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St. John's, NL

I have zero knowledge or experience with marijuana. Its now legal here and easy to get so I have to say I am more than curious if it can help me. I have chronic back pain with severe muscle spasms and joint pain. I have been off work for 5 months now due to my pain. Does anyone have any advice? What method of using is best? Any strain in particular help? CBD to THC ratios? Does it help anyone here?
Thanks

October 17, 2018
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Members overwhelmingly shared positive experiences using medical marijuana and CBD products for chronic pain, with many reporting that... Read more

Members overwhelmingly shared positive experiences using medical marijuana and CBD products for chronic pain, with many reporting that cannabis has replaced or reduced their need for opioids while providing relief from muscle spasms, joint pain, and sleep issues. Several members recommended starting with low doses of edibles, topical creams, or CBD oils, with many noting that indica strains work best for pain and that products using the whole plant are more effective than hemp-derived options. A recurring theme was frustration with states where medical marijuana remains illegal, forcing members to choose between pain relief and access to prescription medications due to drug testing requirements, while dangerous opioids like fentanyl remain the only legal option.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I've also had great help with marijuana salve. It doesn't make you high and you can put it at key points like knees, hips and shoulders. It does go into the blood stream and takes the pain away all over.

October 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been on medical marijuana for about 7 months. It has really helped my all over achiness and the stabbing pains I was getting have stopped. It even lessens my hip pain. I take baked Bros 300 mg syrup. 1/3 teaspoon at night. I have also on bad days taken 1/3 teaspoon every 4 hours like you would an aspirin. It does help the pain a lot. Definitely recommend it.

October 17, 2018 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I think you are a little confused about hemp and CBD. They both come from the hemp plant. The difference is the part of the plant and whether it has THC in it. Here is a link on the internet that explains it.

http://www.chronictherapy.co/hemp-oil-vs-cbd-oi...

October 18, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's medical legal.in ok now butt I do smoke every now and then and do the cbd oils and creams and get relief from.both.

October 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I’ve been using medicinal marijuana for couple of yrs now for pain. It’s taken place of codiene. I use cbs oil & dry & use daily. On really bad days I will also take a painkiller with no interactions . Highly recommend

October 17, 2018

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