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Princeton, IN

The past few days have been especially bad. Has anyone tried medisinal(not sure of spelling) pot? Im desperate right now and i just need something to help. TIA

February 15, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with medical marijuana and CBD oil for fibromyalgia relief, with several reporting daily use and meaningful... Read more

Members shared their experiences with medical marijuana and CBD oil for fibromyalgia relief, with several reporting daily use and meaningful pain reduction, though many emphasized the challenges of navigating strict pain management protocols, regular drug testing, and varying state laws that make accessing these options difficult or risky. Several members offered practical alternatives and coping strategies, including gentle movement like slow exercise biking or walking around the house, physical therapy, and finding compassionate doctors who treat chronic pain patients with dignity rather than suspicion. A recurring theme was the exhausting burden of managing fibromyalgia within a healthcare system that often treats patients like drug seekers, requiring pill counts, frequent appointments, and constant justification of legitimate pain.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Every day! It really does help.

February 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm in indiana. Nothing is legal:( my pain doctor treats me like a drug seeker as well. I considered looking for a doctor that supports legalizing Mary Jane but it's next to impossible here. My pain doc drug tests regularly. I can't go without my narcotics for other reasons besides my fibro. It doesn't seem to help the fibro but does help my back pain. Of course with all the new regulations with prescribing them it's really hard to find a doctor to give them that isn't a pain doctor. He is very strict. I get my pills counting often, drug tests, I'm require to see a therapist monthly, a physical therapist 2 times a week, and a dietian monthly. Its hard making it to all of those appointments when I have trouble walking down my steps. I just need some relief.

February 19, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My neuro surgeon is awesome. When I was getting injections before and after my fusions, they were wonderful. If you live near Cape Giardeau, MO, I recommend Dr Fonn. I have 7 levels fused together, 4 in my cervical and 3 in my lumbar. I just got out if my brave on January 13. Started physical therapy. They also straightened my schelosis more and I am learning to walk again. I welcome the pain because that means I can feel and therefore I have hope. Finding the right doctors is the key to living with Fibro.

February 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I know it isn't perfect, but until full legalization.... I just wish pain mgmt groups would treat patients with more respect. My sister-in-law has degenerative spinal issues and she gets treated like a criminal and a drug addict every time she is there.

February 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

The important part about legitimate sales of marijuana products is that they can be regulated and tested to ensure they contain only what's on the label and aren't a ripoff. Mall kiosks are really well known for lying about products, chances are what you bought did not contain any CBD or anything else, unfortunately. It's possible it does, but really, really unlikely.

February 16, 2016

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