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Members discussed the status of medical marijuana for fibromyalgia in New York, with clarification that while the state legalized medical... Read more

Members discussed the status of medical marijuana for fibromyalgia in New York, with clarification that while the state legalized medical cannabis in 2016, fibromyalgia was not initially listed as a qualifying condition, though chronic pain and muscle spasms generally qualified. Several members shared positive personal experiences with cannabis for fibromyalgia symptoms, describing significant pain relief that allowed them to reduce other medications or become more functional after being bedridden. A recurring theme was frustration with the certification process and costs, alongside hope that cannabis could offer relief when traditional pain medications were insufficient or taken away.