some CBD? I've heard there are scams, so I'm leery of ordering it online.

there are only two states that I'm aware of that don't have it OTC. you can get it at smoke shops or dispensaries most anywhere else.
As of right now, 39 states have legal provisions for the full spectrum of cannabis products, and 24 of those are recreational. odds are, you are just a few hours away from a wide open dispensary.
Yeah .... that seemed to happen out of nowhere.

 

[GnarlsR2]

Interesting information. I have never used marijuana or any derivative product, and have no intention of doing so, but I know several senior citizens who swear by CBD products (and quite a few who smoke dope regularly). I really have no strong opinions one way or the other.

Colorado was one of the first US states to legalize medical marijuana. We watched as dispensaries popped up everywhere, usually with "clinic days" for people to come in, be examined by a "screener" to document their claims of chronic pain (or whatever ailment that might work), and a doctor who signed off on new medical marijuana cards, all for only a hundred bucks or so and seldom taking more time than a coffee break. So called "caretakers" were permitted to grow and process a certain number of plants for each medical MJ "patient" served.

Next, Colorado voters passed a measure to legalize recreational marijuana. Anyone may grow in quantities deemed to be "for personal use". MJ is everywhere now, I can't drive down the street without seeing others toking dope, on foot or behind the wheel. Bars, clubs, and restaurants are overrun with dopers to a point that those of us who do not partake are openly shunned. Welfare rolls are maxed out by folks coming to Colorado for legal dope, public housing and subsidized housing has been totally unavailable for a couple of years now (and social service agencies have stopped even taking applications). The "homeless" population has exploded. Child welfare cases are through the roof. Property crimes are so ubiquitous that police no longer respond, taking most reports by phone.

Lighting up a tobacco cigarette in a public place will get you a $300 fine. Firing up a doobie in the same public place might get you a $100 fine, but only if someone complains and there is a cop nearby with nothing better to do. Driving under the influence of MJ is common, and both time consuming and expensive to prove, so largely ignored.

Meanwhile, state and local taxes on marijuana have both skyrocketed and become firm parts of budget planning. Taxes are now so high that folks tell me they can call unlicensed dealers and have their stuff delivered to their homes for much less than they would pay in a licensed outlet. Illegal grow operations continue to be busted, on public lands, in national forests, on farmers' crop lands, and in rental houses that end up trashed to a point of requiring demolition (not covered by the owners' insurance policies, illegal activity and all).

People love their dope, I understand that.

Some people love their dope so much they will lay out good money to buy CBD products (which I call dope-free dope).

Rant over.

Wow... sounds like a great place to live.

 

[jschmidt]

I took oxycodone for many years until I developed a tolerance. Now I use THC gummies and get almost as functional relief, though a little less pain relief.


CBD does nothing for me.
And here's a fun fact you won't hear at the pain doctor: If you stop taking opioids, after a while the tolerance problem goes away.

 

[Retired W4]

A former Navy SEAL talked about using Ibogain, derived from the African plant Iboga, to treat his opiate and alcohol addiction. After using it he woke up and stopped using oxycodone and alcohol.

Ibogaine Inspires New Treatments for Addiction and Depression

A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine is the blueprint for two new drug candidates that could treat addiction and depression.

www.ucsf.edu

Interesting stuff.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Problem is that under Federal law in the US this stuff is still illegal and testing positive or admitting use can have ramifications far beyond anyone's immediate thoughts.. I'm not gonna give legal advice on this on an internet forum, but anyone contemplating use of CBD which may or may not have THC in it should carefully research the ramifications of having this stuff show up in a drug test and how it could affect your individual life situation.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Problem is that under Federal law in the US this stuff is still illegal and testing positive or admitting use can have ramifications far beyond anyone's immediate thoughts.. I'm not gonna give legal advice on this on an internet forum, but anyone contemplating use of CBD which may or may not have THC in it should carefully research the ramifications of having this stuff show up in a drug test and how it could affect your individual life situation.

I have an MM card and a grower near me. All my doctors approve.

In my present condition if I had to use a firearm in my home to defend myself I could not care less what they find in my bloodstream.

It is quite the concoction.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I know a couple of bright people who swear by it for muscle and joint pain.

 

[BillBond]

I tried several brands and while it helped a little with the pain, they all gave me nasty heart burn.
So in the long run, the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.