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Greensboro, NC

I have a hard time with all the medication that has been given to me and sometimes I forget or I can't remember if I did take it so my question is has anyone tried medical marijuana for chronic pain nerve disorder

February 21, 2016
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Members shared diverse experiences with medical marijuana for chronic pain and fibromyalgia, with many reporting significant relief through... Read more

Members shared diverse experiences with medical marijuana for chronic pain and fibromyalgia, with many reporting significant relief through various forms including CBD oil, edibles, vaporizers, and pills, while others expressed concerns about smoking due to asthma or personal preferences. Several members highlighted specific products like Blue Jay Way CBD oil and low-dose naltrexone as alternatives, and many emphasized that CBD options without THC are legal in most places and don't produce a high while still offering pain relief. A recurring theme was frustration with traditional pain medications, the challenge of finding individualized treatment when doctors don't fully understand fibromyalgia, and the importance of exploring all options without judgment since each person's pain experience and response to treatment is unique.

A MyFibroTeam Member

yes , but it is only the eatables that i have tried ! as the DR. has said i do not need the t h c . so do what ever makes you pain free ! it is your pain so you do what ever it takes away the pain ! no judgement ! we all have to do what we have to do to get threw the painful days and night's ! always michele peace and love ,and joy i send you !

February 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I unfortunately, am not knowledgeable about medical marijuana. I personally have a two edge sword dilemma. I have herniated discs lumbar region. Diagnosed with FM about 7 months later (last year). Percocet 7.5mg has been my crutch. They say studies show that long term narcotics use is not helpful for FM, or in general for that matter. My response to that is everyone is different and responds to medications differently. Stop putting everyone's pain into a cookie cutter mold!! Assess the patient, thru trial and error, hopefully a plan of care care be individualized for that person needs. You don't need a degree for that. It's called common sense. Hope this helps someone♡♡♡

February 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@AlmaLeBronMedical Marijuana is legal out here (California). CBDs are considered to have a wider scope of potential medical applications than your average or medical THC. Most dispensaries have strains that are higher in CBDs and/or CBD oils. There is a pure CBD oil called Blue Jay Way by Absolute Extracts that works really well for pain. I hope that you find something to ease your pain and suffering. No one should have to live with pain....

February 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I haven't finished my profile yet but I saw this and thought I would let you know my story on Marijuana. I used to smoke when I was younger so when my symptoms got really bad in 2014 I started smoking again even though its illegal or it was in NY, I needed something to help me relax and all the meds were ok but not really hitting the mark. I was on Cymbalta, Meloxicam, tizanidine, Topamax Vicodin and Xanax, It wasn't enough. Well now that Im not working I smoke a little each day and I do feel a bit better. Although I do take all the same meds that I used to with the exception of tizanidine and Meloxicam. My new muscle relaxer is Baclofen. This works very well for the muscle spasms. My stomach cant hand the NSAIDS because I have acute gastritis again due to my GERD. Anyway, Im taking celebrex which is like candy to me. I may as well stop. I have arthritis and several herniated and bulging discs as well. I also have areas of spinal stenosis from my neck to my lumbar spine. so I still need the narcotics. But NY now has medical marijuana which is supposed to be better than what I smoke and I am really looking forward to trying it legally. By the way, FM is not my only problem but I believe it is the root of all of my other issues. I was just denied my SSD and now I have to file an appeal!! Anyway, I think anyone interested in trying the Medical Marijuana should do it. the worse thing that can happen is you will not like it or it will not help. YOU will not become addicted or flip out. But the chances of it helping you are far more than you know. Read up on the oils too. They are legal in all 50 state. Good Luck

February 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Brenda it's called Naltrexone it's and opiate blocker what you're taking is for nausea

February 25, 2016

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